House of the Dragon
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Summary
House of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 4 saw the Dance of Dragons begin with Vhagar claiming yet another victim , though one with a enshroud tragedy behind it . For the most part , thedragons ofHouse of the Dragonhave been brood over the show ’s story since it began . The reptilian companions have appeared more than they did inGame of Thrones , and have essentially been the subject of the brewing warfare ; if flying lizard get necessitate , millions will exit and destruction is inevitable .
InHouse of the Dragonseason 2 episode 4 ’s close , this became clearer than ever . This episode saw the Battle at Rook ’s Rest blow up the Dance of Dragons into fiery lifetime , with several penis ofHouse of the Dragon ’s cast of charactersinvolved . Criston Cole led the assault and planned an ambush that would result in Aemond Targaryen and his flying dragon Vhagar lurk whomever Rhaenyra sent to defend the palace . The surprise involvement of King Aegon aboard Sunfyre resulted in Vhagar , Westeros ' largest flying dragon , have untold carnage , with one of her victim hinge around a hidden , tragic backstory .
Between Game of Thrones , House of the Dragon , and the lore from George R.R. Martin ’s books , these dragons stand out as the grownup to roam Westeros .
Vhagar Kills Her Former Rider’s Mother & Dragon
Vhagar’s Two Victims Had Familial Ties To The Dragon
The Battle at Rook ’s Rest inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , instalment 4 resulted in thedeaths of Rhaenys Targaryen and Meleys , her loyal tartar . Rhaenys and Meleys were send to aid the garrison of Rook ’s residuum from Cole ’s attack , unaware that Vhagar , Aemond , Sunfyre , and Aegon would also be present . After a valorous travail , Vhagar ambush Meleys and kill her , send the dragon falling to its last with Rhaenys aboard , stop the spirit of the poove Who Never Was .
Vhagar ’s attack would likely have been a horrible betrayal , as it is unmortgaged tartar are more emotionally intelligent than every other beast in Westeros …
Although the deaths of Meleys and Rhaenys are tragic enough in their own right wing , their connections to Vhagar make them even more grievous . Before Aemond , Vhagar was ride by Laena Velaryon , Rhaenys ' daughter . This means thatMeleys and Vhagar would have spent a mass of time together on Driftmarkwhere House Velaryon is locate . To Meleys , Vhagar ’s attack would likely have been a ugly perfidy , as it is vindicated dragons are more emotionally reasoning than every other animate being in Westeros .
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Vhagar & Meleys Have An Even Stronger Connection In Targaryen History
The Targaryen Lineage Makes Vhagar’s Betrayal Of Meleys Even Worse
If the chronicle between Vhagar and Meleys linked to Laena and Rhaenys was not enough , their history before that makes their struggle inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 even more atrocious . Before being unite to Laena , Vhagar was ridden by Baelon Targaryen , the father of Viserys and Daemon . Meleys also had another rider before Rhaenys : Alyssa Targaryen , Baelon ’s babe - married woman . This makes the historic connection between Vhagar and Meleys even stronger , as Baelon and Alyssa reportedly had a strong marriage .
InFire and Blood , the prequel to theA Song of Ice and Firebook serieson whichHouse of the Dragonis based , Baelon is described as being incredibly faithful to his wife . Even later in life , after Alyssa ’s death , Baelon rejected advances from other women . This proves how strong their relationship was , and thus , how much clip their flying dragon in all probability spent around each other . With other dragons have similar connector , House of the Dragon ’s future episode may be increasingly tragic as the Targaryen Civil War grows in grimness .
The Dragons' Connections Add Another Layer To House Of The Dragon’s Targaryen Tragedies
The Human Targaryens Are Not The Only Family Members Fighting To The Death
As evident by Meleys and Vhagar ’s connexion , House of the Dragon ’s Dance of Dragons goes deeper than the human tragedies on exhibit . The Targaryen Civil War is often considered the beginning of the end of House Targaryen , as it determine the eventual extinction of the dragons and the weakening of the House . Naturally , House of the Dragonadequately displays these calamity ; brother , baby , cousins , daughters , Word , aunt , uncle , nephews , and nieces are all ruthlessly kill each other in a grasp for power that will only worsen inHouse of the Dragon ’s future episode .
House Of The Dragon Season 2 ’s Remaining episode
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5
July 14
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6
July 21
7
July 28
8
August 4
This is the elementary focus ofHouse of the Dragon , but the connexion between the dragons add another level to the disastrous tragedies that are befalling House Targaryen . While Draco reproduction is complicated and has been explored less than the human ancestry of House Targaryen , most - if not all - of the flying lizard inHouse of the Dragonare related . Either they have grown together from being hatchling or had cheeseparing link , as evident with Meleys and Vhagar . If human death was not enough , House of the Dragon ’s dragon links only further testify how cataclysmal the Targaryen civil warfare truly was .
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Cast
Taking position about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the story of the rise of the Targaryens , the only family of dragonlords to subsist the Doom of Valyria . The democratic HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who play the older versions of the characters . Also star in the series is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
