House of the Dragon
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Summary
HBO’sHouse of the Dragonseason 2 kick off with a raw opening credits sequence , which weaves through various crucial present moment and ruler and Targaryen story . Game of Thrones ’ influence on dad culture and the goggle box landscape painting is still greatly felt today , withone of the show ’s most iconic lineament being its unique opening credits succession . In the original HBO show , the credits would traverse through map of Westeros and Essos , change each episode depending on which locations the reference would visit in each outing . WhileHouse of the DragonkeptGame of Thrones ’ credits song , the prequel changed up the visuals importantly .
Theopening citation ofHouse of the Dragonseason 1took viewers through the lineage of House Targaryen via a rivers of blood menstruate through a dingy , stone - same model of Old Valyria . House of the Dragonseason 2 change the first step credits yet again , this sentence with a more vivacious way to followHouse Targaryen ’s menage tree . Thenew credit see a tapestry being woven as it cross House Targaryen ’s historyfrom Old Valyria through the most late event depicted inHouse of the Dragon , include some pregnant scenes in the family ’s past as the Iron Throne has passed from one multiplication to the next .
10Daenys' Dream & The Targaryens' Move To Dragonstone
A silver-haired Targaryen, Old Valyria, and flight on a dragon is seen
The first few images of House Targaryen ’s history are n’t too clean inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s opening reference . However , it ’s clear that they take place before the family conquered Westeros . Thecredits show a castle and city , which seems to be Old Valyria , and a facile - haired Targaryen holding their hands near the mouth of a dragon breathe out smoke . Behind this Targaryen appear to be a soldier hold a roue - soaked obelisk near their back , whose identity is n’t clear .
Daemon Targaryen asserts that dragon are what made Targaryens kings , not Aegon ’s dream – but HOTD ’s history suggests another alternative is unfeigned .
It’slikely that this phallus of the household is Daenys Targaryen , the Draco dreamer who foresaw the Doom of Valyriaand warned her father , Aenar Targaryen , to flee Valyria and move to Westeros . AfterDaenys Targaryen ’s prophetic dragon dreaming , the full Targaryen kinfolk moved with their dragons and settled on what would become Dragonstone , where several generation of the menage would live until Aegon ’s Conquest . The tapis also show two Targaryens flying on a dragon and have one another at this time , which could be depicting House Targaryen ’s move to Westeros .
9The Doom Of Valyria
Old Valyria and dragons are destroyed
Shortly after , House of the Dragonseason 2 ’s opening credits reveal the yarn forming an image of a rook and city in flames and being entirely ruin , with dragons also control dying in the zephyr above . Thisseems to be depicting the Doom of Valyria , which Daenys see in her prophetical tartar dream . The event , which include volcanic eruption put down Valyria , killed all historic dragonriding families but House Targaryen , due to their exit 12 eld prior .
It should be noted that it ’s not entirely exculpated that thehistorical Doom of Valyriais what ’s being woven . But , it makes the most gumption given the next upshot seen inHouse of the Dragon ’s possibility credits . Daemon and Viserys also both mention the Doom of Valyria inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , so it ’s clear that this event still play an important office in the context of the family line ’s history for the HBO prequel ’s drama .
8Aegon’s Conquest
Aegon, Visenya & Rhaenys' Landing In Westeros
While not included inFire & Blood , House of the Dragonseason 1 revealed that Aegon ’s Landing and his conclusion to conquer Westeros was preceded byAegon ’s Song of Ice and Fire dream . In his prophetic dragon dream , Aegon anticipate the White Walkers invade Westeros and bring an end to humanity unless a Targaryen sitting on the Iron Throne could unify the region against them . Of course , Game of Thrones ’ endingwould prove his prophecy unfeigned , with Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow ( Aegon VI Targaryen ) unite Westeros to defeat the Night King and White Walkers .
The Burning Of Harrenhal
Thenext scene in Targaryen history woven into the tapis is the Burning of Harrenal , one of the biggest moments in Aegon ’s Conquest . The orifice credit see legion men and soldier burn up and dead outside of an enflamed and put down castle and its tower , with the tapestry order a greater focus on the deceased Harren the Black . Notably , the steel of these dead ironmen would be used to mould theAegon ’s Iron Throneback at the Aegonfort .
Shortly after Harrenhal ’s construction was completed , King Harren Hoare and his many ironborn follower develop up against Aegon Targaryen , while numerous firm in the riverlands joined the Targaryens ’ forces . These houses surrounded Harrenhal with the Targaryens , and after Aegon warned Harren that his crime syndicate line would finish if he did n’t kneel , Balerion burned the castle , ironmen , and all supplies below him . As Westerosi history reveal , Harren Hoare and his sons died in the rook , with Harrenhal still assert its charred coming into court inGames of Thrones ’ timeline .
House Stark & Westerosi Families Bending The Knee To Aegon I Targaryen
Immediately after evidence the Burning of Harrenhal , House of the Dragonseason 2 ’s opening credit move to an image of three noble star sign stoop the knee . The sigils on these figures reveal them to beKing Torrhen Stark , Lord Edmyn Tully , and Queen Regent Sharra Arryn pledging their dedication to King Aegon I Targaryen . The Submission of the Vale was one of the final leg in Aegon ’s Conquest , but the war still was n’t officially over at this percentage point in Targaryen history .
House Stark has regularise the North for one thousand of years . Here are the life-sustaining member of the family from Game of Thrones , HOTD , and beyond .
