Dragons plant no trees. Remember that. Remember who you are, what you were made to be. Remember your words. “Fire and Blood,” Daenerys told the swaying grass.
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON | 2.04 - "The Red Dragon and the Gold"
GAME OF THRONES | 8.05 - "The Bells"
The dragons met violently a thousand feet above the field of battle, as balls of fire burst and blossomed, so bright that men swore later that the sky was full of suns.
— Battle of the Rook's Rest
⤷ gender neutral, ambiguous race, and any size reader. Requests are open, thank you for reading!
ᴹᵃˢᵗᵉʳˡᶤˢᵗ | ᴹᵃˢᵗᵉʳˡᶤˢᵗ ᴵᴵ
๋࣭⭑ 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐍 ✶⋆.˚
・An injured rider would make Balerion see pure red. But he would be old enough to reel himself in, listen down the connection/bond to see how badly you were injured and what course of action to take.
・For example, if his rider was incapacitated, then getting you to a safe place is the number one priority. But if you can still ride, then revenge would be enacted.
・Balerion’s immense size and dominance would make him nearly unstoppable.
・Balerion would want to prioritize shielding his injured rider, possibly using his massive body as a physical barrier.
・He might attempt to remove his rider from danger, either by carrying them away or by creating a defensive perimeter of destruction around them.
・Balerion’s intelligence, hinted at in the books, would likely make him more than just a mindless engine of destruction.
・If his rider commanded him to retreat or focus on defense rather than attack, Balerion would likely obey, showing a calculated restraint.
・If his rider is badly injured but in a safe space, then Balerion wouldn't leave their side.
・The large beast would be wary of whoever came near you and would only allow those he knew to help
・If you weren't able to speak aka say commands to Balerion, then he would patrol the area. Not going too far, and perching closer than he usually does
・If you are able to speak, then you would tell him you're alright and he should go on as normal.
๋࣭⭑ 𝐕𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐑 ✶⋆.˚
・With an injured rider, Vhagar would be absolutely and utterly furious.
・She would become an overwhelming force, destroying anyone and anything in her vision.
・With guidance from you, Vhagar would calm down.
・Her age evokes wisdom, especially as a war dragon; she would have a keen sense of the battlefield and make sure that while attacking, she is also evacuating you.
・Despite her ferocity, she would be guarding you the whole time. Aka, shielding you and positioning you in a defensive spot.
・Vhagar would continue to spew fire but also growl and roar to frighten off any other potential threats
・Vhagar’s bond with you would lead to visible signs of distress
・Everyone would hear her cries echo across the battlefield, hear her song of woe. She'd feel shame underneath her fury that you got hurt while with her
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒏: While Balerion’s sheer size and strength might make his reaction similarly destructive, Vhagar’s advanced age and battle experience would give her a more tactical edge.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Dragons like Caraxes or Meleys, while also aggressive, would lack Vhagar’s overwhelming physical dominance and ability to destroy on a massive scale.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Unlike Dreamfyre or Silverwing, Vhagar’s response would prioritize vengeance and destruction over restraint or evasion.
๋࣭⭑ 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐗𝐄𝐒 ✶⋆.˚
・Meraxes, like the other dragons of the Conquest, was a powerful war dragon and used to destruction.
・If her rider were injured, Meraxes’s immediate reaction would be to obliterate the source of the threat.
・In a battle scenario, Meraxes could become an impenetrable barrier of flame and fury, ensuring you were unreachable.
・Dragons are known to express emotions through vocalizations and physical actions.
・If you were hurt, Meraxes would be continuously roaring, snarling, and snapping.
・Her behavior might become erratic or more aggressive, reflecting her emotional connection to her rider.
・The emotional connection is a large factor in the response of a dragon. When a dragon and a person bond, that bond is seemingly for life.
・Whatever hurts the human, is emotionally felt by their mount.
・Hence, Meraxes response would be utterly devastating for your enemies
・She would be doing both: exacting revenge and keeping you safe.
・As one of the most formidable dragons of her era, Meraxes’s wrath would be remembered as nothing short of legendary.
๋࣭⭑ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐋 ✶⋆.˚
・If The Cannibal's rider were injured, his reaction would ... be to ... kill ... everybody...
