3. The dragon eggs
In Season 2 Episode 3, Rhaenyra sends her youngest children away with four dragon eggs to bring them to safety under Rhaena’s supervision. Immediately, the rumor mill started. What are these eggs?
What does the theory say? The eggs could literally be an Easter egg. Because these are supposed to be the eggs that Daenerys will later receive in Game of Thrones.
Is the theory correct? There was some confusion about this theory in the meantime. Initially, it was confirmed. Geeta Patel, the director of said episode, explained in an interview (via Mashable):
These are Daenerys’ eggs. Everyone involved in this show is a big fan of Game of Thrones, so it was very exciting for us to shoot this scene.
This met with resistance from many fans. Because the source material from George R.R. Martin offers a completely different background story for the origin of the three dragon eggs.
Subsequently, Ryan Condal, the showrunner and co-creator of House of the Dragon, also commented. He contradicted Patel’s clear statement and explained (via Entertainment Weekly):
I think the fun of the story as it was written is that there is room for interpretations. I like to imagine it as a possible future.
The theory could theoretically still be correct, but seems rather unlikely.
4. The witch of Harrenhal
Alys Strom is one of the most mysterious characters in House of the Dragon. But is she just strange, or does she actually have magical abilities?
What does the theory say? Many fans suspect that Alys Strom actually possesses magical abilities. The following possibilities are primarily considered:
- Greensight: They have the ability to perceive the past, future, or distant events in their dreams.
- Warg/ Skinchanger: A warg is a human with the ability to enter the mind of animals, share their perception, and control actions.
Alys’ connection to dreams and prophecies becomes more than evident in Season 2. She could very well possess the abilities of a greensight.
Many greensights, though not necessarily all, are also skinchangers. In her ironic remark that she is a “barn owl cursed to live in human form”, there could indeed be some truth to that. Later, she is prominently shown with an owl.
Is the theory correct? In an interview (via Elle), the actress of Alys, X, speaks about the topic:
[Alys] is very powerful in many ways. […] I think she is primarily a healer. […] But I also think she is prophetic. I really believe that, and it is being talked about a lot. I think there is some truth to it. But what remains a mystery for the audience (hopefully) as well as for her is the question How? Where? When? Why? How much of the world can she see?
Alys Strom will likely always remain a mysterious figure, but certain magical abilities seem more than likely.
5. Rhaenycent
The complicated friendship between Rhaenyra and Alicent is an important part of House of the Dragon. But could there be more?
What does the theory say? Especially in Season 1, the friendship between Rhaenyra and Alicent is very close. Many fans therefore suspect that their relationship goes beyond the friendly level.
Romantic feelings between the two would put certain situations in a different light and would make some actions even more credible. Above all, their attempts to find a peaceful solution despite all serious incidents.
Even Alicent’s marriage to Viserys would be even more serious. Alicent would not only have married the father of her best friend, but would also have broken her heart.
Is the theory correct? Although we do not see any romantic interaction between Rhaenyra and Alicent in the series, Rhaenyra does not seem averse to women, as we see from the kiss with Mysaria.
In an interview (via Variety), Sara Hess, a screenwriter, spoke about the relationship. Olivia Cooke, who plays the adult Alicent, also perceives the relation as romantic:
It is an element of queerness at play. Whether one sees it that way or simply as an incredibly passionate friendship that women have at that age, I think understanding this element influences the rest of their relationship. […]
Olivia told me that she believes – and this is her own canon – that the two kissed at some point, made out, or had some form of physical interaction […]. And for Alicent, it was like: ‘Oh, I can’t do this. It’s not right.’
That is the background of their relationship. I would 100% agree with that.
This theory is unlikely to ever be confirmed in the series itself. But it remains an interesting interpretation of a very complex relationship.
Do you need a refresher of all the events from Season 2? Or do you just want to relive them again? Then we have here all episodes of Season 2 ranked for you: House of the Dragon: All episodes of Season 2 in the final ranking, according to IMDb
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