Meanwhile in “game of Thrones“We only got to see the three dragons as of the end of the first season,”House of the Dragon” will show these beasts in all their glory. As the release date approaches HBO Max seriesfans expect to see not only the silver-haired Valyrians, but also their pets.
Daenerys Targaryen’s dragons, which were shown in the original series, They were called Drogon, Viserion and Rhaegal. However, this time, we will see a crowd fly through Westeros, assembled by different figures of the Targaryen dynasty.
Furthermore, since the facts of the prequel focus on the “Dance of Dragons”a family civil war pitting horsemen against horsemen, we get to see these majestic creatures battle it out with one another.
In an interview with “Empire” magazine on August 2, “House of the Dragon” showrunner, Miguel Sapochnik revealed that the first season of “House of the Dragon” will have 9 of the 17 dragons that existed during the period in which the events unfold. These they would be a reflection of their mastersin terms of their attitudes and temperament.
“Each new dragon has its own personality. That’s what’s happening now in our last part of the animation – we’re applying personal character traits to each of the dragons. One of them has a (bad) leg. Another is much more like an eagle, because it’s a bit neurotic. And another is like a curmudgeonly old grandmother”, explained Saponinick.
In addition, he confessed that it was difficult to design each one, since there are many conceptual designs of each one. Next, we show you some of the dragons that make up the list.
Horse rider: Jacaerys Velaryon
He was a young dragon who formed bonds with Jacaerys Velaryon, the eldest son of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Laenor Velaryon, though he was rumored to be a bastard. During the Dance with Dragons, Vermax was big enough to ride, so he was used as a messenger.
Horse rider: Rhaenys Targaryens
Known as “The Red Queen”, ridden by Rhaenys Targaryen “the queen that never was” during the Dance with Dragons. Previously, she had been the father of Alyssa Targaryen, the fifth daughter of King Jaehaerys I. Meleys is described as having red scale scales while her wing membranes were pink. Her chest, crest, horns, and claws were a bright copper color.
Horse rider: alysanne targaryens
The female dragon was ridden by Alysanne Targaryen, wife of King Jaehaerys I. Later, her master was Ulf White, during the Dance with Dragons. As her name says, Silverwing had silver scales. Her personality was docile and friendly with strangers..
Horse rider: Lucerys Velaryon
It was the dragon of Lucerys Velaryon, second son of Rhaenyra Targaryen, during the Dance with Dragons. Arrax’s color is not specified in the texts, although the artist in charge of the illustrations revealed that George RR Martin clarified that he was a pearly white, with golden eyes and chest. In the same way his flame was yellow.
Horse rider: Helena Targaryen
Before being ridden by Helaena, She was the dragon of Princess Rhaena Targaryen, the granddaughter of Aegon the Conqueror.. dreamfyre had scales and blue wingswhile he had markings and silver crests. She was born during the reign of Aegon I and was given to the first daughter of his successor, Aenys I, who died young by showing weakness.
Horse rider: Joffrey Velaryon
The young dragon was bound to Joffrey Velaryon, whom his mother Rhaenyra forbade to ride after the death of his eldest sons. Tyraxes was only used for transportation purposes until he was killed in the attack on Dragonpit.
Horse rider: Jaehaerys Targaryens
It was him young female dragon of Prince Jaehaerys, son of Aegon II and Helaena Targaryen. The young man was cruelly murdered when he was a child in one of the most gruesome events in the Dance, so his dragon was never ridden.
Horse rider: Jaehaera Targaryens
It was Jaehaera Targaryen’s dragon, daughter of Aegon II and twin of Jaehaerys. It was a young beast that was nesting in the Dragonpit when the Dance with Dragons started, where it died.
Horse rider: Baela Targaryens
The young dragon is ridden by Baela Targaryen, the daughter of Daemon Targaryen and Laena Velaryon. He is described as slender and pale green. Due to his age, he was too small to be ridden by a horseman, although he had great speed in the sky and on the ground.
Horse rider: Aegon II
The dragon is ridden by Aegon II, Rhaenyra’s half-brother and one of the contenders for the Iron Throne. Sunfyre was a male with golden scales that reflected the sunlight. In addition, the membranes of its wings were pale pink and the flames that erupted from inside it were also golden. Although he was young, he was of great size and weight, making him a formidable fighter.
Horse rider: Daemon Targaryens
During the Dance of the Dragons, he is ridden by Daemon Targaryen, the younger brother of King Viserys. Previously, had been the dragon of prince Aemon Targaryen, father of Rhaenys. Caraxes, also known as “The blood amphipterus”, it had red scales and, although it was thin, its size was enormous. He was very good in battle and frightened opponents of him. Furthermore, he has been described by the series’ creators as a cantankerous and restless.
Horse rider: Rhaenyra Targaryens
It was ridden by Rhaenyra Targaryen, the heir to the Iron Throne. Syrax is described as a female dragon with yellow scales. Although he was huge, he was not as fearsome as Caraxes.
After a long wait, fans of the “Game of Thrones” universe will finally be able to enjoy the prequel that shows an important stage in the Targaryen dynasty.
“House of the dragon” will premiere on August 21, 2022with the first episode entitled “The heirs of the Dragon”, which is directed by Miguel Sapochnik.
Meanwhile, the next chapter will air on August 28. The full season will consist of 10 episodes..
- Original name: “House of the Dragon”
- Genders: action, adventure, fantasy, drama
- Country of origin: USA
- original language: English
- Creators: Ryan J. County and George R.R. Martin
- Music: ramin jawadi
- Distributor: Warner Bros Domestic Television Distribution
- Broadcaster: HBO
- Seasons: 1
- Number of episodes: 10
- Release date: August 21, 2022
The series is specifically based on his novels, “Dangerous Women: The Princess and the Queen” and “Rogues: The Rogue Prince,” along with some details from “Fire and Blood.” Although it should be mentioned that “some changes” have been made compared to the works. FIND OUT MORE DETAILS HERE.
Apparently, “House of the Dragon” will have three or four seasons, as long as the reception of the first delivery is high. Although this is a specific event, there are several aspects to tell that would not be included in the 10 chapters that will make up its launch.
According to the information provided by one of the developers of the series to “The Hollywood Reporter”, there is a lot of ground to explore based on the conflict of the royal house. KNOW MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IT.
It is important to note that, because two timelines will be shown, we will have adult and youth versions of certain characters. Here is the list of some of the main figures.
- Emma D’Arcy as the adult version of Rhaenyra Targaryen: the daughter of King Viserys I and heiress to the Iron Throne.
- Milly Alcock as young Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as the adult version of Alicent Hightower: the daughter of Otto Hightower and the second wife of King Viserys I.
- Emily Carey as young Alicent Hightower
- Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen: Lord of the Seven Kingdoms at the time of the series.
- matt smith as Daemon Targaryen: Viserys’s younger brother who in his youth yearned to be the heir to the throne.
- Eve Best as Rhaenys Targaryen: former successor to the throne, cousin of King Viserys, and wife of Corlys Velaryon
- Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon: Lord of Driftmark and head of the richest family in the kingdom.
- Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower: father of Alicent and the Hand of the King during various times of Viserys’s reign.
- John Macmillan as the adult version of Laenor Velaryon: son of Rhaenys and Corlys Velaryon
- Theo Nate as young Laenor Velaryon
- Savannah Steyn as Laena Velaryon: daughter of Rhaenys and Corlys Velaryon