・He would lash out with unrestrained savagery.
・His ferocity would far surpass most dragons, as his instincts would push him to eliminate any perceived threat
・The Cannibal would eliminate anything or anyone in proximity to his injured rider, even allies
・The Cannibal, a once wild dragon, is driven by a hyper-territorial instinct.
・After completely obliterating the battle field, he would take his rider to a secluded location, ensuring they remain inaccessible to enemies—or anyone else.
・Even with your commands, it would take him a while to fly you to your other allies as he doesn't trust anyone. Only after hunting the enemy down and wiping them from this earth, will he have calmed down enough to listen to you
๋࣭⭑ 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐅𝐘𝐑𝐄 ✶⋆.˚
・Dreamfyre is characterized by a mix of grace, loyalty, and sensitivity, marking her as one of the more intriguing dragons in Westerosi lore.
・Dreamfyre is one of the more gentler dragons. Therefore, there is a completely small chance that she would be on the battlefield. This scenario would be in an out of the blue situation or an attack by the enemy targeting you two.
・However, in this scenario, Dreamfyre would likely focus on defensive actions.
・She would focus on using her fire to clear immediate threats but wouldn't pursue prolonged attacks
・While not as naturally combative as some dragons, Dreamfyre would still lash out if her rider were injured.
・Her response would likely be measured and focused
・Dreamfyre has great speed and agility; using this it would allow her to retreat, ensuring your safety above all else
・With the dragon/rider connection, Dreamfyre would show emotional distress
・Even if you were conscious and trying to calm her down, she would still emit loud, mournful roars or cries.
・While not an overly aggressive dragon, Dreamfyre would still have erratic movements or hostile displays toward anything nearby.
๋࣭⭑ 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑 ✶⋆.˚
・Vermithor is an older, powerful dragon with a temperament.
・Vermithor’s size, strength, and battle experience would make his reaction swift and devastating.
・A measured but brutal assault on attackers.
・A protective stance over the injured rider, displaying his dominance.
・His fire-breathing, completely destructive due to his size, would be unleashed in waves, targeting enemies indiscriminately if he perceived a general danger.
・To protect you further, he would place himself between you and the source of the threat.
・He would continue to try and intimidate any approaching enemies with roaring, hissing, growling and then his fire.
・His intimidation tactics are both used as an expression of anger and a warning to others.
・Erratic behavior, such as pacing or circling would ensue if you were incapacitated and no clear threat remained.
・However, after you're brought to safety, he continues to worry and becomes a very grumpy dragon
・He snaps at whoever comes near. Won't move from his spot which is closest to you.
๋࣭⭑ 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 ✶⋆.˚
・Silverwing, who is known to have a calm, gentle, and loyal nature, is a dragon more inclined toward peace than war.
・Being in this position would be quite difficult for her. However, her instincts are to shield you from any further harm.
・This wouldn't happen on a battlefield; she isn't a war dragon and never will be.
・But that doesn't mean she wouldn't care about you -
・No way. She would be so riled up if you were hurt; you mean everything to her.
・She'd position herself as a barrier between you and any perceived threats, using her size and wings to create a defensive shield.
・While not as naturally destructive as dragons like Caraxes or Vermithor, Silverwing would still retaliate if her rider’s injury were caused by an attack.
・Her fire-breathing would likely be precise and focused, aimed at neutralizing specific threats rather than unleashing indiscriminate chaos.
・Her actions would reflect a balance between her rider’s safety and her own survival instincts.
・If the situation were dire, Silverwing would 100% prioritize escaping with you to a safe location.
・Her agility and speed in flight would allow her to remove you from immediate danger while avoiding further confrontation.
・Silverwing’s bond with you would make her sensitive to the your needs, and she might instinctively seek out a secure place
・Dragons are highly attuned to their riders’ emotions and physical well-being. If you were hurt, Silverwing might vocalize her distress through mournful roars or cries, expressing her bond with her rider.
๋࣭⭑ 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐘𝐒 ✶⋆.˚
・Meleys, "The Red Queen," is known for her speed and cunning. If you were injured, Meleys would likely adopt a hit-and-run strategy. Yes, she would come up with that strategy herself
・She's incredibly intelligent; certainly in battle
・Meleys, with her reputation for ferocity in battle, would respond to her rider’s injury with overwhelming aggression.
