Summary
Balerion may not be inHouse of the Dragon , butGame of Throneshas still managed to resolve one whodunit about the Black Dread . Ever since hearing or reading mentions of him inGame of ThronesandA Song of Ice and Fire , I ’ve long been catch by Balerion . He is , after all , the Conqueror ’s Draco , used to help take command of Westeros alongside Meraxes and Vhagar . He was so big he could“swallow an aurochs whole,”with“wings so immense that whole town were swallowed up in their vestige . ”
He ’s the dragon of illusion dreams , thoughGame of Thrones ’ timeline(and now that ofHouse of the Dragon ) has rule out an on - screen appearance outside of seeing his skull . That will change if and whenGame of Thrones ’ Aegon ’s Conquest spinoffhappens , and one new reveal create that prospect even more cod a prospect , by answering a dubiousness I ’d long inquire : who Balerion ’s dragonrider was before Aegon the Conqueror .
Between Game of Thrones , House of the Dragon , and the lore from George R.R. Martin ’s account book , these flying dragon stand out as the biggest to roll Westeros .
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Daenys Was Balerion’s Dragonrider Before Aegon The Conqueror
This Reveal Only Applies To Show Canon So Far
In the behind the scene picture forHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 1 , “ A Son for a Son , ” [ viaGame of Throneson YouTube ] , there ’s a abbreviated shot of one of the history book of account that apparently belonged to King Viserys I Targaryen . The pages contain some illuminating item , though , notably disclose that Daenys Targaryen ( the dandy - great - great grandmother of the Conqueror ) had bonded with Balerion .
“ What is n’t wide known , however , is thatDaenys had bonded Balerion - at that time no bigger than a horse … ”
Daenys is famous in Targaryen history for being the one who foresaw the Doom of Valyria , the cataclysmic event that wiped out Old Valyria . Her prophetical dreaming , 114 years before Aegon ’s Conquest , prompted her father , Aenar , to move the family to Dragonstone , ensuring its selection and effectively serve asHouse Targaryen ’s stemma history in Westeros . They took with them five dragon , one of whom was Balerion , who we now sleep together was depend on by Daenys herself .
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.
It ’s worth remark this reveal only applies to show canon - meaningHouse of the DragonandGame of Thrones- and has not yet appeared in any of George R.R. Martin ’s Bible . The text used surrounding the reveal , however , is taken fromThe World of Ice and Firecompanion book , but that does n’t signify it is part of leger canyon . Still , I do think it ’s the variety of affair Martin might have planned , because it fit with Balerion ’s story .
Why Daenys Being Balerion’s Dragonrider Is Important
It Provides A Bigger Connection To Aegon The Conqueror
Daenys is the fifthconfirmed dragonrider of Balerion the Black Dread , and is presently the only soul who really lived in Old Valyria that ’s known to have bond with him . She does have connections to two other riders , though , in thatshe was a dragon ( or prophetic ) dreamer , as was Aegon the Conqueror and another of the dragon ’s riders , Viserys I.
It seems telling that at least three of Balerion ’s dragonriders were all confirm dreamers , which may suggest there ’s something deeper at swordplay here and perhaps a enceinte power or connection that comes from Balerion himself .
House of the DragonrevealedAegon ’s prophetic A Song of Ice and Fire dream , and also demonstrate that Viserys had these firedrake dreams himself too . It seems telling that at least three of Balerion ’s dragonriders were all substantiate dreamers , which may propose there ’s something deeper at play here and perhaps a greater power or connection that comes from Balerion himself . He was the last recognise firedrake to have come from Valyria now , so there may well be a greater illusion to him than other Draco .
Every Known Dragonrider Of Balerion
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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.
Daenys Targaryen
114 BC - ?
Aegon I Targaryen
Before 1 AC - 37 AC
Maegor I Targaryen
37 - 48 AC
Aerea Targaryen
54 - 56 AC
Viserys I Targaryen
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.
93 - 94 AC
Most interestingly of all , to me , is that the raw text revealsDaenys bonded with Balerion“the Nox before her portentous dream . ”That paint a picture that Daenys ’ dream was not only her own prophetical power , but directly connected to her bond with Balerion , who either help channel that power or pipe dream or possibly even sleep with , in some direction , of what was coming .
Taking that further , it provides another connection between Daenys and Aegon . The former saw the Doom of Valyria , the greatest threat to her fatherland ; the latter foresaw the White Walkers , the greatest threat to his . Can it really just be a concurrence that two of Balerion ’s dragonriders both had prophetic dream showing two of the neat threats or catastrophic events inGame of Throneshistory ? I do n’t think so , and I ’d have it off the shows or Martin to let on more about it .
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.
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ground on George R. R. Martin ’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel serial , Game of Thrones is a fantasy dramatic play prepare in the fabricated continents of Westeros and Essos . It follows stately kin like the Starks , Lannisters , and Targaryen vying for ascendency of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead looms in the North . The series welcome important critical succeeder and amassed a firm devotee base due to its high production values , sprawling sets , iconic characters , and shocking wrench .
Game of Thrones is a multimedia system enfranchisement create by George R.R. Martin . Martin ’s A Song of Ice and Fire is the foundation for the honor - winning HBO series Game of Thrones , which lasted for eight seasons . After the incredibly factious concluding time of year of Game of Thrones , the series was postdate up by the prequel series House of the Dragon , which also received critical acclaim .
Taking place about 172 days before the events ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens , the only family of dragonlords to pull round 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 represent the older translation of the characters . Also starring in the series is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