House Targaryen’s Sigil Confirms Aegon Has Conquered Westeros
The last chapter in Aegon ’s Conquest insure inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s opening credits is theformation of House Targaryen ’s three - head dragon sigil . After see Houses Stark , Tully , and Arryn crouch the knee , the tapestry confirm the reign of House Targaryen as Aegon ’s heraldry is meander . The cherry-red three - headed flying lizard would still be used by House Targaryen through thedeath of Daenerys Targaryen , with the sigil representing Aegon , Rhaenys , Visenya , and their three Draco .
7Maegor The Cruel’s Death
The king impaled by the Iron Throne is Aegon the Conqueror’s son Maegor
Including Jon Snow and the Conqueror , there are 11 know characters named Aegon Targaryen in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon ’s account .
As depict in the tapestry inHouse of the Dragon ’s opening , King Maegor I Targaryen was found bushed on the Iron Thronewith bloodied robes , slashes on his carpus , and one of the blade ’ spikes impaling him through the back of his cervix . George R.R. Martin’sFire & Bloodbook reveals that the direct causal agent of Maegor ’s death is changeable , with various theories suggesting he died by suicide , was killed by his married woman Queen Elinor , or the Iron Throne itself killed him after deeming him unworthy .
6King Jaehaerys I & Alysanne Targaryen Ruling Over Westeros
King Jaehaerys and his sister-wife Alysanne begin their reign
The next bit in House Targaryen ’s history shown in the opening credits is theascension of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen and his sister - wife Alysanne Targaryen . Both the nipper of Maegor ’s precursor , King Aenys I Targaryen , Jaehaerys would rule Westeros for 55 age throughout a reign of general peace . He and Alysanne would go on to have 13 children , but none of them would succeed him on the Iron Throne .
On the tapis , there are a few symbol woven in by Jaehaerys and Alysanne to stage important development during their reign . One of these is thesymbol of the Faith of the Seven , as Jaehaerys was instrumental in making indemnification with the Faith by swearing that the crown would protect and defend them . There also come out to be a purse of gold next to the Targaryen King and Queen , as Jaehaerys was tasked with rebuild the crown ’s funds in the old age after the Conquest and Maegor ’s rule .
5The Great Council Of 101 AC
This scene was already shown in House of the Dragon season 1
Still during the sovereignty of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen , House of the Dragon ’s credits chute to a prospect that has already been limn in the prequel show . The arras reveals Old King Jaehaerys I sitting down with Viserys and Aemma Targaryen to his left and Rhaenys and Corlys Velaryon to his right wing , taking place at the Great Council of 101 AC . This wasthe council where it was decided that Jaehearys ’ eldest grandson Viserys I Targaryen would win him on the Iron Throneinstead of his eldest grandchild Rhaenys . Notably , Viserys being opt over Rhaenyswas depicted in the opening scene ofHouse of the Dragon ’s time of year 1 premiere .
4Alicent Hightower’s Green Dress Moment At Rhaenyra & Laenor’s Wedding
Alicent confirmed her feud with Rhaenyra in this moment
Skipping out front a few more class , the tapis then moves to an look-alike ofYoung Alicent Hightower during her infamous “ unripened dress ” mo . This occurred during the wedding of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Laenor Velaryon , where Alicent appeared in the Hightower viridity instead of the Targaryen black and red . Alicent ’s green dress symbolizedthe point of no reappearance for the “ Blacks and Greens ” feud between the Targaryens , divide the heirs of King Viserys I Targaryen .
3The Greens & The Blacks Officially Split
Rhaenyra and Alicent’s Targaryen families are split at a table
From Alicent ’s green frock , House of the Dragonseason 2 ’s opening credit move to a long table being dissever between theTargaryen Blacks and Greens . Alicent and Rhaenyra are picture as sit on each side , withRhaenyra ’s political party ( Daemon , Rhaenys , Corlys , Jacaerys , Lucerys , and Joffrey ) at the top and Alicent ’s political party ( Aegon , Aemond , Helaena , Criston , and Otto ) on the bottom . This was how the split within House Targaryen was further establish duringHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , episodes 8 , 9 , and 10 .
2Aegon II Targaryen & Rhaenyra Targaryen Are Crowned
Aegon sits on the Iron Throne & Rhaenyra sits on the Dragonstone throne
The hatchway credits then depict thewarring coronations of Viserys I Targaryen ’s shaver Aegon II Targaryen and Rhaenyra Targaryen . Since he was crowned first upon usurping his father ’s crown , the King is insure sit on the Iron Throne withAegon ’s young golden Draco sigilsewn into his turnout . Next , House of the Dragonmoves to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen wearing her crown and pose upon her throne on Dragonstone . The opening credits then whizz along out to show the tapis ’s images of the Targaryen factions , the Draco on each side , and the various sigils of stately Westerosi family surround them .
1Vhagar & Aemond Targaryen Kill Arrax & Lucerys Velaryon
The aftermath of Aemond accidentally killing Lucerys concludes the opening credits
The new opening credits ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 conclude with the tapestry’simage of Aemond and Vhagar killing Prince Lucerys Velaryon and his Draco Arrax . The credits show Vhagar and Aemond near Storm ’s End as the dead bodies of Rhaenyra ’s Word Lucerys and Arrax lay strew about . consider this was the last major event inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 ’s ending , it ’s meet that it ’s the last stop in Targaryen chronicle woven into the arras for time of year 2 , episode 1 ’s credits .
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occupy place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens , the only class of dragonlords to live the Doom of Valyria . The popular HBO spinoff show first star Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who play the older version of the characters . Also star in the serial is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s don , King Viserys Targaryen .
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Taking place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones,House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.
