House of the Dragon: The Dance and Dying of Dragons

Introduction

• Host: Paul
• Breakdown of House of the Dragon series
• Focus on Civil War between Greens and Blacks
• Discussing all 17 dragons in the series

Dragons Discussed

1. Balerion the Black Dread

• Former dragon of Viserys
• Statues and skulls featured in the show
• Symbolizes Targaryen legacy
• Key details:
  • belonged to Aegon the Conqueror
  • helped in conquering Westeros
  • black fire
  • died of old age
  • Viserys' rider, representing an old age

2. Vhagar

• Named after a Valyrian god
• Hatched on Dragonstone
• Riders:
  • Queen Visenya
  • Prince Baelon
  • Laena Velaryon
  • Aemond Targaryen
• Key events:
  • Baelon’s death, leading to power shift
  • Laena’s death and Aemond claiming Vhagar
  • Killing of Lucerys Velaryon starting Sun for Sun arc

3. Arrax

• Belonged to Lucerys Velaryon
• Killed by Vhagar (Aemond's dragon)
• Discussants: Sizes comparison chart

4. Syrax

• Belongs to Rhaenyra Targaryen
• First dragon shown in the series
• Roles in Civil War:
  • Storming King’s Landing
  • Laying eggs for new dragon riders

5. Caraxes

• Known as the Blood Wyrm
• Riders:
  • Aemon Targaryen
  • Daemon Targaryen
• Characteristics:
  • One of the oldest in the realm
  • Red appearance, high-pitched shrieks
  • Fiercest dragon in youth

6. Vermax

• Belonged to Jacaerys Velaryon
• Rumored clutches of eggs in Winterfell

7. Meleys (The Red Queen)

• Characterized by age and pink membranes
• Riders:
  • Alyssa Targaryen
  • Rhaenys Targaryen
• Roles in Dance of Dragons:
  • Patrolling Blackwater Bay
  • Destroying ships

8. Seasmoke

• Silver dragon
• Riders:
  • Laenor Velaryon
  • Later claimed by Dragonseed

9. Sheepstealer

• Wild dragon, known for hunting sheep
• Claimed by Dragonseed

10. Moondancer

• Very small dragon (horse-sized)
• Rider: Baela Targaryen

11. Dreamfyre

• Belonged to Rhaena Targaryen and later on Helaena Targaryen
• Laid two clutches of eggs
• Remained within dragon pit for years

12. Sunfyre

• Belonged to Aegon II
• Golden dragon, part of Targaryen sigil

13. Vermithor

• Resides in caves below Dragonstone
• Will be a claimed dragon

Others mentioned

• The Cannibal
• Grey Ghost
• Silverwing

Noteworthy Battles and Events

• Battle of Rook's Rest
• Key Confrontations with dragons

Extras

• House of Dragon-inspired merchandise promotion
• Upcoming season predictions
• Call to action for comments and support