Summary
House of the Dragonseason 2, episode 3, “The Burning Mill,” debunks a big theory about Daenerys Targaryen and her dragons. For the most part,House of the Dragon’s timelinemeans it is very much its own thing and largely separate fromGame of Thrones. However, this is dealing with House Targaryen’s history, so there’s inevitably some impact, which has happened in season 2.
Season 2, episode 3 in particular connects toGame of Thrones. In part, that’s because it brings backAegon the Conqueror’s dream of White Walkers- his song of ice and fire - which continues to use that prophecy to change Targaryen history. But there’s alsoconfirmation of Daenerys' dragon eggs inHouse of the Dragon, which appeared in season 2, episode 3 (as confirmed by director Geeta V. Patel). That’s a notable change, and debunks a big theory.
Daenerys' Dragon Eggs In House Of The Dragon Debunk A Theory About Their Origin
Daenerys' dragon eggsappearing inHouse of the Dragonseason 2, episode 3 mean the biggest theory about their origin cannot be true. Previously,it had been speculated that Dany’s dragon eggs were the ones stolen by Elissa Farman, a noblewoman and lover of Queen Rhaena Targaryen (not to be confused with the Rhaena inHouse of the Dragon), who took three eggs from the hatchery on Dragonstone in 54 AC (around 75 years beforeHouse of the Dragonseason 2).
Elissa stole the three eggs in order to eventually trade them for a ship, as she wanted to sail around the world on new adventures.The fact she is specifically referenced as having three eggs is a key point of the theory, as obviously that’s how many Daenerys receives, and it is never explained what ultimately happened to the stolen eggs. It is said that Elissa sold them to the sealord of Braavos, but otherwise their fates are unknown. Elissa herself is believed to have reached Asshai, andGame of Thronesrevealed Dany’s eggs came from the Shadow Lands beyond Asshai.
Building on Daenerys' dragon eggs being the ones Elissa Farman stole, it has also been theorized they came from Dreamfyre, the dragon who, in House of the Dragon, is bonded with Helaena Targaryen.
It’s not a huge amount of evidence, but it was the closest possible thing all the same. Marketing forFire & Bloodhad claimed it would reveal the origin of Daenerys' dragon eggs, which further led to the theory, though George R.R. Martin [viaNot A Blogcomments] said this came from the publisher, not him, and that what’s in the book is all"possible answers, not meant to be definitive."
Building on Daenerys' dragon eggs being the ones Elissa Farman stole, it has also been theorized they came from Dreamfyre, the dragon who, inHouse of the Dragon, is bonded with Helaena Targaryen. Tellingly, Dreamfyre was bonded with Elissa’s lover, Rhaena, at the time the eggs were stolen, and had been noted on multiple occasions to have produced clutches of eggs, making her a strong candidate. Dreamfyre’s appearance inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 made it seem more plausible, as she looked a lot like Dany’s dragons.
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House of the Dragonshuts all of this down. Since the dragon eggs are ones from Dragonstone at the time of Rhaenyra, then obviously they aren’t the ones stolen by Elissa Farman. Similarly, they come from Rhaenyra’s dragon, Syrax, rather than Dreamfyre.
Does House Of The Dragon’s Reveal About Daenerys' Dragon Eggs From GOT Make Sense?
How Does This Fit With Daenerys Receiving Them In Game Of Thrones?
In terms ofHouse of the Dragon’s story in isolation,introducing Daenerys' dragon eggs does make sense. There’s certainly logic in having eggs generally appear, and technically it doesn’t break canon, although this reveal does not yet apply to the books. It’s also thematically quite fitting: Rhaenyra says that, if everything fails, Rhaena and the eggs"will bear our hope for the future.“Since Daenerys brings dragons back with these very eggs, that is quite fitting.
[Rhaena] has long wanted a dragon - and the fourth egg of the bunch will likely hatch to become hers - but she is also the last known dragonrider in the books as it stands.
It’s even more appropriate that it happened with Rhaena. She has long wanted a dragon - and the fourth egg of the bunch will likely hatch to become hers - but she is also the last known dragonrider before theTargaryen dragons all die out. Her being the last to ride a dragon, and also carrying the eggs that will lead to a) the first dragonrider in almost a century and a half, and b) the real last ever dragonrider (again, as it stands), does have a lot of weight to it.
There are some major gaps in the story, however. This only reveals the very beginning of Daenerys' dragon eggs. How they get from the Vale to the Shadow Lands beyond Asshai, where Illyrio Mopatis says they are from, is another matter entirely, one that could span over a century in its telling, and probably not somethingHouse of the Dragonwill be able to confirm.
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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.
Game Of Thrones
Based on George R. R. Martin’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. It follows noble families like the Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead looms in the North. The series received significant critical success and amassed a loyal fan base due to its high production values, sprawling sets, iconic characters, and shocking twists.
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is a multimedia franchise created by George R.R. Martin. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire is the basis for the award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones, which lasted for eight seasons. After the incredibly divisive final season of Game of Thrones, the series was followed up by the prequel series House of the Dragon, which also received critical acclaim.
