Summary
At the beginning ofA Storm of Swords,George R.R.
Last year,Martin toldKevin Smiththat he originally considered making Targaryens pyromancers, with the ability to wield fire.
There is a distinct difference betweenHouse of the DragonandGame of Thronesregarding Targaryen dragonriders.
Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.
That said, Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) seems to be an exception.
As a result, Daenerys shares a maternal bond with three dragons, rather than just one.
Destined as Mad Queen or not, Daenerys' story arc stripped away her dignity.
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The Targaryens inHouse of the Dragonface the opposite problem.
Despite their age, neither matches Drogon in size.
Fans often attribute this as a plot hole in the story, but several explanations can account for this.
He eventually decided against the time-skip, meaning thedragons would have to develop quickerto be effective assets to Daenerys.
Daenerys dragons also seem to grow quickerbecause a new age of magic has come to Westeros.
By contrast,House of the Dragonis set in a time when magic has almost completely died out.
Magic, which seems to have a direct correlation to Old Valyria, undoubtedly affects dragons as well.
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