Question 1

How many dragons are there in House of the Dragon?

Accepted Answer

Twenty-four named dragons appear across the Targaryen line: sixteen that fought in the Dance of the Dragons, wild dragons including the Cannibal and Grey Ghost, and historic dragons such as Balerion, Meraxes and Quicksilver that died before the war began.

Question 2

Who rides Vhagar?

Accepted Answer

Aemond Targaryen rides Vhagar during the Dance of the Dragons. She had two riders before him: Visenya Targaryen during Aegon's Conquest, and Laena Velaryon. Vhagar is the largest and oldest living dragon of the war and the last survivor of the Conquest.

Question 3

What is the difference between the blacks and the greens?

Accepted Answer

The blacks support Rhaenyra Targaryen, named heir by her father Viserys I, and take their name from the black-and-red of House Targaryen. The greens support her half-brother Aegon II and are named for the green gown Alicent Hightower wore to Rhaenyra's betrothal feast.

Question 4

How many dragons survive the Dance of the Dragons?

Accepted Answer

Four. Silverwing, Sheepstealer, the Cannibal and the hatchling Morning are the only dragons alive when the Dance ends in 131 AC. Within a generation there are none, which begins the long decline of House Targaryen.

Question 5

When is House of the Dragon Season 4?

Accepted Answer

Season 4 was ordered in November 2025 and is expected in 2028. It will be the final season, covering the Battle Above the God's Eye, the Storming of the Dragonpit, Rhaenyra's death, and the accession of Aegon III.