Top 5 Worst Dragon Deaths That Will Happen In House Of The Dragon 

House of the Dragon is going to be filled with dragon deaths once the Dance begins. So here are the 5 worst dragon deaths that

By Ishita Chatterjee
November 19,2022
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Warning: This article contains spoilers for George R.R. Martin’s books, especially Fire And Blood. 

House of the Dragon would be nothing without its titular dragons. These CGI creatures bring magic and awe to the show. Without them, the Game of Thrones prequel would remain a simple show about politics and succession. But readers of George R.R. Martin’s books know that the dragons are soon going to be killed off during the Dance of the Dragons. Today we will rank the worst dragons deaths during the Targaryen civil war.

So lets begin:

5. Caraxes

Caraxes and Daemon Targaryen
Caraxes and Daemon Targaryen

Caraxes is Daemon Targaryen‘s dragon. The Blood Wyrm is loyal to the Rogue Prince and follows every order of his. In House of the Dragon we have seen just how deep Daemon and Caraxes’s bond is. The dragon appears whenever Daemon needs him. And his death will be because of the same. The dragon will answer his master’s call to fight against Aemond and Vhagar, and the four will be killed atop God’s Eye during this fight.

4. Vhagar

Aemond Targaryen and Vhagar
Aemond Targaryen and Vhagar

The old dragon has been alive since Aegon the Conqueror’s time and was originally ridden by Visenya Targaryen. But now Aemond Targaryen is her new rider and he will be the last one too. Vhagar died in the fight with Caraxes as it took the Blood Wyrm head on. Her death is tragic because surviving hundreds of years after conquering Westeros, only to die in a small battle didn’t do the war dragon justice.

3. Stormcloud

Stormcloud
Stormcloud

We haven’t seen Stormcloud in House of the Dragon till now, and that’s because Aegon III is still a baby. Once he grows up he will claim Stormcloud. This dragon’s death is tragic because his life only served one purpose- to get Aegon III to safety. But his sacrifice ensured that there was a Targaryen heir to sit on the Iron Throne once the carnage was over.

During the Dance of the Dragons, Aegon III Targaryen and his brother Viserys Targaryen were sent to Pentos for their safety. But their ship was intercepted by warships flying the banner of the Three Daughters (the three kingdoms that make the Triarchy). Stormcloud rescued Aegon III and brought him to dragon stone safely before dying within hours from his wounds.

He flew miles across the ocean with countless arrows piercing his belly and a scorpion bolt going through his neck. His death hurt Aegon III so much that he didn’t claim another dragon after this.

2. Silverwing And Vermithor

Daemon in front of Vermithor
Daemon in front of Vermithor

Silverwing and Vermithor were originally the greatest Westerosi monarchs, Queen Alysanne and King Jaehaerys Targaryen’s dragons. They used to even sleep coiled together. After the war claimed Vermithor, Silverwing still tried to lift his wings to sleep near him. It’s a sad tale that has a somewhat happy ending because after the war Silverwing flew off and was never seen again. Many Game of Thrones fans theorize that the huge bones found by Daenerys Targaryen’s Blood Rider was that of Silverwing.

1. Sunfyre

Sunfyre
Sunfyre

Sunfyre or Sunfyre the Golden was Aegon II Targaryen‘s dragon. It was said to be the most beautiful dragon in Westeros. He died slowly over several days due to fights with Greyghost, Moondancer, and others. It’s said that due to the battles he suffered brutal wounds that gushed black and he had a torn wing that didn’t allow him to fly. He died in pain and after days of not eating.

His devotion to Aegon II makes his death stands out, just like Stormcloud’s did. No matter how much pain he was in, Sunfyre answered every battle cry of Aegon II and fought beside him till his death. Aegon II was said to be inconsolable after his death.

A special mention to Dreamfyre and Syrax who were brutally killed by the smallfolk with pitchforks and spears. All these dragon deaths are sad because these beasts ultimately just submitted to the will of their riders. So all of them went to battle over a civil war that they played no part in. And after the Dance of the Dragons, these magnificent beasts were wiped out of Westeros till Daenerys Targaryen brought them back.

What do you think? Which dragon death is the most tragic for you?