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Why Is Lord Corlys Called the Sea Snake in House of the Dragon? Explained

A guide that explains why Lord Corlys is called the Sea Snake in House of the Dragon.
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Published: Oct 11, 2022 11:37 am

House of the Dragon features a plethora of interesting characters with equally rich backgrounds, from the Targaryens to the Hightowers. Many of the intriguing nicknames uttered in the show call back to a particular moment in Westerosi history or achievement, such as Lord Corlys being dubbed the “Sea Snake.” What’s the story behind that name? Why is Lord Corlys called the Sea Snake in House of the Dragon?

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Why Is Lord Corlys Called the Sea Snake in House of the Dragon? Explained

The nickname Sea Snake was taken from Lord Corlys’ ship of the same name in House of the Dragon. He captained the Sea Snake during the Nine Voyages. He is among the most skilled seafarers in House of the Dragon, leading voyages across the sea before he was even 10.

The most famous of Corlys’ exploits are the Nine Voyages, each voyage making him richer than the last. In fact, by the end of the Nine Voyages, the Lannisters, Targaryens, nor Hightowers could match House Velaryon in wealth.

His adventures are so great that HBO is even developing a new spinoff series featuring Lord Corlys and his exploits during the Nine Voyages. It would feature exotic places that haven’t been seen in House of the Dragon or Game of Thrones, such as Yi-Ti.

So, that’s why Lord Corlys is called the Sea Snake in House of the Dragon; he’s been all over the world on all sorts of adventures. For more guides and questions on House of the Dragon, decide for yourself if Viserys thinks he’s speaking to Rhaenyra or what Aegon’s dream is.

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Brady is a Freelance Writer at Twinfinite. Though he's been at the site for only a year, Brady has been covering video games, and the industry itself, for the past three years. He focuses on new releases, Diablo 4, Roblox, and every RPG he can get his hands on. When Brady isn't focused on gaming, he's toiling away on another short story.
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