House of the Dragon Corlys Velaryon

Corlys Velaryon, known as the Sea Snake, is one of the most seasoned and ambitious characters in House of the Dragon, commanding respect as the head of House Velaryon and Lord of the Tides. A legendary seafarer whose nine great voyages built the wealth and power of his house, Corlys is both a master navigator and a shrewd political player. His vast fleet and immense fortune make House Velaryon a cornerstone of the realm’s naval might, rivaling even House Targaryen in influence. Proud of his Valyrian blood and legacy, he tirelessly seeks to elevate his family’s status—often placing them at the heart of the realm’s most dangerous conflicts. Beneath his composed exterior lies a fiercely protective patriarch willing to challenge kings for the sake of his lineage. Corlys walks the line between loyalty and ambition with the precision of a man who’s weathered many storms.

Corlys is calculating, regal, and deeply loyal to his bloodline. He commands the seas with unmatched experience. His ambitions are bold but never reckless. He is a kingmaker behind the scenes. His grief is deep, his pride deeper. Corlys Velaryon is the tide that shapes the course of power in Westeros.