The Top 10 Game of Thrones Questions Answered in House of the Dragon

TLDRDiscover the answers to lingering Game of Thrones mysteries in House of the Dragon, including the survival of other Valyrian houses, Aegon's motive for conquering Westeros, the truth about Rhaenyra Targaryen, and more!

Key insights

🔥The Targaryens were not the only house to escape the Doom of Valyria.

🐉Aegon Targaryen conquered Westeros because he believed in the prophecy of the White Walkers.

👸Rhaenyra Targaryen had every right to claim the Iron Throne.

🗡️The Valyrian steel dagger that played a significant role was originally owned by Aenar Targaryen.

🐲The Targaryens did not have complete control over their dragons.

Q&A

Were the Targaryens the only house to survive the Doom of Valyria?

No, the Targaryens were not the only house to escape the Doom of Valyria. The Valyrians and the Valyrians are mentioned in Game of Thrones.

Why did Aegon Targaryen conquer Westeros?

Aegon Targaryen conquered Westeros because he believed in the prophecy of the White Walkers and the importance of Targaryens and their dragons in protecting the realm.

Who was Rhaenyra Targaryen?

Rhaenyra Targaryen was the rightful heir to the Iron Throne and had every right to claim it, but her legitimacy was challenged, leading to the Targaryen Civil War.

Where did the Valyrian steel dagger come from?

The Valyrian steel dagger originally belonged to Aenar Targaryen, the Dragon Lord who fled Valyria and passed it down through generations of Targaryens.

Did the Targaryens have complete control over their dragons?

No, the Targaryens did not have complete control over their dragons. The dragons often sensed the emotions and intentions of their riders, but it wasn't absolute control.

Timestamped Summary

01:39The Targaryens were not the only house to survive the Doom of Valyria.

01:49Aegon Targaryen conquered Westeros because he believed in the prophecy of the White Walkers.

02:59Rhaenyra Targaryen was the rightful heir to the Iron Throne.

08:45The Valyrian steel dagger originally belonged to Aenar Targaryen.

08:59The Targaryens did not have complete control over their dragons.