・If the threat were identifiable, Meleys would unleash her fire and claws directly at the source of the danger, acting swiftly and decisively.
・Her actions would leave the enemy completely obliterated.
・In a chaotic or ambiguous situation, her fury might manifest as indiscriminate attacks, using her speed and power to devastate anything nearby.
・Despite her aggressive nature, Meleys would also prioritize protecting you from further harm.
・Known as one of the fastest dragons, Meleys might take to the skies with you if the situation required a retreat.
・Her speed would make her an effective escape, ensuring her rider’s safety.
・From the air, Meleys could continue her assault, raining fire on enemies while maintaining a strategic advantage.
・Meleys would stay hyper-aware of anything while you're being helped by the maesters
๋࣭⭑ 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐗𝐄𝐒 ✶⋆.˚
・Caraxes has a reputation for aggression, intelligence, and ferocity - all traits that are perfect in a war dragon. And his smaller size does not deter from that fact. He's known as 'The Blood Wyrm' for a reason.
・His reaction to his rider being injured would reflect his deeply protective instincts, fierce temperament, and battle-hardened nature.
・Caraxes would react in an overwhelming retaliation - immediate and violent aggression.
・His reaction would be swift and ruthless, targeting anything or anyone perceived as a threat.
・Caraxes would unleash his fire in a wide and destructive sweep
・He would incinerate enemies without hesitation or regard for any collateral damage.
・The dragon would use his claws, teeth, and tail to tear through attackers, his long and serpentine body giving him a deadly advantage in close combat.
・One thing he has above the other dragons is his unique roar. It would halt the battlefield, making everyone stop what they were doing and rethink their next decision...
・Caraxes' strong bond with you would make him unusually attentive to his rider, potentially staying close to ensure your safety.
๋࣭⭑ 𝐒𝐘𝐑𝐀𝐗 ✶⋆.˚
・Known for her majestic appearance, loyalty, and a more restrained temperament compared to many war-hardened dragons.
・Syrax is described as relatively calm and well-trained.
・ She would likely react with a balance of aggression and loyalty, following your commands even if you were injured.
・Syrax would unleash loud, intimidating roars to deter or frighten off any attackers, creating a moment of pause in the chaos.
・She has both defensive and aggressive actions toward immediate threats. But she doesn't go after them i.e., give chase or hunt. She's more concerned about you.
・Syrax’s bond with her rider would result in visible signs of distress
・Whining or mournful roars to express her anxiety and protectiveness.
・Pacing, stomping, or circling around you, showing her heightened agitation and concern.
・Syrax is very responsive to your guidance, so her reaction would also depend on your condition:
If Conscious: Syrax would likely follow your commands closely, balancing defense and attack according to her rider’s wishes.
If Incapacitated: Without your guidance, Syrax’s instincts would lean toward defense and retreat rather than sustained aggression.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Unlike massive dragons like Vhagar or Balerion, Syrax’s response would be more measured, leveraging her loyalty and agility over brute strength.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒈𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Syrax would be less overtly destructive than dragons like Caraxes or Vermithor, focusing on protection rather than annihilation or revenge.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Like Silverwing, Syrax’s protective instincts would take precedence over aggression, but she would still retaliate if provoked.
๋࣭⭑ 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐌𝐎𝐊𝐄 ✶⋆.˚
・His temperament is more even-keeled than some of the larger and more aggressive dragons, but he is still fiercely loyal to his rider.
・If you were injured, Seasmoke’s reaction would reflect his youthful energy, agility, and protective instincts.
・As a younger dragon, Seasmoke might be more reliant on his rider’s commands.
・Seasmoke would likely roar or hiss loudly to warn off attackers, using his presence to assert dominance without necessarily resorting to immediate aggression.
・Seasmoke’s youthful agility would make his attacks quick and precise
・One of Seasmoke’s greatest strengths is his speed and maneuverability, which he would use to prioritize his rider’s safety:
・If the situation became overwhelming, Seasmoke would likely take to the skies, carrying his rider to a secure location far from danger.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Unlike massive dragons like Vhagar or Balerion, Seasmoke’s reaction would rely on speed and agility rather than overwhelming power.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒈𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Seasmoke would be less destructive than dragons like Caraxes or Vermithor, focusing on defense and precision over outright devastation.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: While not as passive as Silverwing or Dreamfyre, Seasmoke’s response would blend protectiveness with a readiness to retaliate if needed.
