House of the Dragon
Summary
House of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 1 is full of important piddling details , Easter testicle , and foreshadowing of things to issue forth . After almost two eld out , theGame of Thronesprequel wasted little time in establishing the stakes for the new season . There ’s political scheming , machinations a - plenty , sordid affairs , and the not - so - small matter of a tyke being slay .
There is also , excitingly , a takings to Winterfell and the Wall , thanks to the introduction ofLord Cregan Stark . By the very nature ofHouse of the Dragon ’s timeline , it is more self - contain than many prequels , but it still finds way for some mention and nods to its predecessor . At the same time , thanks to George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood , there are also a circle of belittled detail and type that will be very authoritative later on on .
House of the Dragon season 2 , episode 1 has a very important shot from George R.R. Martin ’s Fire & Blood , but the show ’s version is disappointing .
21The New Opening Title Sequence Is A Targaryen History Tapestry
The House Of The Dragon Opening Credits Have Been Changed
House of the Dragonseason 2 ’s title sequencehas had a makeover from season 1.Instead of the Targaryen bloodlines , it ’s now a tapestry , showing primal present moment throughout the house ’s history , which builds up to the Dance of the Dragons . Like howGame of Thrones ' credit would change with raw locations and sigils , it ’s expected the prequel ’s tapestry will be tot up to over time as well . As it stands , there are several central events that can be seen , include :
20The House Stark Theme Plays
Ramin Djawadi Brings Back A Familiar Musical Cue
SinceHouse of the Dragonis mark by Ramin Djawadi , likeGame of Thronesbefore it , there are some intimate musical moments throughout the show . sin , even the composition tune is the same . One in particular that stands out inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 ’s premiere , though , isthe manipulation of one of House Stark ’s theme - " Goodbye , Brother " - flop after the credit , as audience are returned to Winterfell for the first time in five years . It ’s a fitting , soothe choice that nicely re - establishes the location and the return of the Starks .
19Cregan Stark Has Ice
The Valyrian Steel Greatsword Is Back
Cregan Stark is a long room removed from Ned - his great - smashing - groovy - great grandad - but does have one clear connection to him : Ice . The Valyrian brand greatsword is carry by Cregan across his back inHouse of the Dragon . It was , of trend , the same steel used to behead Ned , and was then melted down to make two modest steel , Oathkeeper and Widow ’s Wail .
House Stark has governed the North for thousands of year . Here are the vital member of the house from Game of Thrones , HOTD , and beyond .
18Torrhen Stark & Aegon’s Conquest
House Of The Dragon References The King Who Knelt
Cregan cite Torrhen Stark when hash out the sign ’s custom of sending new recruits to the Night ’s Watch , and again in conversation with Jace . He ’s an fantastically crucial human body in the Stark family tree , as he was the last King in the North for almost 300 years , until Robb Stark . Torrhen bent the knee to Aegon the Conqueror , realizing there was no chance of defeating him and his dragons , and became known as the King Who Knelt . That chronicle should be seen inGame of Thrones ' Aegon ’s Conquest spinoff , if it happens .
17Queen Alysanne’s Dragons Not Flying Over The Wall
The Story Raises A Question About Daenerys Targaryen
Cregan also briefly mentions the story of King Jaehaerys and Queen Alysanne visiting the Wall , and how their dragons refused to fly beyond it . This have place around 70 year beforeHouse of the Dragon , though agree toFire & Bloodit was only Alysanne who gossip the Wall , along with her dragon Silverwing . It ’s read that three times she tried to convince Silverwing to go beyond the Wall , and three times the firedrake refused . In show canyon , the introduction of Jaehaerys to the tarradiddle would mean his flying lizard , Vermithor , also refuse . Both dragons will be involved in the Dance .
As war erupts in Westeros , Draco will be sent to battle . Here ’s a verbal description of every dragon in HBO ’s House of the Dragon , head into season 2 .
It ’s interesting that the show specifically chose to include this story , because it does levy questions aboutGame of Thrones . In time of year 7,Daenerys ’ dragons had no qualms about flying over the Wall , despite the obvious comportment of the White Walkers . It ’s unclear why they did it , when Alysanne ’s ( and now Jaehaerys ’ ) dragon either refused or was magically ineffective to .
16Cregan Stark Says That “Duty Is Sacrifice”
The Line Has An Important Connection To Game Of Thrones
Aside from stories of the past , Cregan also has some words of wisdom inHouse of the Dragon ’s season 2 premiere :
“ Duty is sacrifice . It overshadow all things , even blood . All men of honour must ante up its price . ”
This quote work as a recall in two different ways . Firstly , it recall words verbalize by Alicent Hightower when confronting Rhaenyra inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , episode 7:“Where is duty ? Where is sacrifice ? It ’s tread down under your pretty foot again . ”
Illustration by Chase Stone.
Even more fittingly , given the locating , is that it also reverses wrangle speak by Maester Aemon to Jon Snow , which Jon recur inGame of Thrones ’ ending:“Love is the death of duty . ”Both men , however , speak about the same thing : the cost of tariff , the difficultness of it , and it makes it a with child room to introduce Cregan and take viewers back to the Wall .
15The House Stark Words Return In House Of The Dragon
“Winter Is Coming”
Of course , it would n’t feel right to have the Starks appear and not listen their mansion words . Cregan states that“Winter is coming,”but is sure to note that it ’s not arrived yet . Despite the snow fall around them at the Wall , it is still just belated Summer in Westeros . All the same , there ’s something oddly comforting about see a Stark say those tidings again after several year .
14Cregan’s “Greybeards” Are The Winter Wolves
They’ll Fight In Several Important Battles
Cregan pledge to send men to struggle for Rhaenyra ’s effort , saying he has“greybeards,”who can take up arm and join the try . In the book , this army of some 2,000 grizzled Northmen are know as the Winter Wolves . The reason for sending long-beard is to do with an honest-to-god North custom : the erstwhile men would go off to struggle , bear to die an honourable death , and in turn putting less of a strain upon the worthful supplies and ration the North needs for Winter .
13The White Walkers Are Referenced At The Wall
Cregan Stark Explains Why The Wall Was Built
“ Death”is the rationality the Wall was built thousands of years ago , Cregan explains to Jacaerys . And , yes , this have in mind the White Walkers . There aren’tWhite Walkers inHouse of the Dragon ’s story , but it is possible they continue dynamic in the Lands of Always Winter , in the farthest reaches of the North beyond the Wall . It ’s also a reminder ofAegon ’s A Song of Ice and Fire ambition , which prophesied their coming and is a central motivating factor ( knowingly or not ) in the Dance of the Dragons .
12Scorpions Are On The Walls Of King’s Landing
The Dragon-Killing Weapon Returns
With Team Green wary of a potential dragon attack from the Blacks , scorpions can be assure on the wall of King ’s landing place , prim to assault any threat from above . The weapon was first seen inGame of Thronesseason 7 , but notably run along the walls of the metropolis in season 8 , while one was also used to kill one of Dany ’s flying dragon , Rhaegal . They have a long account in Westeros , anda scorpion bolt was actually used by the Dornish to kill Meraxes , one of the three dragon who aviate in Aegon ’s Conquestalongside Balerion and Vhagar .
Illustration by Chase Stone.
