Though these changes may not be bad, they raise questions that need to be addressed at some point.
But one thing is clear: the dragons have a magical bond with their riders.
Though Laenor’s survival may seem innocent, it will have lingering consequences that are yet unknown.
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The show also made no secret that Laenor is gay, letting him provide rare representation in the world.
This change gave Laenor a happy ending, or as close to one as anyone in Westeros can get.
Yet Laenor’s survival isn’t without complication.
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This causes rumors that Rhaenyra and Daemon killed him, which Rhaenys believes.
Certainly, it will requireHouse of the Dragonto explore the bond between dragons and their riders more thoroughly.
But the supernatural bond between dragon and dragonrider makes this a difficult plot hole to overcome.
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Can Seasmoke get a new rider since Laenor abandoned him?
Or will the series need to write out this powerful weapon?
Yet the unique bond between rider and dragon may not permit Seasmoke to participate in the war.
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This situation has never been explored directly, so perhaps there are other ways to break the bond.
If Seasmoke cannot have a new rider,Season 2 will need to make significant changes.
What Role Does Seasmoke Have in ‘Fire & Blood’?
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InFire & Blood,Seasmoke gets a new rider, Addam of Hull.
Like the otherunclaimed dragons, Seasmoke plays an important part in the war after getting a new rider.
Of the dragonseeds, two betray Rhaenyra, and the third runs from the queen’s jealousy.
But Seasmoke and Addam alone remain her allies until their death in the Second Battle of Tumbleton.
Addam and Seasmoke fight several battles beside Jacaerys (Harry Collett) and Rhaenyra’s forces.
Yet if Seasmoke cannot bond Addam of Hull, this will need to change.
Could ‘House of the Dragon’ Fix This Issue?
One suggests that Laenor will return, using the name Addam.
As the bond between dragon and rider is mysterious.
Finally, Addam could claim a different dragon leaving Seasmoke riderless.
