Who Is Cregan Stark In House Of The Dragon And Why Is He Important?

Exploring Cregan Stark, the Lord of Winterfell from House of the Dragon episode 10 and his role during the Dance of the Dragons.

By Chandraboli Majumdar
October 24,2022
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House of the Dragon episode 10 showed Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen and Prince Daemon planning for the upcoming Dance of the Dragons. While Daemon along with the rest of the Lords and Knights around the painted table wanted to start a war, Rhaenyra showed restraint. She refused to storm King’s Landing with her dragons and warriors. This was of course due to her knowledge of the Song of Ice and Fire. Rhaenyra knew she had to keep Westeros united and continue her father’s legacy of peace. However, she was not naïve. The Queen decided to gather her allies. So she sent her sons Jacaerys and Lucerys as messengers of the Queen to gain important allies such as House Arryn, House Baratheon and House Stark. Jacaerys went as a messenger to Cregan Stark in the North. So let us explore what role Cregan Stark will play during the Targaryen Civil War.

Cregan Stark in House of the Dragon

Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen sends Lucerys and Jacaerys Velaryon as messengers in House of the Dragon episode 10
Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen sends Lucerys and Jacaerys Velaryon as messengers in House of the Dragon episode 10

In House of the Dragon episode 10, Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen talks about Cregan Stark who is the Lord of Winterfell. Rhaenyra told her son Jacaerys Velaryon that he would get along well with Cregan Stark. The Blacks were in need of strong allies such as House Arryn and House Stark. So it was the duty of Jacaerys as the messenger of the Queen to gain Cregan Stark’s friendship. Additionally, Rhaenyra mentioned that Cregan Stark was pretty young and would thus enjoy the company of Jacaerys as they were of similar age.

Who is Cregan Stark?

Jacaerys Velaryon wins over the alliance of Cregan Stark
Jacaerys Velaryon wins over the alliance of Cregan Stark

Cregan Stark was the Lord of Winterfell during the Dance of the Dragons. He was the eldest son of Rickon Stark and had a younger brother. However, unfortunately, his younger brother had perished in 119 AC. When Jacaerys ended up in Winterfell and gave Cregan Stark the Queen’s message, the two of them became fast friends. In fact, Jacaerys reminded Cregan Stark of his late younger brother. The two spent their time hunting, drinking and training. They formed a life long bond of brotherhood. And that’s how Jacaerys Velaryon won over the alliance of House Stark. Additionally, they struck an agreement called the Pact of Ice and Fire. According to their pact, the firstborn daughter of Jacaerys Velaryon would be married to the son of Cregan Stark, Rickon Stark.

What role will he play during the Dance of the Dragons

Cregan Stark plays an important role during the Dance of the Dragons
Cregan Stark plays an important role during the Dance of the Dragons

Not only will he and the rest of House Stark play an important role during the Dance of the Dragons but the alliance between the two will continue even when Aegon III will sit on the Iron Throne. During the Dance of the Dragons House Stark sends armies consisting of thousands of men. These warriors were known as the Northmen. Another group of soldiers called the Winter Wolves fought for the Blacks in the very important riverlands. Additionally, armies called the White Harbor Men were sent by sea to the aid of Rhaenyra. Even after Rhaenyra was killed by Aegon and his dragon Sunfyre, Cregan remained loyal to the Blacks and sent thousands of men.

In fact, Cregan Stark wanted to take on some of the toughest allies of the Greens and march Casterly Rock, Storm’s End and Oldtown. He even held those accountable who poisoned Aegon II Targaryen since he believed that monarchs deserve to die in battle and not by poison. Due to his fierce loyalty and his sense of justice he was made the Hand of the King to Aegon III Targaryen. He outlasted most of the Blacks but his loyalty never wavered even when Lord Corlys had betrayed them. So House of the Dragon fans better get ready to see a whole lot of Cregan Stark in the next season.