On August 21, 2022, audiences were transported to Westeros once again — this time 200 hundred years prior to the events of Game of Thrones. Based on the book, Fire & Blood, by George R.R. Martin (who will also serve as one of the show's producers), House of the Dragon showcases the events that lead to the Targaryen civil war. This conflict, known as the Dance of Dragons, marks the beginning of the end of the Targaryen dynasty.

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Theories about the Game of Thrones prequel have been circulating the internet since the show's announcement in 2019, and with the show's first season now well underway, fans have more clues than ever about its upcoming events.

Updated on October 22nd, 2022 by Kennedy King: As House of the Dragon's first season draws to a close, fans continue to hypothesize and speculate about the show's future events. George R.R. Martin's novels provide a loose trajectory for the series, but they contain very few details about Viserys' reign and the subsequent Dance of Dragons. Therefore, there is still plenty of room for fan theories that, however unlikely, can help fans anticipate events that have yet to transpire.

This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 1.

12 Larys Strong Is A Warg

Larys Strong consoling Queen Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon.

House Strong is one of the few prominent families in Westeros that maintains a connection with the Old Gods. Although this isn't something that House of the Dragon directly explored during its first season, the series could very well address it in future episodes.

Should the show's creators choose to explore House Strong's connection to the Old Gods, Larys Strong could provide the perfect route. The spymaster seems to have eyes everywhere, and given the plethora of rats shown in the Red Keep, it would certainly make sense if he were able to tap into his House's ancient ability to see through the eyes of animals. Bran demonstrated this ability — referred to as "warging" — in Game of Thrones, so the decision wouldn't be unprecedented.

11 Mysaria Could Finally Answer The Questions Surrounding Quaithe

Quaithe and Mysaria, two mysterious female characters, from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, respectively.

Despite playing an incredibly minor role in the events of Game of Thrones, the enigmatic Quaithe is at the center of an inordinate amount of tin-foil hat theories about the series. Thanks to House of the Dragon's first season, fans are speculating about a connection between the shadowbinder and a brand-new character: Mysaria.

Mysaria begins the series as Daemon Targaryen's romantic partner, eventually transitioning into work as a spymaster in King's Landing. She was presumably set aflame during the events of House of the Dragon's ninth episode, but if she were able to survive, there's a chance that she could have found a second life as a priest of Asshai — just like Quaithe of the Shadow.

10 Corlys Velaryon Won't Die From His Wounds

Corlys on a mountain overlooking the sea in House of the Dragon.

Corlys Velaryon serves as the head of House Velaryon during most of House of the Dragon's first 10 episodes. However, after suffering an injury during combat in the Stepstones, he is left clinging to life. From this point on, he doesn't appear in the series, instead remaining an off-screen presence while the succession of Driftwood is debated.

Despite Corlys' dire circumstances, there's a significant chance that Corlys will return before the end of House of the Dragon. His return would drum up plenty of narrative for the series, even if it were only for one last hurrah.

9 Rhaenyra Will Find A Way To Pass Down The Song Of Ice And Fire

Rhaenyra and Viserys discuss the prophecy in House of the Dragon.

While the Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon television shows don't address the "Prince That Was Promised" prophecy as much as their textual counterparts, it still plays a major role in each series. Viserys has King Aegon's prophecy — titled "the Song of Ice and Fire" in House of the Dragon — engraved upon one of the Conqueror's blades, demonstrating that the series and its creators are very interested in exploring the prophecy's history.

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Currently, King Aegon II is in possession of the dagger that contains this prophecy. However, neither he nor any of his immediate family members are aware of its existence, leaving only Rhaenyra Targaryen to carry on her father's legacy. At some point over the show's following seasons, it seems inevitable that she will obtain this dagger once more.

8 How Other Houses Fit Into The Story

Corlys, Rhaenyra, and Alicent from House of the Dragon.

With a title like House of the Dragon, it's reasonably evident that House Targaryen is the star of the show. However, it wouldn't be Westeros without power-hungry Houses. Fans of Game of Thrones will recognize Houses like Stark and Baratheon, which play minor roles in its prequel; however, Houses Hightower, Velaryon, and Strong play much more prominent roles in the show, leaving fans wondering what other groups else will appear in the near future.

In addition to Houses Hightower, Velaryon, and Targaryen, a few other ancient families will likely play a major role in House of the Dragon's upcoming seasons. House Celtigar — another family of Valyrian blood — and House Stark have yet to pop up in the series, so it's clear that the show's creators are planning to bring in more Houses.

