Why do dragons obey Targaryens?

Dragons were thought to be extinct when Daenerys came to power in Game of Thrones, however, she clearly used dragons during her quest to claim the throne. 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.
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Why do dragons follow Targaryens?

The Doom was a mysterious event which killed all people and animals in Valyria, leaving it a dangerous wasteland. The Targaryens upped stakes from Valyria and took their dragons after Daenys had a strange dream predicting the Doom and urging her family to leave.
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What is the connection between Targaryens and dragons?

The Targaryens fled Valyria and brought five dragons with them to Dragonstone, the island to the east of westeros which is the seat of House Targaryen in House of the Dragon.
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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. Conversely, not everyone who comes from the dragonrider bloodline is capable of steering a dragon.
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How did the Targaryens control the dragons?

The Dragonlords Used A Magical Horn To Control Their Dragons

In the books, Euron Grejoy procures a Valyrian horn called Dragonbinder, said to bind dragons to his will. The Targaryens and the other dragonlords of Valyria likely used such horns to control their deadly mounts.
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How the Targaryens Tamed Dragons (Game of Thrones Lore)



Did all Targaryens go mad?

About. Some Targaryens appear to be born mad. Others may not display madness when they are younger but can develop it as the years go by, especially when circumstances encourage it, such the Defiance of Duskendale which affected Aerys II Targaryen very deeply.
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Who was the last Targaryen to have a dragon?

For the Targaryen prince sometimes known as "the last dragon", see Rhaegar Targaryen. The last dragon belonging to House Targaryen died young in 153 AC, during the later part of the reign of King Aegon III, who was called the Dragonbane.
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Who was the most badass Targaryen?

Aegon I is the pinnacle of Targaryen greatness. His name is mentioned so often across the course of the show that book-averters and die-hard fans alike can both recite his history. He is the reason that the Seven Kingdoms exist as we know them. He is the legendary rider of the largest dragon, Balerion the Black Dread.
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Has a non Targaryen ever ridden a dragon?

However, the Velaryons aren't the only non-Targaryens to ride dragons during House of the Dragon's civil war. Alongside Addam, the Black party found a few more dragonseed commoners: Hugh Hammer, Ulf White, and Nettles.
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Why do Targaryens not 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.
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Is the dragon queen Jon Snow's sister?

After decades of fan theories and mysterious clues dropped on HBO's "Game of Thrones," the series revealed Jon Snow to be the son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. That means Daenerys Targaryen is Jon Snow's aunt.
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Why do the Targaryens have dragon babies?

Dragon eggs were only conceived in Valyria, but they lived far longer than humans and were passed down from ancestors to their descendants. This is one of the reasons that the Targaryens practiced incest; they wanted to ensure that their bloodline was “pure” and retained its dominance over dragon eggs.
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Do Targaryens share blood with dragons?

It's never been confirmed in the TV series or books that the Targaryens are literally related to dragons. The Targaryens simply claim to have the blood of the dragon as they're the last existing dragonlord house in the world.
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Why did the dragon let Jon Snow touch him?

Game of Thrones' Drogon chose not to kill Jon Snow because of his Targaryen blood, his love for Daenerys, and Drogon's possible understanding that while Jon committed the act, he wasn't the reason for Daenerys' death at the end of Game of Thrones'.
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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.
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Are Targaryens immune to dragon fire?

No, Targaryens are not immune to fire.

Similarly, Daenerys' brother Viserys was killed when Khal Drogo dumped a pot of molten gold over his head, so they're clearly not immune to extreme heat either.
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Which Targaryen was killed by a dragon?

The moment happens in season 3, episode 4, “And Now His Watch Is Ended,” when Joffrey Lannister is chilling with Margaery Tyrell and giddily explains, “Rhaenyra Targaryen was murdered by her brother, or rather, his dragon. It ate her while her son watched. What's left of her is buried in the crypts right down there.”
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Who is the oldest dragon in Game of Thrones?

The largest and eldest of all the Targaryen dragons, Balerion was flown by Aegon the Conqueror and later became the steed of King Viserys I.
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Who had the biggest dragon in Game of Thrones?

1. Balerion. Balerion the Black Dread is the largest dragon in Westeros' history, having been born in Old Valyria. His shadow is said to blot out a whole town and he could apparently swallow a mammoth whole.
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Who was the most evil character in Game of Thrones?

Easily the most callous, dastardly, and self-destructive villain in HBO's Game of Thrones universe, Cersei Lannister was, at points, television's most despised character, as her thirst for power and hatred of her brother, fan-favorite Tyrion Lannister, put her at direct odds with the heroes of our story.
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Whose egg is Drogon?

As we all know, Daenerys received her three dragon eggs as a wedding gift from Illyrio Mopatis. They later hatched, birthing the dragons Rhaegal, Viserion and Drogon.
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Who was king before Targaryens?

Upon the conclusion of his conquest, Aegon was crowned by the High Septon as the first King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, establishing the ruling Targaryen dynasty of the Seven Kingdoms for the next three centuries.
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Who was the first Targaryen to ride a dragon?

Queen Daenerys Targaryen mounts the dragon Drogon for the first time, becoming the first dragonrider in a century and a half.
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Who gave birth to Drogon?

After smothering Khal as a mercy kill, she placed the eggs in his funeral pyre. With the help of a witch, Daenerys lit the pyre and walked through it unharmed. From doing so, the Daenerys' dragon eggs hatched, and Rhaegal, Viserion, and Drogon were born.
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