๋࣭⭑ 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐎𝐍 ✶⋆.˚
・His reaction would be intense, driven by his instinct to protect you
・Drogon would have an overwhelming aggression toward the perceived threat.
・He'd unleash a devastating torrent of fire, indiscriminately attacking anyone or anything nearby that he associates with the danger.
・In the moment he wouldn't be able to discern who is friend or foe. All he knows is that you're hurt, and he practically allowed it to happen.
・The battlefield would be complete destruction. Even if you said the word 'Dracarys' or not.
・There'd be nowhere for anyone to run and hide; everything would be set alight. There wouldn't be any enemies left.
・If your injury is really bad than Drogon’s aggression would increase in the following days or weeks.
・Drogon could become more irritable or territorial, perceiving any approach toward you as a potential threat.
・His bond with you would most definitely intensify, causing him to stay closer than usual and grow even more protective.
・It means even his brothers wouldn't be able to come near you
๋࣭⭑ 𝐑𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 ✶⋆.˚
・He has a temperament that's balanced between the aggressiveness of Drogon and the gentleness of Viserion.
・Rhaegal perceives himself as your guardian; the one who will protect and look after you no matter what.
・His reaction to his rider being injured would reflect his protective instincts, loyalty to you.
・Rhaegal’s nature suggests he would retaliate against those who harmed his rider, but his response would be more measured than Drogon’s fiery rage
・He would strike down attackers with calculated force. Not letting anyone near you, for fear of causing further injuries.
・Defensive posturing, shielding you with his body. Taking as many hits as he needs to keep you safe
・Potentially retreating to a safe location if you were incapacitated. He knows who is enemies and allies are and if he cannot get you to help, then he will find a place to keep you safe
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒐𝒏: Rhaegal's reaction would likely be more measured and defensive, as Drogon’s temperament leans toward unrestrained aggression.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒏: Rhaegal’s response would be similar in wanting to get you to safety, but he might exhibit less emotional vulnerability. He'd be more concerned with what comes next.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑶𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Unlike seasoned and battle-hardened dragons like Vhagar or Balerion, Rhaegal's reaction would lack the overwhelming dominance and experience but would still showcase fierce loyalty and instinctive defense.
๋࣭⭑ 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐍 ✶⋆.˚
・Viserion, like Rhaegal, is less aggressive than Drogon but still fiercely loyal. If injured, his response might depend on the severity of the threat.
・In this scenario, when Viserion is being attacked and has an injured rider, then he will become death. People often disregard him as the most affectionate of the dragons; which is true. But that doesn't mean he wouldn't fight to the death to keep you alive and safe.
・He would be using every part of his body to attack; fire, his claws, whipping his tail, roaring, and using his body to shield you
・If the injury were severe or the danger overwhelming, Viserion would prioritize fleeing the situation to carry you to safety
・Viserion’s response would also depend heavily on your condition and commands
・He would become more erratic without hearing you or your instruction
・If you were gravely injured or incapacitated, Viserion would likely remain close, refusing to leave her side and acting as a vigilant protector.
・When he gets you to safety, he'll be gentle to land - not wanting to jostle you. He's very intune with you.
・But when he's alone, he'll start whining and crying. Feeling guilty.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒐𝒏: Viserion’s reaction would likely be more measured and defensive, as Drogon’s temperament leans toward unrestrained aggression.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒉𝒂𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍: Rhaegal’s response would be similar in protectiveness, but Viserion might exhibit more emotional vulnerability given his more sensitive disposition.
𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑶𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒔: Unlike seasoned and battle-hardened dragons like Vhagar or Balerion, Viserion’s reaction would lack the overwhelming dominance and experience but would still showcase fierce loyalty and instinctive defense.
sometimes i forget not everyone knows the theory that lightbringer is and always has been a dragon, and that the azor ahai story is the story of someone bringing about dragons to bring balance to fire/ice. and thus dany is azor ahai reborn and drogon is lightbringer
-there’s an asshai story about the birth of the first dragons that says the moon was a dragon’s egg. the moon touched the sun and the moon cracked open to release the dragons
-the azor ahai story goes that he tries 3 time to forge lightbringer, the third requiring the willing sacrifice of his wife ended up cracking the moon and forging the flaming sword
-dany tries 3 times to hatch her dragon eggs, the 3rd requiring her willing sacrifice (walking into the flames)
-dany and drogo are frequently referred to as the moon and the sun, respectively, and dany (the moon) steps into the pyre with drogo (the sun) and the eggs crack and the dragons are released
-drogon’s egg hatches last, and the book says it sounded like the world cracked open, dragons return for the first time in living memory
so we’ve got the original azor ahai cracking the moon, the moon in established folklore has been viewed as a dragon’s egg, drogon’s egg cracks like the planet is breaking. hence, the asshai myth is another culture’s take on the azor ahai/dragon origin story. and dany hatching drogon IS dany forging lightbringer.
there’s a lot more but this is all i’ve got, thanks for coming to my ted talk
(oh and check out @ hallowed.harpy on tik tok i heard the bit about the sun/moon symbolism from her)
I lived and worked in a lighthouse at a previous job. There was a thick line painted in a circle around the shack where the fog signal was kept. The line represented how close you could get to the fog signal without experiencing physical harm in the form of eardrums shattering or worse.
Even in the house it was LOUD. Probably the loudest thing I have ever experienced but at a normal, predictable interval. You would begin to time your sentences with little pauses with the rest of the lighthouse crew so you would talk like this while making your………..HORN…………. tea and then carry on talking because you knew when it would go off. It rattled the walls and the dishes in our cabinet.
At least one girl had died there. They kept photos of her everywhere “in honor of her sacrifice” because she had decided to take the winter watch alone and died in a storm where bounders the size of mini vans had been lifted out of the ocean and left scattered across the island, to say nothing of the ice chunks. People weren’t allowed to be alone on the watch after that.
One day a dead moose washed up on shore and it took my entire crew all day but we managed to rig up a line to hang it up to dry because we thought having a moose skeleton in the house would really spice the living room up a bit. It did. Weird shit happens when six of you are left alone, like ALONE ALONE, no cell reception, no wifi, just a radio to contact the real world and not a lot of reason to do that. People don’t go on lighthouse jobs if they want to stay connected, I’ve found.
That said Id do it all again, I really do treasure those days
I love this post because the replies are like "for anyone who doesn't know what nestle did, they benefited from [insert human rights violation here]" but nestle has done SO many fucked up things you get a different topic in every comment
Drained water from places suffering from drought for absolute pennies.
Made African mothers dependent on their milk formula, which they gave for free, until their milk dried up. Then they required them to purchase it, mothers could not afford it, mixed in too little to fulfill nutrient needs, and mixed it with polluted water. Children died.
Used slavery to produce their cocoa.
Pushed for water to be considered a “want” not a “need” and is at the forefront of arguments that water is not a human right.
Poisoned Chinese infants with melamine in their milk formula.
Demanded Ethiopia pay a debt owed to Nestle, during a FAMINE.
Price-fixed food items.
Contributed to deforestation for their cocoa farming.
The worst thing is, Nestle owns TONS of other brands, making it difficult to avoid for certain products.
Nestlé is LITERALLY the largest food company in the world BECAUSE they have one of the worst track records. It is impossible to make that much money without lying, stealing, and killing.
you just know if daenerys was ruling over a westerosi territory the entire fandom would sit up and take notice but since slaver's bay is so politically removed and so culturally different from the explicitly western westeros it isn't given much more attention especially how much it shapes her as a ruler. it literally covers everthing; courtly politicking, battle tactics, the magic element of the locked up dragons as well as slaves in far off cities like volantis calling on her, emotional and administrative conflicts in dany's own little coming of age storyline which is also packed with an arranged marriage and her romance with daario, a group of characters actively seeking her out and hearing of her in far off places because she has been that influential in upending the social structure of an entire continent; there are so many compelling things about it and just as many biases a lot of readers bear while approaching these chapters. it really does dany's arc an injustice because she is a teenager playing adult level politics on an enormous scale while also possessing half of the magical aspect.
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