Detailed fan art compares the size and scale of 18 dragons fromHouse of the DragonandGame of Thrones. Whileonly three dragons–Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion–are inGame of Thrones, there are far more dragons in the prequel series. From Vhagar to Caraxes, there is no shortage ofdragons inHouse of the Dragonas the Targaryens largely wage their civil war for the Iron Throne by riding the formidable, intelligent, and unparalleled creatures that are the symbol of their house.
On Instagram,Mikel Rekondoshared his fan art thatshowcases the unique size and scale of 18 dragons from George R.R. Martin’s universe. The first image shows all 18 dragons, which helps to highlight similarities and differences between their various sizes and appearances. Each dragon is then individually featured in the images that follow, from Balerion the Black Dread to Moondancer, before the final image showing both Arrax and Vermax. There is even a depiction of the White Walker version of Viserion. Check out the art below:
What This Means For House Of The Dragon
Each Dragon Is Unique
WhileHouse of the Dragonis not able to live up toGame of Thronesin certain respects, one of the ways that the prequel does surpass its predecessor is the wider range of dragons that are featured. Rekondo’s impressive artprovides a fascinating look at dragons who lived before, during, and after the events ofHouse of the Dragonin stunning detail. Given the many storylines thatGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragonjuggle, it is refreshing to take a moment to slow down and observe each dragon’s appearance in more depth.
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Balerion, Meraxes, and Vhagar are thelargest dragons in theGame of Thronesuniverse, which is easier to appreciate when seeing them visually depicted individually and in contrast with the other dragons.Vhagar’s size has been an important plot point inHouse of the Dragonand has helped the Greens maintain control of the Iron Throne for now. However, after the dragonseed developments in season 2, even Vhagar’s size may not be enough to contend with the fact that the Blacks now have more dragons on their side.
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It Makes House Of The Dragon Season 3 An Even More Exciting Prospect
As the wait forHouse of the Dragonseason 3continues, it is rewarding to see the enthusiasm for the series kept alive through fan art such as this. As fearsome as Drogon is inGame of Thrones, the art is a reminder that he is much smaller than the likes of Balerion, Meraxes, and Vhagar. In addition to this reminder, the art makes meeven more excited to see more of these dragons in action duringHouse of the Dragonseason 3, especially now that several of them have only recently acquired riders in the series.
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House of the Dragon is a 2022 fantasy drama set in the world of Westeros, chronicling the Targaryen dynasty at its height. The story revolves around King Viserys’s controversial decision to name his daughter Rhaenyra as heir to the Iron Throne, sparking tensions and divisions within the realm.
