In a baffling turn during the latest episode of House of the Dragon, the massive dragon Vhagar seemingly deserted her wounded rider, Aemond, at Harrenhal. While Aemond is currently under the care of Alys Rivers, his claim that Vhagar would never leave him voluntarily suggests darker forces—or perhaps Alys’s own manipulative influence—are at play.
The lore of Westeros dictates that dragons and riders share a bond until death, making this departure a significant mystery. As Aemond remains in a feverish, vulnerable state, the episode challenges the traditional rules of the dragon-rider connection, leaving fans to wonder if this is a result of witchcraft or something even more ominous.