Resembling Tywin Lannister from Game of Thrones in many ways, Otto Hightower is a man who respects his last name and wants to make sure his loved ones always prevail. Since we don’t see the Hightowers in Game of Thrones, we can assume the whole house dies by the time we reach the events of Robert’s rebellion against the Mad King. However, it is worth noting the power this family holds to this day, which may be around 126 AC (after the conquest).
Otto Hightower was the hand of King Viserys before his death in episode eight, and his daughter Alicent Hightower is Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. This means that practically speaking, Otto Hightower is the most powerful man in Westeros.
What will Aemond’s Dragon Vhagar be used for?
Vhagar
With his grandson Aemond Targaryen having the largest dragon in the world, Otto Hightower finds himself in a very comfortable position to secure his power in the capital. Vhagar, Rhaena Velaryon’s dragon before he burned her to death, is the greatest dragon in the Seven Kingdoms, making Aemond feared among his rivals.
On the other side, Daemon has taken three dragon eggs belonging to Syrax, Rhaenyra’s dragon, and these eggs can hatch. We know that Rhaenyra and Daemon have dragons, and Jacaerys Velaryon, son of Rhaenyra, also rides the dragon Vermax. So, of course, one side has a lot more dragons than the other. However, this is seen quite dramatically when Otto Hightower tells his daughter Alicent that Aemond was right that the price he paid for Vhagar (his left eye) was more than worth it. This could mean that Vhagar will play a major role, and Otto couldn’t be happier that Aemond has him on his side.
Which houses will be on Otto’s side?
As long as the people of Westeros believe that Aegon, son of Alicent, is the true heir to the throne, Otto Hightower can put all the houses on his side, even some of the Velaryon and Targaryen they haven’t mentioned. in the series again. The wealthiest house, House Lannister, has always been friends with the crown and will continue to do so no matter who is placed on the Iron Throne. No one would even consider Rhaenyra the heiress as she is female, and King Viserys had a natural son with Alicent Hightower. It just adds to the power Otto Hightower will have now that King Viserys is dead.
But what does Otto want?
Otto Hightower Temporarily Sits on the Throne in House of the Dragon Episode 8 Preview
He looks like a man who would love to have things under control, and with his grandson on the throne and his daughter as queen regent, Otto Hightower has all the control he could want.
After Viserys removed Otto’s Hand of the King insignia, he was shown riding off when Alicent stopped him. Then Otto Hightower submits his project to his daughter to place his grandson Aegon Targaryen on the throne. But is that all he wants? It would be exhilarating to see what is brewing in Otto Hightower’s mind unfold.
