Lord Corlys Velaryon, known as the Sea Snake, is the head of House Velaryon, Lord of the Tides and Master of Driftmark, and a central character of House of the Dragon. Renowned as the greatest seafarer of his age, his nine legendary voyages made his house the richest in Westeros.
Husband of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen and a powerful figure on the Small Council, Corlys allies his fleet with Rhaenyra's Blacks and serves as her Hand of the Queen during the Dance of the Dragons. He is depicted as proud, ambitious, and devoted to the standing of his house. This overview summarizes his character; see the Timeline for a chronological account of his arc.
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