Who Wins the Dragon War?
The Dragon War, also known as the Dance of the Dragons, ultimately ends with Aegon III Targaryen ascending to the Iron Throne, uniting the Targaryen house after a brutal and devastating conflict. The war is sparked by a succession crisis, with Rhaenyra Targaryen and Aegon II Targaryen vying for the throne, resulting in the deaths of many notable characters, including Rhaenyra, Aegon II, and Daemon Targaryen.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who kills Rhaenyra Targaryen?
Aegon II Targaryen kills Rhaenyra by burning her and feeding her to his dragon, Sunfyre.
2. What happens to Daemon Targaryen after Rhaenyra dies?
Daemon Targaryen dies after battling his nephew Aemond Targaryen above the God’s Eye, although his body is never recovered.
3. Who becomes king after Rhaenyra dies?
Aegon III Targaryen, also known as Aegon the Younger, becomes king after the death of Rhaenyra and Aegon II.
4. Does the Greens or Blacks win the war?
Although Aegon II ultimately kills Rhaenyra, the war is devastating for both sides, with many lives lost, and the Targaryen house is left severely weakened.
5. What happens to Alicent Hightower?
Alicent Hightower survives the Dance of the Dragons but is confined to her chambers in the last year of her life and eventually dies during an outbreak of Winter Fever.
6. Who kills Aegon II Targaryen?
Aegon II is killed by a poisoned wine goblet, although the person responsible for the poisoning is unclear.
7. Who wins between Daemon and Rhaenyra?
Rhaenyra and Daemon are allies and eventually marry, with their union being a key factor in the war.
8. Which dragons survive the Dance?
Only four dragons survive the war: Sheepstealer, Cannibal, Silverwing, and Morning.
9. Why did Aegon III hate dragons?
Aegon III develops a distaste for dragons due to the tragic death of Stormcloud and witnessing his mother being devoured by Sunfyre.
10. Is Aegon the Mad King?
No, Aegon III is not the Mad King; that title refers to Aerys II Targaryen, a later king.
11. Who kills Otto Hightower?
Rhaenyra has Otto Hightower beheaded as a traitor after the fall of King’s Landing.
12. What happens to Ser Criston Cole?
Ser Criston Cole is killed, and his head is mounted on a spear and brought to the First Battle of Tumbleton as a spectacle.
13. Who ends up on the Iron Throne in House of the Dragon?
Rhaenyra and Daemon briefly take the Iron Throne, but ultimately, Aegon III ascends to the throne after the war.
14. Which dragon is Daemon singing to?
Daemon is singing to Vermithor, a legendary dragon, in the House of the Dragon season finale.
15. Who wins the war, the Greens or the Blacks?
The Greens, led by Aegon II, can be considered the winners of the war, as Aegon II kills Rhaenyra and temporarily secures the throne, but the war is devastating for both sides, and the Targaryen house is severely weakened.