Laenor Velaryon expertly rides a dragon in the “House of the Dragon” episode 3 finale despite not being a real Targaryen. Since only members of the House Targaryen family are believed to be able to ride dragons in the Game of Thrones timeline, this became another opportunity to demonstrate Jon Snow’s ancestry. By demonstrating that dragonriding isn’t wholly limited to House Targaryen, “House of the Dragon” temporarily breaches this rule. Major Targaryen figures, like Princess Rhaenyra on Syrax and Prince Daemon on Caraxes, were previously portrayed on dragonback in the first few episodes of “House of the Dragon.” Dragons are … Continue reading Reasons Laenor Velaryon (who is not a Targaryen heir) Can Ride A Dragon