Viserys Targaryen is the fifth king of the Targaryen Dynasty and is an heir of King Aerys II Targaryen. Prince Viserys was born in King’s Landing in 276 AC. He is King Aerys II Targaryen and Queen Rahella’s first child to survive in the seventeen years after the birth of his elder brother Rhaegar. During his childhood, the King’s guard always protected him and his mother was forbidden to stay alone with him. His father suffered from paranoia and that made him fear for Viserys’ life. He burned down every gift that was sent for his son Viserys and his food was always tasted to check for poison. 

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Viserys has classical Valyrian features like pale skin, silver-blond hair, and pale eyes. He always wears dresses of silk and wool and keeps a sachet in the sleeve of his tunic to sniff. He carries a borrowed sword like that of a king. Ten years of exile has also made him a tough man. 

Viserys was a young boy when he fled with his mother to the fortified island of Dragonstone. He was declared the king after his father and elder brother died in the battle of Trident. 

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Viserys’ relationship with his sister Daenerys was initially very warm but later he began treating her abusively and accused her of the death of their mother. 

Viserys is considered to be a cruel, weak, frightened, impatient and greedy man. He is violent and abusive with most people. Viserys has a special inclination towards dragons, and he hates horse meat and fermented mare’s milk. Viserys believes in keeping his bloodline pure. 

Harry Charles Salusbury Lloyd, an English actor plays the role of Viserys Targaryen in the upcoming series House of the Dragon that will stream on HBO Max from August 21, 2022.