Vaemond Velaryon

Ser Vaemond Velaryon is a minor character in the novel series and a major antagonist in the television adaptation .
He was portrayed by .
==Biography==
Vaemond, a participant in the War for the Stepstones, seeks reinforcements from King Viserys I Targaryen without informing other commanders after three years of conflict. Despite doubts about using Daemon Targaryen as bait during the siege of Bloodstone, Vaemond reluctantly joins the plan, which ultimately proves successful.
Vaemond leads the funeral procession for Laena Velaryon on Driftmark, delivering a eulogy in High Valyrian. In his speech, Vaemond subtly questions the purity of Velaryon blood, pointedly glancing at Jacaerys and Lucerys Velaryon, the supposed children of Laenor, who do not resemble the Velaryon lineage. 
Following Corlys's injury in the Stepstones, Vaemond becomes more determined to prevent Lucerys Velaryon from inheriting Driftmark. Despite Corlys naming Lucerys as his heir, Vaemond, warned by Rhaenys, travels to King's Landing to plead his case before the king. Once at the Red Keep, Vaemond gains support from Otto and Alicent Hightower, who, driven by their hostility towards Rhaenyra, endorse his claim to be the heir instead of Lucerys.
In the Great Hall, during an audience led by Otto Hightower on the Iron Throne due to King Viserys' sickness, Vaemond argues that he, as a true Velaryon and the closest kin to Corlys, should inherit, casting doubt on Rhaenyra's sons. Before Rhaenyra can respond, King Viserys unexpectedly enters, taking control of the situation. Frustrated and realizing he can't sway the king, Vaemond becomes aggressive, exposing the paternity of Rhaenyra's children and calling her a "whore." This act is deemed treason, and Viserys threatens severe punishment. Before any action is taken, Daemon intervenes, killing Vaemond from behind.
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