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The finale of House of the Dragon season 2 has sparked much interest and speculation after a strange figure was spotted in the episode. The moment occurs when Alys Rivers takes Daemon Targaryen to a magical weirwood tree with the wish that he could see his fate.
Just before Daemon touches the tree, a strange-looking creature appears for a blink-and-miss moment. As per the A Song of Ice and Fire lore, this creature is likely to be a “green man”. That short powerful moment strikes George R.R. Martin's deeper lore within A Song of Ice and Fire.
Probably this green man is related to the ancient and mystic Isle of Faces in the God's Eye lake, deeply connected with Westeros' history. The appearance of the green man at Harrenhal foreshadows Daemon Targaryen's connection with the ancient magic of the Isle of Faces.
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It could indicate that this meeting may be of key importance to Daemon's visions and consequent actions during the Dance of the Dragons.
The Green Men and their role in Westeros' history
The green men are specifically tied to the Isle of Faces, a sacred island located in middle of the God's Eye Lake. This island is central to the history of the First Men and Children of the Forest.
A peace pact between the two groups was enforced in the Isle of Faces, ending the long wars. The green men were then created by the Children of Forest as guardians of Isle of Faces, preventing outsiders from entering its vicinity.
Interestingly Harrenhal, where Daemon sought the weirwood tree in House of the Dragon season 2, is located on the northern shore of the Gods Eye Lake.
Due to the secrecy surrounding the island and the lack of contact with green men, little is known about them. Some legends hint that the green men have magical powers. As per folklore shared by Old Nan, green men have antlers and ride on elks.
The connection between Daemon Targaryen and Green Man in House of the Dragon Season 2
Daemon's encounter with the Green Man at Harrenhal in House of the Dragon season 2 feels more than just a mystical occurrence. It seems to underline deeper ties between his character and the ancient forces playing out in Westeros.
The apparition of the green man sparks the possibility that Daemon’s fate of dying after the Battle Above the God’s Eye might not be sealed as seen in the visions.
While these are just theories, the House of the Dragon season 2 finale cements an open playing field for further character development of Daemon and old magic within the world of Westeros.
It will be interesting to see how the Green Men and Daemon Targaryen integrate into the complex and magical world created by George R.R. Martin.
Theories on Daemon's fate and the Green Man's role
The sighting of the Green Man at Harrenhal in House of the Dragon season 2 finale has given rise to different theories regarding Daemon Targaryen's fate. Fire & Blood records his death in the Battle Above the God's Eye, although his body was never found, hence a theory that he might have survived.
According to fans' theories, the green man could have something to do with Daemon's survival, either tending to him after the battle or during or providing him sanctuary on the Isle of Faces.
One theory is that Daemon's relation to the green man and the weirwood trees may signify a greater purpose, possibly aligning him with the old gods or featuring some major transformation in the role he's going to play within Westeros' mystical landscape.
Although these ideas are still speculative, the House of the Dragon season 2 finale sets the stage for further exploration of Daemon's character and the ancient magic that drives the world of Westeros.
It's in the final thickening of the plot in the House of the Dragon season 2 finale that sees Daemon Targaryen associated with the green man who has antlers, incorporating mystery into his storyline by drawing a connection to ancient and mystical Westerosian lore.
As a guardian, the green man on the Isle of Faces was associated with the old gods and with the mighty magic which once founded the realm. As it progresses, the role of the green man and his relation to Daemon's fate is likely to be developed further, giving insight into a complex, magical world George R.R. Martin has made.
