Alicent Hightower

House Hightower: The Lannisters of House of the Dragon

Alicent Hightower

Alicent Hightower was a member of House Hightower who became the second wife to King Viserys I Targaryen. She was the daughter of Ser Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King.

Through her marriage to King Viserys I, Alicent had four children: Aegon, Helaena, Aemond, and Daeron. Although Rhaenyra was her husband's heir, Alicent and her children were ambitious and sought to claim the Iron Throne for themselves.

House Hightower

House Hightower is a noble house from the Reach. They are known for their wealth, power, and influence. The head of House Hightower is the Lord of Hightower, who is also the Lord Paramount of the Reach.

The Hightowers are a proud and ambitious family. They have a long history of serving as advisors to the Targaryen kings. They are also known for their close ties to the Faith of the Seven.

The Lannisters of House of the Dragon

The Hightowers have been compared to the Lannisters of House of the Dragon. Both families are wealthy, powerful, and ambitious. They are also both known for their ruthlessness and their willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.

However, there are also some key differences between the two families. The Hightowers are more religious than the Lannisters. They are also more politically savvy. The Lannisters, on the other hand, are more ruthless and ambitious.