Who is Sea Snake in House of the Dragon? Why is Corlys Velaryon called the Sea Snake? Is Corlys a Targaryen?
Lord Corlys is one of the most prominent figures in the Dance of the Dragon.
Married to Rhaenys Targaryen, aka The Queen that never was, Corlys Velaryon is the Lord of the Tides, Master of Driftmark and the Head of Velaryon.
One of the questions the fans will obviously have on their mind is: Who is Sea Snake in House of the Dragon? Why is Corlys Velaryon called the Sea Snake? Is Corlys a Targaryen?
Who is Sea Snake in House of the Dragon? Why is Corlys Velaryon called the Sea Snake? Is Corlys a Targaryen? (Image Credit: HBO MAX)Why is Corlys Velaryon called the Sea Snake?
Lord Corlys Velaryon is called Sea Snake because he made many great voyages across Westeros with his Ship Sea Snake.
His ship, Sea Snake, made him the most eminent explorer through his numerous voyages on the east of Westeros.
These voyages were the reason why he acquired great wealth.
He began calling himself the Sea Snake to celebrate his ship and pay his tribute to the ship by which he acquired all the wealth.
During his last journey, Lord Corlys Velaryon loaded his ship with innumerable gold, spices, and silks.
He also bought 20 different ships, all of which he bought back to Westeros.
It is believed his wealth was so immense after the nine great voyages he built the High Tide with just a fraction of the money acquired from there.
Why is Corlys Velaryon called the Sea Snake? (Image Credit: HBO MAX)So as he acquired most of his wealth from the great voyages with the help of his ship Sea Snake, he was nicknamed “Sea Snake.”
Corlys will play a critical role during the Dance of the Dragons as he will be one of the strongest allies of Queen Rhaenyra.
Lord Corlys will also survive after the Dance of the Dragons, even after the death of Aegon II and until King Aegon III claims the throne.
He will be the Regent for King Aegon III, who was underage after King Aegon II’s death; hence, Lord Corlys ruled on his behalf.
Who is Sea Snake in House of the Dragon?
Lord Corlys Velaryon is known as Sea Snake in the House of the Dragon.
He got this nickname from his ship Sea Snake, as during his younger years, he went on many expeditions across Westeros with the help of his ship and acquired great wealth. Hence he was named Sea Snake.
Lord Corlys Velaryon is the Master of Driftmark, The Head of Driftwood Throne, The Head of House Velaryon, and The Lord of the Tides.
Is Corlys a Targaryen? (Image Credit: HBO MAX)Is Corlys a Targaryen?
No, Lord Corlys Velaryon is not a Targaryen; he belongs to House Velaryon, one of the strongest houses in Westeros.
The enormous wealth Lord Corlys Velaryon got after his nine great voyages, he bought many ships, and soon he came to know as “The Master of Ships.”
Corlys, when he became the head of House Velaryon, was married to Rhaenys Targaryen, aka The Queen that never was, and the cousin of Viserys I Targaryen.
Both of them had two children, Laena and Laenor. Both of them were later on married to Daemon Targaryen and Rhaenyra Targaryen.
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