7 Archmaester Gyldayn Tells The Story Of Fire & Blood

Samwell Tarley at the Citadel's library in Game of Thrones.

In the books, one man is known for documenting the history of the Targaryens: Archmaester Gyldayn. In the book Fire & Blood, the source material for the show, the story is told by Gyldayn in the first person and reads like a history book. As with most historical texts, there are mysterious events with hanging information — some of which may get clarified in the show.

It's unclear whether Gyldayn will make an appearance on screen at any point during House of the Dragon. The cast list doesn't list Gyldayn; however, that does not mean he won't make an appearance eventually in potential later seasons.

6 The History Of Westeros Will Continue To Be Revealed

The various sigils for each major House in Westeros.

House of the Dragon is set around 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. However, if there's something fans know about Westeros, it's how the past dramatically impacts the future. Game of Thrones fans are eager to see House of the Dragon give a more detailed account of the historical events that transpire during the Dance of Dragons.

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Several significant historical events were mentioned during Game of Thrones. However, flashbacks to these events were rare. House of the Dragon has the opportunity to shine more light on some of the impactful events that shaped Westeros during the downfall of the Targaryen Dynasty.

5 The Show Will Fix Daenerys' Character Arc

Daenerys Targaryen in Game Of Thrones.

One of the biggest complaints from fans about the Game of Thrones series finale was Daenerys's uncharacteristic decision to burn down King's Landing and its innocent civilians. Because Dany's father, King Aerys II, was known as the "Mad King," it was suggested that Dany could succumb to the same affliction some say plagued the Targaryen line.

Because Season 8 shortened its episode count for the finale season, fans complained her storyline wasn't given enough time to develop or make her transformation make sense. Some fans believe House of the Dragon will rectify this by explaining why the Red Keep is so important to Dany and her ancestors and help give viewers a better understanding of the madness believed to be a Targaryen family trait.

4 There Will Be More Targaryen Premonitions

Rhaenyra Tagaryen, played by Emma Darcy, in House of the Dragon Season 1.

According to the lore within George R.R. Martin's books, those of House Targaryen have specific traits, such as platinum or silver hair, purple eyes, and tolerance to heat. However, fans of the show may not be aware that Targaryens are prone to have premonition-like dreams.

While this ability wasn't featured in the show, in the books, Daenerys has dreams foretelling the birth of her three dragons and continues to have prophetic visions throughout the series. Earlier in Targaryen history, a vision Daenys the Dreamer has 12 years prior saved them from the fall of Valyria. Although one character in House of the Dragon may have already demonstrated this ability, several other candidates could as well.

3 Helaena Will Provide More Premonitions About The Future

Helaena Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

Throughout the first season of House of the Dragon, Helaena Targaryen appears to drop subtle hints about future events in the series. Her premonitions about Aemond's eye and the "beast beneath the boards" both seem to contain some validity, making her one of the most unique characters in the series thus far.

Targaryen dreamers haven't been uncommon throughout history, but they've been featured very little in the events of the franchise's television episodes. Watching Helaena demonstrate her supernatural gifts would be a treat for audiences moving forward.

2 Fans Will See More Of The Targaryens' Dragons

House of the Dragon poster featuring one of the series' dragons.

There are famous dragons long-time fans of George R.R. Martin's books are eager to see on the show. Game of Thrones shows dragons returning to the world, while House of the Dragon depicts a world where dragons reign. When Martin announced the Game of Thrones prequel was in the works, he said the show would feature 17 dragons. However, he failed to mention their names.

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So far, House of the Dragon has only shown viewers around half of these 17 dragons (assuming that number will actually turn out to be true). This has fans highly excited about the inclusion of more flying beasts, as there are plenty of opportunities to introduce them moving forward.

1 There Will Be More Time Jumping & Flashbacks

Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra with Alicent in House Of The Dragon.

To condense George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice & Fire series into Game of Thrones, some characters were aged up so the same actor could continue their role — such as Daenerys. House of the Dragon took this a step further, incorporating timeskips on a regular basis during the show's first season.

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Queen Alicent Hightower, and several other characters all undergo actor changes due to the first season's temporal jumps. Whether this trend will continue in the second season remains to be seen, but regardless, fans would certainly enjoy it.

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