: Lord Commander Harrold Westerling resigns in protest rather than carry out Otto’s order to assassinate Rhaenyra and her family. Ser Erryk Cargyll also defects, eventually helping Princess Rhaenys escape the Red Keep. The Search for Aegon
Season 1, Episode 9, titled "The Green Council," depicts the immediate aftermath of King Viserys I's death and the High Towers' subsequent coup to crown Prince Aegon as the new king. The "Green Council" Coup House.of.the.Dragon.S01E09.720p.WEB-DL.HINDI.DU...
'House of the Dragon' Season 1, Episode 9 Recap "Wait, What?" : Lord Commander Harrold Westerling resigns in protest
: Otto Hightower and the Small Council reveal they have long-laid plans to usurp the throne. During the meeting, Ser Criston Cole kills Lord Lyman Beesbury for protesting the treasonous shift in succession. The "Green Council" Coup 'House of the Dragon'
: Queen Alicent misinterprets Viserys's final words about "Aegon the Conqueror" as a dying wish for their son, Prince Aegon, to succeed him instead of his chosen heir, Princess Rhaenyra.
: Arryk and Erryk Cargyll are sent to find Aegon and bring him directly to the Hand.