Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen’s dragon Vermithor’s dragon rider could be Daemon Targaryen.
Based on his singing to Vermithor in the dragon pit, many have assumed that Daemon is to be the rider on the dragon.
George R.R. Martin’s House of the Dragon is finally wrapping up its season 1 after ten weeks of conflicts and war.
In the preview for the final episode, HOD hinted at Daemon singing song lyrics to a mysterious dragon, who is believed to be Vermithor. Let’s unpack!
Who is Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen’s Dragon Vermithor’s Dragon Rider?
Among several untamed Dragons, Vermithor was the one to which Prince Daemon paid a visit and could claim Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen’s Dragon Vermithor as its rider.
Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has introduced multiple dragons throughout season 1 but not all of them were claimed. They reside in the lair around Dragonstone.
Let’s dig deep into who is Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen’s Dragon Vermithor aka Bronze Fury’s rider.
Large Bronze Dragon Vermithor
According to George R.R Martin’s book, Vermithor is believed to be 100 years old and is one of the largest dragons in the House Targaryen. Apparently, only Aegon Targaryen’s Balerion and Aemond Targaryen’s dragon Vhagar were said to be larger than Vermithor.
Jaehaerys I Targaryen was the previous rider of Vermithor but after his demise, it stopped accepting new riders.
House Targaryen has claimed several dragons throughout the events of season 1 but few remained unclaimed including Vermithor, the Bronze Fury. It is most likely that Vermithor will receive a new rider in the events of next season, as per the book.
Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen
Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen was the fourth child of King Aegon II Targaryen and his wife Queen Helaena Targaryen. According to the books, Jaehaerys Targaryen was known as The Old King and began reigning Westeros when he was just 14.
Jaehaerys ruled Westeros for 55 years; as a result, his reign is explained in detail in the book. He was the successor of his uncle Maegor the Cruel who passed away sitting on the Iron Throne. His uncle snitched the Iron Throne from his father Aegon II Targaryen. Jaehaerys became the longest-ruling king in Westeros.
Is Daemon Targaryen Singing To Vermithor?
Yes, Daemon Targaryen was singing to the Bronze Fury, Vermithor a song. Vermithor is one of the largest dragons in existence in House Targaryen. Vermithor was the third largest dragon during the rule of Jaeraehys Targaryen.
The Ending of House of the Dragon Season 1 Explained
Ten weeks of dirty politics and war in House of the Dragon season 1 has marked its end while the show makes the beginning of the Dance of the Dragons a cliffhanger for all the HOD fans.
Rhaenyra who receives word of her father’s passing, King Viserys I Targaryen, initiates the civil war leading the Team Dark (alongside Daemon). Team Dark has the support of several existing houses, the Velaryon fleet, Dragonstone, Narrow Sea, and six claimed dragons. Daemon Targaryen might claim Vermithor making it seven tamed dragons.
On the contrary, Team Green which is led by Alicent and Otto has the allyship of Kingsguard and the City watch, not to mention the Lannisters and a few members of the Small Council.