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Alicent Hightower: A History of Power and Influence
Early Life and Family
Alicent Hightower is the daughter of Ser Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King. She is from a powerful and influential house that has a long history with the Targaryen rulers. Alicent has a number of brothers, the eldest of whom is Ser Gwayne Hightower.
Queen of Westeros
Alicent married King Viserys I Targaryen and became Queen of Westeros. She had several children with the king, including Aegon II Targaryen, who would later become king.
Alicent's Power and Influence
Alicent is a shrewd and ambitious woman. She has a strong influence over her husband, the king, and she uses her power to advance her own family's interests. Alicent is also a skilled manipulator, and she is able to get people to do what she wants without them even realizing it.
The Dance of the Dragons
Alicent's power and influence eventually led to the Dance of the Dragons, a civil war that tore apart the Targaryen dynasty. Alicent supported her son Aegon's claim to the throne, while her former friend Rhaenyra Targaryen, the king's designated heir, fought against him. The war was long and bloody, and it resulted in the deaths of many of the Targaryen family, including Alicent herself.
Legacy
Alicent Hightower is a complex and controversial figure. She was a powerful and influential woman, but she also made many mistakes that ultimately led to her downfall. Her story is a reminder that power can be a dangerous thing.
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