Ormund Hightower is becoming a key player in 'House of the Dragon.' Here's how he dies in the book.
The article details the character arc and eventual fate of Ormund Hightower in the 'House of the Dragon' series, drawing comparisons between the show and the source material 'Fire & Blood'. It provides context on his role in the ongoing war of succession.
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James Norton as Ormund Hightower in "House of the Dragon" season three. Theo Whiteman/HBO Lord Ormund Hightower becomes a key player in "House of the Dragon" season three. Portrayed by James Norton, the character is Alicent's cousin and commander of the Hightower army. Here's a rundown of what happens to Ormund in the book, "Fire & Blood." Warning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season three, episode four, and the book "Fire & Blood." There are plenty of Targaryens vying for power in " House of the Dragon ," but the silver-haired dragonlords are not the only threats in Westeros. HBO's tentpole "Game of Thrones" prequel depicts the Dance of the Dragons, which finds Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) pitted against her half-brother, Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney), in a brutal war of succession.
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