We STILL haven’t met all the dragons on House of the Dragon—Who’s unaccounted for?
As a seasoned movie buff with over three decades of viewing under my belt, I can confidently say that HBO’s House of the Dragon has been a captivating ride so far, not just for its stellar cast and breathtaking visuals, but also for the mesmerizing dragons that grace our screens. Having grown up watching the original Game of Thrones and devouring every bit of Westeros lore I could get my hands on, I must admit, I was thrilled to see the dragon count increase in this prequel series.
The highly anticipated prequel series to Game of Thrones, titled House of the Dragon, boasts several appealing aspects such as talented actors, stunning visuals, and a rich backdrop provided by George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood. However, what truly captivates audiences is undeniably the dragons, which have been an integral part of the show since its inception. To date, over a dozen dragons have made appearances, each with distinct personalities and physical attributes that allow viewers to develop their favorites. Are you enamored by Syrax, the eagle-like companion of Rhaenyra Targaryen? Perhaps Daemon’s war dragon Caraxes, known for its unique noodle-like appearance, catches your eye? Alternatively, you might find yourself drawn to Aemond Targaryen’s formidable Vhagar, the oldest and largest dragon during this era.
Talking about House of the Dragon recently, showrunner Ryan Condal told us exactly how many dragons are out there during this time in Westerosi history, over 100 ears before the events of Game of Thrones. “There are 17 dragons that exist in the world at this point. We haven’t met all of them yet.”
This question popped into my mind: How many dragons have appeared on the show so far? Once we identify those, maybe we could also list the dragons we haven’t encountered yet. So let’s do it!
Dragons we’ve seen on House of the Dragon
- Syrax, Rhaenyra’s dragon
- Caraxes, Daemon’s dragon
- Vhagar, Aemond’s dragon
- Vermax, the dragon bonded with Rhaenyra’s son Jace
- Moondancer, bonded with Daemon’s daughter Baela
- Seasmoke, a grey dragon formerly ridden by Rhaneyra’s late husband Laenor Velaryon, now bonded with Laenor’s illegitimate half-brother Addam of Hull
- Vermithor, a massive dragon bonded with the Targaryen bastard Hugh Hammer
- Silverwing, bonded with the Targaryen bastard Ulf White
- Stormcloud, a small dragon bonded with Rhaenyra’s young son Aegon III
- Tyraxes, another small dragon bonded with Rhaenyra’s son Joffrey. Both Tyraxes and Stormcloud
- Sheepstealer, a large dragon living in the Vale that Rhaena Targaryen finds at the end of season 2. “Sheepstealer” is the name given to this dragon in Fire & Blood, although the show hasn’t named it yet
- Tessarion, a blue dragon ridden by Alicent Hightower’s son Daeron Targaryen
- Sunfyre, the golden dragon ridden by King Aegon II Targaryen. The show has made it sound like Sunfyre is dead, but he’s still very much alive in the book and we haven’t seen a body, so I’m going to assume he’s still around and include him in this count
As a fervent fan, I can confidently say that Helaena Targaryen is connected to the magnificent dragon, Dreamfyre. Although I may not have personally witnessed Dreamfyre in action, her existence is undeniable since she’s been mentioned. So, without a doubt, I’m acknowledging Dreamfyre as dragon number fourteen.
This leaves us with only three dragons fewer than the “17” mentioned earlier by Condal. I’m going to guess he’s not counting dragons that have perished during the series, such as Arrax (the dragon bound to Rhaenyra’s late son Lucerys Velaryon) and Meleys, which was bonded with the late Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen Who Never Was. I will also assume that Condal is not referring to Morning, a dragon yet to be born in the story at this point.
By my count, that leaves four dragons unaccounted for. They are:
- Grey Ghost: A wild, reclusive dragon who lives on Dragonstone. According to Fire & Blood, they are never claimed.
- The Cannibal: Another wild dragon living on Dragonstone. The Cannibal is also not claimed within the space of this story. They get their name because they’re known to eat other dragons.
- Morghul: A young dragon who, in Fire & Blood, is bonded with Helaena’s young daughter Jaehaera.
- Shrykos: Another young dragon, this one bonded with Helaena’s young son Jaehaerys, who’ll you’ll remember was brutally murdered in front of his mother in the House of the Dragon season 2 premiere
So by my count, if three of these four dragons appear on House of the Dragon, we’ll reach the Condal’s quota of “17,” which means that one of them is going to be cut. It would be pretty easy to merge Grey Ghost and the CannibShrykosal, since both serve more or less the same role in the story. As for Morghul and Shrykos, I’m not sure either of them exist in the world of the show. In Fire & Blood, they’re bonded to the young twins Jaehaera and Jahaerys respectively, but we get a glimpse of these two in the season 2 premiere, it looks like they’re both sleeping with dragon eggs under their beds, which suggests that their dragons haven’t hatched yet.
Even though Morghul and Shrykos are not immediately involved, they could make an appearance later in the narrative as their roles seem significant. Fingers crossed that George R.R. Martin has a clear plan for them, given his reputation for intricate storytelling. We’ll find out what he and his team have devised when ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 premieres on HBO and Max in 2026.
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2024-10-31 17:41