Introduction
Vhagar was more than just a dragon; she was a legend whose fire-breathing and extraordinary powers established the very mould of Westerosi history.From her young, legendary days at Dragonstone, through her major role in Aegon's Conquest and the Dance of the Dragons, Vhagar's story is one of strength, ferocity, and unwavering loyalty to her riders.
Early Life and Riders
Born on Dragonstone during the tumultuous Century of Blood, about 52 BC, Vhagar was named after some ancient god of Old Valyria.First mentioned as the smallest of the three dragons that allied with Aegon the Conqueror in his quest to conquer Westeros, she soon turned out to be a number one big scale dragon.Mentioned first to ride her was Queen Visenya Targaryen, sister-wife to Aegon and a fierce warrior in her own right.
To press the point, the two together made an extremely dangerous team with both Visenya's fierce determination and Vhagar's rising strength.
Vhagar would, upon Aegon's Conquest, mount Visenya to various significant battles.Most notably, she was instrumental in the Field of Fire, where the combined might of the Targaryen dragons destroyed the armies of the Reach and the Rock, decimating their forces.Her flames burned so hot, able to melt through armor to cook knights alive, instilling such awe at the sight of the Targaryen's fearsome power in respect.
The First Dornish War
Vhagar was claimed by Prince Baelon Targaryen after Visenya diedá…³the son of King Jaehaerys I.
In truth, he was a fine dragonrider, and with Vhagar, they maintained Targaryen supremacy throughout most corners of the realm.At that point, Vhagar was a huge creature, probably one of the greatest dragons in all of Westeros.Even so, with Baelon's untimely death, Vhagar again did not have a rider.
Vhagar's next major rider was Lady Laena Velaryon, a brave and enterprising dragonrider. The bond between Laena and Vhagar was fierce, with many exploits shared by the two dragons. Upon Laena's death, Vhagar was claimed by Prince Aemond Targaryen, central to the Dance of the Dragons. There was also a dispute over Aemond's claim to Vhagar that really started to enhance the tension and strife within the House of Targaryen.
The Dance of the Dragons
Legacy
Vhagar's was a legacy of might and terror. Her roar could shake the very foundations of castles, and her presence on the field of battle was enough to turn the tide of war. Even in death, Vhagar serves as a symbol for the power of House Targaryen and the ruin that dragons are capable of inflicting. Having lived for over a century, she was one of the oldest and most experienced dragons in Westerosi history.
Appearance and Characteristics
Vhagar was a grand sight: bronze scales with greenish-blue highlights, and bright green eyes. By the time of the Dance of the Dragons, she had grown nearly as large as Balerion the Black Dread, largest dragon in the history of Westeros. Her breath was so hot that it could melt a knight's armor, a testimony to her immense power. Vhagar was vast and violent, and her bellow alone could shake the foundations of Storm's End.
Cultural Influence
Vhagar's impact on Westerosi culture and history is immense. She was a walking epitome of the might of Targaryen and their ability to harness dragons as tools of war. Her presence across the skies of Westeros served to remind at all times of the supremacy of the Targaryen and claim to the Iron Throne. Her exploits were passed down generations through stories that became part of Westerosi lore.
Quotes About Vhagar
Many famous lords and ladies of Westeros have spoken of Vhagar to assert her legendary status. Tyrion Lannister said that once Vhagar was large enough that one could ride a horse down her gullet, an exaggeration if it was meant to underline awe and dread. During the Dance of the Dragons, it was said that no living dragon could stand beside her in size and ferocity.
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