House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Ending Explained: Who can fly a dragon? What does Dragonseed mean?

House of the Dragon Season 2 has now entered a very interesting zone, where we are only talking serious business because the Dance of the Dragons has finally begun, and there is no going back because we are at war. Episode 5 of the hit HBO series, which serves as the prequel to the wildly popular Game of Thrones, is now in Season 2, where only big moves are around, and there is no time for the smaller ones. Season 2 has been about the loss that stumbled upon mistakes and more loss, only to validate the war that is going to be fought between the kins. The fear is that none would win. Episode 4, which aired last week, was the biggest surprise of the season because it kickstarted the war, and we even lost a major dragon and a very fierce rider. Episode 5 was the aftermath of the same. 

House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Ending Explained:

If you look at it, Episode 5 of House of the Dragon Season 2 was more about breathing. It acted as a mediator between the first half and the second half of the season. It was about what it meant to be a fan of the show. Many could ignore it as a boring episode following one that was so dramatic and intense. But to a few, it was a perfect one that gave us breathing space as we are about to witness a lot of bold things we haven't seen in the world of Game of Thrones. Many dragons are about to get involved; two at par with Vhagar are entering the show and about to choose their riders, and that does call for a massive update. The episode is well-constructed to show you the silence of both parties as they grieve their losses and perform their damage control. And a game-changing end comes up.

In the last two episodes, Jace has grown into a supremely pivotal character. He is now secretly in the chamber named the heir to Rhaenyra, who has told him Aegon's prophecy about the Song of Ice and Fire. So he knows a whole lot. This episode places him on an even higher step when he mentions that Dragonstone can never have a dearth of dragons and that two big ones who can fight Vhagar are sleeping beneath. Yes, Vermithor and Silverwing have been mentioned. But the biggest question that arises is, who will ride them?

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The ending of Episode 5 is all about the same, as Rhaenyra sees a way and loses hope only for Jace to restore her hope. Now they are looking for people of the Targaryen bloodline who never ruled and got married into different houses. Rhaenyra is reminded that Dragonstone will have their entire history and that they can trace. But then, who can fly a dragon and what does Dragonseed mean? Let's prepare you for Episode 6 because we know what unfolds from that promo.

Who Can Fly Dragons?

A dragon is an animal of its own mind. As Daenerys said, a dragon is no slave, right before we heard a firm and loud "Dracarys" for the first time in Game of Thrones. So the basic requirement for a dragon rider is for him or her to be of Valyrian descent. Right now, there are only two houses in Westeros that are of Valyrian descent: Targaryen and Velaryon. These are the terms written by the people of Valyrian descent, and those from outside have never successfully bonded with a dragon. But the fact that there can be exceptions cannot be denied.

What Is Dragonseed?

We are well-versed in the use and relevance of the term "bastard" in Westeros, and one of them still has a special place in our hearts. So, a Dragonseed is a bastard of Valyrian descent. It all depends on the high-born portion of the parentage in a bastard, which should be that of Targaryens or Velaryons who are following Driftmark or Dragonstone for the bastard to qualify. Just like the bastards from the North were called Snow, and the ones from the Stormlands were called Storm, the ones with Valyrian blood were called Dragonseeds or seeds. And Rhaenyra now needs them more than ever.

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