Alicent Hightower: A Life of Tragedy

From Royal Consort to Grieving Widow

The life of Alicent Hightower, the second wife of King Viserys I Targaryen, was marked by both triumph and tragedy. Daughter of Ser Otto Hightower, Alicent rose to prominence as the queen consort of Westeros, only to witness the downfall of her house and the untimely deaths of her loved ones.

A Queen's Ascension and Descent

Alicent's marriage to Viserys I secured her place at the heart of the royal court. However, her ambition for her children and her rivalry with her stepdaughter, Rhaenyra, plunged the realm into the Dance of Dragons, a devastating civil war that tore Westeros apart.

The Dance of Dragons and Its Aftermath

During the war, Alicent lost several of her children in the fighting. The deaths of her beloved sons, Aegon II and Aemond, along with the loss of her grip on the throne, brought profound grief upon her.

A Lonely End

After Viserys's death and the conclusion of the war, Alicent retreated to a tower, where she spent her remaining days in mourning. The cold embrace of the winter fever claimed her life two years later, leaving behind a legacy of tragedy and heartache.