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Dragons are a crucial part ofHouse of the Dragon’s storytelling, and the upcoming Season 2 is due to add5 more to the mix. Vhagar, Sunfyre, Syrax, and Moondancer appear inHouse of the Dragon’s Official Dueling Trailers; it’s not a big secret that Vermithor, Seasmoke, and Meleys have roles to play in the upcoming war between kin.
House of the Dragonhas been touting the idea of dragon warfare for quite a while now, and Season 2 lands the Greens and the Blacks' allies smack dab in the middle of dragon warfare. No matter how flamboyant, powerful, andassertive the show’s characters are, they can never overshadow the most important dragons in the canon.
Vhagar
Aemond Targaryen’s dragon - Vhagar, will reappear inHouse of DragonSeason 2.The largest dragon in Westerosis ready to serve the Greens in the kin-strife. She and the Hightower host form the crux of the Greens' power and influence. The Hightower-Targaryen might also rest on Aegon II’s so-called claim to the Iron Throne, the precedent of having male heirs, and the fact that the Greens have the Red Keep.
Vhagar is the last remnant of the trifecta of Targaryen power that imposed a political sword on most of Westeros. Her previous riders were Queen Visenya, Prince Baelon Targaryen, and Lady Laena Velaryon, and she fights for the Green camp currently. After devouring Prince Lucerys and Arrax in the fight above the Shipbreaker Bay,Vhagar will fight at Rook’s Rest.
Sunfyre
Vhagar won’t be the only Green dragon present at the Rook’s Rest ambush but will be accompanied by the most beautiful dragon, i.e., Aegon II’s Sunfyre. They will fight Princess Rhaenys atop Meleys.
Aegon II’s Sunfyre battles Meleys a thousand feet in the air and loses half of his wing. He is unable to fly after the battle and is no longer the most beautiful dragon in the Seven Kingdoms. Sunfyre is the King’s mount in the Dance and therefore one of the most important dragons inHouse of the Dragonseason 2.
Meleys
Princess Rhaenys and her mount, Meleys, bow out of the civil war early on because of the Battle at Rook’s Rest. The Princess and her dragon put up a brave fight against the Greens' dragons, but are overpowered. While Meleys is no match for the gigantic Vhagar, she is remarkably agile and faster than her opponent.
As seen inHouse of the Dragonseason 1, episode 9 “The Green Council,” Meleys is roused in the Greens' Coup at King’s Landing and comes close to killing Alicent’s party inside the Dragonpit of King’s Landing. Meleys will breathe fire at Rhaenys' command inHouse of the DragonSeason 2. She will tear half of Sunfyre’s wing if the Battle at Rook’s Rest is a loyal adaptation.
Caraxes
Prince Daemon’s Caraxes, also known as the Blood Wyrm, is a scariest-looking creature, thanks to his unusually long neck. He inspires fear, just like his master.
Caraxes has a crucial role to play in the opening of the Dance, as Daemon will fly him toKingspyre Tower of Harren’s Castlein an event known as the Assault on Harrenhal. Daemon’s act of war has the Strongs, led by Ser Simon, ceding Harrenhal to him, and Caraxes plays a pivotal role in that. Daemon threatens to burn the ill-omened castle just as his ancestor, Aegon the Conqueror, had done atopBalerion the Black Dread. Caraxes' biggest fight is with Daemon’s mirror character, Aemond Targaryen, and his mount, Vhagar, but that takes place later in the lore.
Syrax
The Queen’s mount, Syrax, is the most notable of all dragons. While she isn’t the largest or the most dangerous flying beast in the Seven Kingdoms, she will take center stage in the Dance as the Queen rides her. So far, Syrax has made it toHouse of the Dragon’s Official Black Trailer, and in lore, Rhaenyra flies her to take the capital city of King’s Landing.
Queen Rhaenyra is Syrax’s only known rider, as the dragon is killed in the aftermath ofthe Storming of the Dragonpit.
Vermax, Seasmoke, Vermithor And Silverwing
House of the Dragon- Season 2 will feature an epic naval and air battle in the Gullet region. It is fought betweenthe Triarchy warshipsand the Black dragons. It takes place after Otto Hightower (representing the Greens) succeeds in brokering an alliance with the Triarchy, who launch war operations in the Gullet. The warships ambush the Gay Abandon cog that is carrying the Blacks' sons, Prince Aegon and Viserys, to Pentos.
Viserys is taken captive while Aegon escapes on Stormcloud and delivers the news to Dragonstone. The Blacks ready their dragons, namely, Vermax, Seasmoke, Vermithor, and Silverwing, and fly to the Gullet. Prince Jacaerys atop Vermax, Addam of Hull’s Seasmoke, Vermithor on Hugh Hammer, and Ulf White on Silverwing descend upon the enemy and set fire to their galleys. The Blacks lose Jace and Vermax; Seasmoke,Vermithor, and Silverwing deal a blow to the enemy lines.
House of the DragonSeason 2 premieres June 16 at 9/8c on HBO and Max.
House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is HBO’s prequel series to Game of Thrones. Set hundreds of years earlier, the show follows the inner machinations and rivalries of the Targaryen royal family. The show was created by Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin, and stars Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Rhys Ifans, and Olivia Cooke.
