Why Did Vhagar Abandon Aemond in 'House of the Dragon' Season 3? - Comic Basics
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Vhagar — the largest living dragon — has vanished from Aemond's side, and fans are pointing at Alys Rivers as the one who sent her away.
Principal-Agent ProblemDeception Detection TheoryLoyalty and Betrayal DynamicsUnreliable Narrator
Theory Briefing
- Vhagar's disappearance is the central mystery of House of the Dragon Season 3, with most fan theories blaming Alys Rivers as the orchestrator.
- The prevailing read is that Alys is lying about what she knows, since the audience last saw her in a suspicious context.
- Vhagar is the most powerful dragon in the world, so whoever controls — or loses — her shifts the entire war's balance.
- The theory hinges on whether Alys has her own agenda separate from Aemond, using his trust against him.