The Witchy Ways of Westeros: Unpacking Alys Rivers' Mysterious Past The latest installment of House of the Dragon has left fans reeling with Gayle Rankin's nuanced portrayal of Alys Rivers.
Her character is a complex exploration of power and identity in a world where family ties are treacherous.
Alys is no ordinary witch, thanks to her mysterious knowledge and age – which Rankin suggests could be as much as 400 years old.