Warning : Spoilers forwards for House of the Dragon time of year 2 , episode 6 , " Smallfolk . "

Summary

While Vhagar has been taking the glare , and understandably so , ground on his status as the biggest tartar alive , the Team Black appendage amongHouse of the Dragon ’s charactersare now tasked with finding a solution to their tartar problem . Rhaenrya ’s dragon , Syrax , is too small to go up against Vhagar , as is Prince Jacaerys ' dragon , Vermax . away from the struggle of endeavor to larn more dragonriders , Seasmoke ’s new ridermay further perplex Team Black ’s efforts . That say , it ’s important that we do n’t leave Caraxes , even ifHouse of the Dragonseemingly has this time of year .

Team Black ’s Dragons & Riders In Fire & ancestry

Draco

Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon with his dragon Caraxes in the background

Custom Image by Debanjana Chowdhury

passenger

Syrax

Rhaenyra Targaryen

Alys Rivers and Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 2 with a purple background

Caraxes

Daemon Targaryen

Meleys

Daemon (Matt Smith) with Caraxes in House of the Dragon Episode 10 finale

Rhaenys Targaryen

Vermax

Jacaerys Velaryon

Article image

Arrax

Lucerys Velaryon

Moondancer

House of the Dragon

Baela Targaryen

Seasmoke

Addam of Hull

Silverwing

Ulf White

Vermithor

Hugh Hammer

Sheepstealer

nettle

aurora

Rhaena Targaryen

Stormcloud

Aegon Targaryen

Tyraxes

Joffrey Velaryon

What Has Been Happening To Caraxes While Daemon Has Had His Visions?

Caraxes Doesn’t Seem To Be Feeling Daemon’s Confusion

As visit throughoutGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragon , dragons have a very unique bond with their chosen passenger . The connection stems from the bloodline , but there also has to be a strong emotional and mental bond for the pairing to work . There ’s no uncertainty that the Draco in the franchise are remarkably intelligent , but we ’ve seen how in air they are with everything go on around them . allot , Daemon has been experience unknown visions inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 while stick around at Harrenhal . If Daemon ’s idea is being messed with to the point that he ’s losing his saneness , I now enquire why his dragon Caraxes is n’t also being affected .

it would make sense if Caraxes were feel the same type of mental upheaval that Daemon has been receive

WhenRhaenyra suffered a spontaneous abortion inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , Syrax showcased some of that same pain . The grief between dragon and rider was also portion out when the pair sought Luke and Arrax ’s corpse . Therefore , it would make sense if Caraxes were feel the same type of mental turmoil that Daemon has been experiencing , but that does n’t seem to be the instance . In " Smallfolk , " Caraxes is still relaxing near the weirwood tree in the courtyard , but I have n’t view any house that he ’s going through the same mind games as his rider . We know dragon need to log Z’s , but does that signify they ca n’t feel their riders ' emotional dreams and visions ?

While it also lends more accompaniment to a separate title , House of the Dragon season 2 , episode 6 debunks a big theory about Daemon ’s Harrenhal storyline .

House Of The Dragon Season 2 Has Mostly Wasted Caraxes So Far

Daemon’s Dragon Will Still Be Important

admonition : Spoilers for George R.R. Martin ’s A Song of Ice and Fire !

Again , I ca n’t tell enough that I ’ve enjoyed howHouse of the Dragonseason 2 has showcased the tartar as a whole . But even with that say , I acknowledge that the season has underutilized Caraxes so far . Aside from short trips as part of Daemon ’s escapades to acquire allies , Caraxes has been stay put at Harrenhal and away from the action . We ’ve seen why Caraxes is known as one of the savage dragons , and he certainly does n’t miss struggle experience , but he has n’t had much to do in season 2 . Though it ’s a shame , it ’s important to mark that he wo n’t be trapped in Harrenhal ’s courtyard forever .

Like Daemon , Caraxes has a pivotal function in the Dance of the Dragons . According toA Song of Ice and Firelore , Daemon and Caraxes will eventually fight Aemond and Vhagar near Harrenhal in what becomes screw as the Battle Above the Gods Eye . During the battle , which I could see happening inHouse of the Dragonseason 3,Daemon dig Aemond in the eye , killing his nephew . Whereas Vhagar was killed during the fight , Caraxes would die briefly after due to injuries , while Daemon ’s organic structure was never found . It might take time , but Caraxes still has more action to come .