Why do dragons obey Targaryens?

The dragons have a special connection with their owners, which is why they are so very loyal to the Targaryens and do what they need. It is also why Jon was able to ride a dragon and command it, as fans later found out he too was a Targaryen.

What is the connection between dragons and Targaryens?

House Targaryen lived on Dragonstone for a century after the Doom of Valyria, during which four of the five dragons died. Balerion the Black Dread was thought to be the last surviving dragon from Old Valyria. Other dragons were hatched from eggs on Dragonstone, however, including Vhagar and Meraxes.

Why do only the Targaryens have dragons?

Hailing originally from Old Valyria in Essos, the Targaryens are the only dragonlords to escape the Doom of Valyria, having moved their House to Dragonstone just a few years before the cataclysmic destruction of their homeland.

Why do dragons respect Targaryens?

Dragons are able to form a really strong bond with their dragonrider and they protect them if they smell danger. To protect this privilege, the Targaryens created a unique tradition: they placed a dragon egg into the newborn's cribb. This way, dragons and Targaryen children can grow up together and form a unique bond.

Can only Targaryens touch dragons?

While the general consensus within the world of Game of Thrones is that only those with Valyrian or Targaryen blood in their veins can tame a dragon, the validity of that assertion is ambiguous. Princess Rhaenyra with her father, King Viserys I Targaryen.

How the Targaryens Tamed Dragons (Game of Thrones Lore)

Why did Drogon stare at Jon?

Weiss said, “Seeing Jon and Dany on the dragons together is a Jon and Dany moment, but it also seeds in the idea these creatures will accept Jon Snow as one of their riders.” So when Rhaegal and Drogon stare at Jon, it's not anything malicious. It's pure respect.

Why can't some Targaryens burn?

TARGARYENS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO FIRE! The birth of Dany's dragons was unique, magical, wonderous, a miracle. She is called The Unburnt because she walked into the flames and lived.

Did Drogon know Jon is a Targaryen?

Drogon obviously had a sense of who Jon was, allowing him close, giving him those knowing looks, like Drogon could discern Jon's bloodline AND his character. When Drogon allows Jon into the throne room in Dany's final scene, he also appraises Jon before letting him pass.

Why did Valyrians have purple eyes?

The blood of old Valyria is often manifested by eyes in shades of purple, and hair of silver-gold or platinum white. This coloring was typical among Valyrians, and is often held up as proof that Valyrians are not entirely of the same blood as other men.

Why do some Targaryens not have white hair?

Fans concluded the Targaryen genes were recessive, but when it came to children of a Targaryen male and non-Valyrian mother their first would be born with darker features, while subsequent offspring were blonde.

Who was the last Targaryen to ride a dragon?

Aelyx Targaryen is the son of Aelarys Targaryen, and the last dragonrider. He is considered by many to be the true King of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.

Why are Targaryens fireproof?

In fact, Martin outright said as much during a Q&A back in 1999, calling the idea that Targaryens were magically immune to fire a “common misconception.” “TARGARYENS ARE NOT IMMUNE TO FIRE!” the author emphatically stated. “The birth of Dany's dragons was unique, magical, wonderous, a miracle.

Why is one of the Targaryens Black?

The decision to depict the richest family in Westeros as Black came from showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, who acknowledged the frequent criticism Game of Thrones received for its lack of diversity.

Why can't all Targaryens ride dragons?

To mount a dragon, it is thought that one must have the blood of Old Valyrian dragonriders flowing through them. House Targaryen ruled Westeros as the only family with this ancestry, but after years of intermarrying with other families, that is no longer the case.

Why doesn't one of the Targaryens have a dragon?

Prince Aemond doesn't have a dragon because one hasn't hatched for him. As we saw in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, hatching a dragon's egg is not easy, especially after the Doom of Valyria. We're told more than half the dragon eggs that are lain never hatch.

Can a non Targaryens ride a dragon?

No, you do not have to be a Targaryen to be a dragon rider. That said, it's unlikely we'll ever see someone who isn't a Targaryen flying around on one at this point in the series (so bad luck if you thought you were going to see Alicent Hightower on a dragon).

Why are Targaryen hair white?

The Targaryens have white or silvery blonde hair because the family is originally from Old Valyria, where lighter hair colours and skin were extremely common. Thanks to generations of inbreeding, the Targaryens have managed to preserve their distinctive Valyrian features.

Are all Valyrians white haired?

Appearance. Valyrians are famous for having silver-gold hair and violet-purple eyes, characteristics not found amongst any other peoples of the world. This can vary from white to silver-gold to blond hair, and from lilac, to deep purple, and pale blue eyes.

What did Drogon do with Daenerys body?

As theorised by Samwell Tarly in the finale, the dragon flew her to Volantis, where she'd grown up in exile after the death of her father, and cremated her body in line with family tradition.

Why did Drogon melt the Iron Throne?

Drogon knows Jon killed his mother, but instead of taking revenge on him, the dragon turns his wrath on the Iron Throne and melts it into molten slag. According to Djawadi, it's intended to represent Drogon destroying the thing that led to his mother's downfall.

Whose descendant is Drogon?

Drogon is believed to be the reincarnation of Balerion the Black Dread, but Daenerys decides to give him a new name for his new life. The largest and most aggressive of Daenerys's three dragons, Daenerys has problems reining him in.

Who is the most badass Targaryen?

Why can't Daenerys have a child?

Because of the prophecy, Daenerys believes she is barren. That's why she sees her dragons as her children and why Viserion's death affects her so deeply. As far as she knows, she will never give birth again, and her only family is a trio of dragons who came out of the fire with her.

Why is Viserys missing fingers?

In the third episode of House of The Dragon, King Viserys lost his fingers in a suitably grim fashion after cutting them on the Iron Throne. In turn, actor Paddy Considine's fingers were rendered using green screen technology.