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But by the timeGame of Thronesbegins, nobodys seen alivingdragon in quite some time.
Thats not the case inHouse of the Dragon, which takes place several generations before the events ofThrones.
“Dragonnnnnn!” Photo: Ollie Upton/HBO
The kids have to study the High Valyrian commands (starting, of course, with dracarys!)
and the dragon-taming skills that have elevated their family to untouchable status.
What can beat a dragon?
Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, riding Meleys. Photo: Ollie Upton/HBO
Nothing… except another dragon.
Ahead of season two, Max released a video with a rundown of all the shows most important dragons.
The whole strategy of the war changes after this because everything is so different.
And notably, its not just on the battlefield that dragons have amplified their presence in season two.
New episodes ofHouse of the Dragonarrive Sundays on HBO and Max.
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