House of the Dragon continues to present the unique bond between dragons and their riders, reiterating how unique it was for Daenerys Targaryen to control her dragons throughout Game of Thrones. Before Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion were born, dragons were said to be extinct, dying out during or shortly after the Dance of the Dragons. With the Targaryen conflict getting more serious within House of the Dragon's timeline, dragons have been in the spotlight more than ever. The dragons seen in House of the Dragon have been a highlight, but it also makes Daenerys' power more remarkable.
One of the most interesting concepts throughout House of the Dragon thus far has been the relationship between dragons and their riders. The bond has been most evident through Rhaenyra and her dragon, Syrax, who can even feel her rider's pain and mental anguish. House of the Dragon has also made it clear how selective dragons can be when choosing their rider. While the process involves House Targaryen ancestry, that doesn't mean anyone with family ties can become a rider, and even when they do, sometimes the dragon can't be fully controlled, even in the case of an extra special bond.
Daenerys Had A Unique Bond With Her Dragons Compared To Other Targaryens
In Game of Thrones season 1, Daenerys was gifted three petrified dragon eggs.
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