Rhaenyra's Dragon Flight Explained: House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 Ending
Rhaenyra Targaryen's dragon, Syrax, marks a turning point in her approach to the war against the Greens as she takes to the heavens at the end of House Of The Dragon season 2, episode 6. Rhaenyra's choice to fly on Syrax marks a major one since, following caution in past episodes, her approach changes and the conflict gets more intense.
Motivational reasons of Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon Season 2
The actor Emma D'arcy who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen clarifies Rhaenyra's decision's logic. D'Arcy says in an interview with Variety that Rhaenyra acts after learning of a new dragon rider whose allegiance is unknown. D'Arcy thinks Rhaenyra sees the possibility for this new dragon rider to tip the balances against her and her supporters in the growing civil war.
D'Arcy underlines that Rhaenyra's choice results from a sense of urgency and the need of self-preservation. Should the recently discovered dragon rider line up with the Greens, the chances would drastically change against Rhaenyra and her friends. Rhaenyra is forced to abandon her past cautious approach and adopt a proactive attitude by this terrible circumstances.
Dragon Riders and Dragon Dance
In House Of The Dragon, dragons are weapons of great devastation rather than just strong animals. Their presence on the ground might decide the fate of whole armies. The Dance of the Dragons, the growing conflict between the Greens and the Blacks, depends mostly on the management of these magnificent animals. Certainly, the side with more dragons will have a clear advantage.
Rhaenyra and her allies lack riders even though they have a good supply of dragons at hand. This presents a great difficulty since dragons need experienced people to properly fly them. For Rhaenyra and her friends, the search for dragon riders takes front stage.
Seasmoke and Addam of Hull: New Dragon Rider Emerges
Ser Steffon Darklyn first appears as a possible dragon rider in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6, but his attempts to claim Seasmoke finally result in catastrophe. The dragon's fiery death follows from his rejection of Ser Steffon. But the episode ends with an unexpected turn of events when Seasmoke choose Addam Of Hull as his rider.
Rhaenyra's Velaryon heritage points to a possible alliance even though Addam Of Hull first seems to be Greens' ally. This development could change the balance of power in the Dance of the Dragons, so posing both a threat and a hope.
Dragons' Reversal in House of the Dragon
Dragon control will define the conflict The Dance of the Dragons presents. The ultimate weapon in this war is a dragon, and their riders are quite strong. The result of the dragon conflicts will determine the fate of kingdoms.
The conflict underwent a major turning point when Rhaenyra decided to fly on Syrax in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6. It shows her will to secure the dragons who will determine the fate of the realm and her readiness for direct warfare.
