WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, epsiode 3 and George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood book, on which the show is based!
Summary
Rhaenyra finally confirms that a dragon fromFire & Bloodexists inHouse of the Dragon, setting up a tragic aspect of a major upcoming battle for Team Black. After largely ignoring several members of the younger generation ofHouse Targaryen’s family treeinHouse of the Dragonseason 1, such as Aegon, Viserys, Joffrey, and Daeron, season 2 is planting the seeds of how important they’ll be in the show’s future. In addition to finally confirming the whereabouts ofAlicent’s fourth child Daeron Targaryenand his dragon Tessarion,House of the Dragonseason 2 reveals that Rhaenyra’s children have another dragonin their arsenal.
In addition to revealing thatRhaenyra has Daenerys’ dragon eggs fromGame of Thrones,House of the Dragonseason 2, episode 3 confirms that Aegon’s dragon Stormcloud has already hatched in the show’s timeline. As Rhaenyra tells Rhaena about the dragons she’s sending with her, she mentions Joffrey’s young dragon Tyraxes andAegon the Younger’s hatchling Stormcloud, who is small but “will grow.“It’s quite a relief thatHouse of the Dragonhas finally acknowledged Aegon’s dragon Stormcloud, as they play important roles in a massive, devastating battle relatively soon.
Rhaenyra’s Stormcloud Reference Sets Up His Role Before The Battle Of The Gullet
Aegon the Younger & Stormcloud’s big HOTD moment happens at the Battle of the Gullet
After confirming Aegon has Stormcloud and the dragon will grow, it seems thatHouse of the Dragonmay actually adapt their Battle of the Gullet flight. But, itstill needs to be convincing that Stormcloud is big enough to carry Aegon on a long flight. InFire & Blood,Rhaenyra’s two youngest childrenare sent to Pentos for their safety, similar to her plans inHouse of the Dragonseason 2, though now they’re also joining Joffrey and Rhaena at the Eyrie. The book reveals that when Aegon, Viserys, and Stormcloud sail to Essos, they’re caught in a trap that causes the Battle of the Gullet.
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Shortly before the Battle of the Gullet starts, Aegon and Viserys’ ship is attacked, leading the youngAegon to ride his dragon Stormcloud for the very first time in order to flee to Dragonstone. However, he has to leave Viserys behind, causing the fate of Rhaenyra’s youngest child to be uncertain throughout the Dance. When Aegon arrives at Dragonstone, Stormcloud tragically dies from his wounds, with Aegon’s news of the attack leading Prince Jacaerys and Vermax to fly into battle. As more tragedy strikes Team Black, bothVermax and Prince Jacaerys diein the Battle of the Gullet.
The Battle of the Gullet is expected to happen inHouse of the Dragonseason 3, as Prince Jacaerys seemingly survives season 2.
Aegon’s Age In House Of The Dragon May Still Be A Problem
Aegon may be too young to ride Stormcloud in House of the Dragon
While Rhaenyra noting that Stormcloud will grow gives more hope for Aegon’s Battle of the Gullet moment happening in season 3, another factor may complicate its adaptation.InFire & Blood, Aegon the Younger is already approximately 10 years old when he rides Stormcloud, making both the Targaryen and dragon significantly older than their TV show counterparts. InHouse of the Dragon, Aegon appears to be no older than five years old, given Joffrey is only six. UnlessHouse of the Dragonmagically ages up Rhaenyra’s youngest children,Aegon may be too young to fly Stormcloudin season 3.
Every Dragon In House Of The Dragon Explained
As war erupts in Westeros, dragons will be sent to battle. Here’s a description of every dragon in HBO’s House of the Dragon, heading into season 2.
New episodes ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 release Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.
House of the Dragon
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House of the Dragon is a 2022 fantasy drama set in the world of Westeros, chronicling the Targaryen dynasty at its height. The story revolves around King Viserys’s controversial decision to name his daughter Rhaenyra as heir to the Iron Throne, sparking tensions and divisions within the realm.
