The third installment of House of the Dragon promises to expose the true horrors of war
Yes ok The House of the Dragon boasts the best dragon battle of all time, We have not yet witnessed the most shocking confrontation of the series. Beyond the terrible tragedy implicit in the Dance of the Dragons, and a world where war is represented by a coin that has one side romantic, and the other reflects horror, we are talking about the definitive encounter.
Undisputedly, The Battle of Gaznate is the largest naval confrontationthe final conflict of two long campaigns by each side. In this way, it features a deployment of dragons, and brings with it devastating repercussions for all.
The beginning of the end
The battle of the dragons is nothing compared to what awaits us in the next season
Although we are clear that The House of the Dragon will end with the fourth season, there is little clarity regarding the timeline of the war that the show follows. According to what is expressed in the novel, El Gaznate is the culmination of the Initial Warsince it takes place nine months after the death of the king.
The first clash between the dragons has given a more or less clear idea of the risks that each side is taking. However, it is in the naval battle for King's Landing that it becomes clear that the Blacks are not as weak as their adversaries had assumed.
In this way, Anyone can claim the Iron ThroneThe Blacks have the Velaryon House navy in their favor, which allows them to prevent maritime access to the capital, without taking away the number of dragons they have accumulated, but the Greens have the support of Sharako Lohar and her pirates, who does not hesitate to attack the port of Spicetown where the rival fleet is anchored, in order to gain an advantage before the arrival of their dragons.
If we add to this that Sunfyre and Vhagar are not available, Dreamfyre is the only deployment option for the Greens and we must remember Helaena's lack of experience as a rider. According to the original story, the Blacks have four dragon seeds, and Rhaenyra is not one of them, this change in the plot of the series implies that, faced with the impossibility of risking her life, The responsibility of leading the charge falls on his eldest son.
A balanced battle
The Battle of the Gaznate will be the final encounter of the House of the Dragon
Another point that draws attention about the Gaznate is that fortune is distributed equally. Initially, luck seems to be on the Greens' side, as they use sunlight to slip through the cracks and sink nearly a third of the Velaryon fleet. They also carry out a ferocious raid on Spicetown and High Tide, burning everything in their path, a level of destruction that shattered Velaryon status and prevented the city from being rebuilt.
With Jaecerys in charge, the dragons ravage around 60% of the ships, and with it, the morale of the sailors goes down, forcing Lohar to order a retreat. During the escape, a The devastating blow: the death of VermaxIn the midst of combat, Jace's dragon is pierced by a grappling hook, which although not a fatal wound, is enough for it to end up crashing into the rest of the ships and sinking to the bottom of the sea.
Although its rider manages to jump and grab onto a piece of wood, he is hit by a crossbow bolt in the throat, taking his life instantly. In this sense, in the Gaznate both sides face destruction and excessively high costs.
In short, according to what is reflected in Fire & Blood The Battle of the Gaznate will be the final meeting of The House of the Dragon. We are talking about a crucial moment in history, where although the Greens have the upper hand, they must accept the impact of losing the Triarchy fleet as a consequence of Rhaenyra's attack. On the other hand, taking into account the magnitude of the confrontation, and the death of one of the main protagonists of the Dance of the Dragons, we will see on screen the sacrifices and costs that war entails.
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