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| Character_name= Rhaegal
 
| Character_name= Rhaegal
| image        = [[File:Rhaegal FFG.jpg|250px]]  
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| image        = [[File:Rhaegal a hidden agenda by christopherburdett.jpg|350px]]  
 
| image_caption  = © Fantasy Flight Games
 
| image_caption  = © Fantasy Flight Games
 
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| Allegiance = [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
 
| Allegiance = [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
| Race = [[Dragon]]
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| Place_of_Birth= [[Dothraki Sea]]
 
| Place_of_Birth= [[Dothraki Sea]]
| Date_of_Birth ={{Date|298}}
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| Date_of_Birth ={{Date|299}}
 
| Place_of_Death=
 
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| Books = [[A Game of Thrones]] (Appears)<br>[[A Clash of Kings]] (Appears)<br>[[A Storm of Swords]] (Appears)<br>[[A Dance with Dragons]] (Appears)
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| Books = ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (appears)<br>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (appears)
| TV_series =  [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]]
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| TV_series =  [[Game of Thrones - Season 1|Season 1]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 2|Season 2]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 3|Season 3]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]]  {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 5|Season 5]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 6|Season 6]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 7|Season 7]] {{!}} [[Game of Thrones - Season 8|Season 8]]
 
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[[File:Marc Fishman Rhaegal in the pit face.jpg|Rhaegal - by Marc Fishman © |thumb|300px|right]]
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'''Rhaegal''' is one of the dragons born on the [[Dothraki Sea]], along with [[Drogon]] and [[Viserion]]. Commanded by [[Daenerys Targaryen]], he was [[named after|named]] for her brother, Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]].{{Ref|ACOK|12}}
  
'''Rhaegal''' is one of the dragons born on the [[Dothraki Sea]], along with [[Drogon]] and [[Viserion]]. Commanded by [[Daenerys Targaryen]], he was named for her brother, [[Rhaegar Targaryen]].{{Ref|aCoK|12}}
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==Appearance==
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:''See also: [[:Category:Images of Rhaegal|Images of Rhaegal]]''
  
==Appearance==
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Rhaegal is a green and bronze dragon:{{Ref|ACOK|27}}{{Ref|ASOS|71}} his scales{{Ref|ADWD|12}}{{Ref|ADWD|68}} and wings{{Ref|ACOK|40}} are jade-green, while his eyes are bronze.{{Ref|ADWD|68}}<Ref group="N">''A Clash of Kings'' erroneously state Rhaegal's eyes to have the color of "molten gold" (''[[A Clash of Kings]]'', [[A Clash of Kings-Chapter 27|Daenerys II]])</ref> He has black claws and teeth like black needles.{{Ref|ACOK|40}} His flames have been described as being yellow,{{Ref|ADWD|12}} yellow and red{{Ref|ADWD|50}} and "orange-and-yellow fire shot through with veins of green".{{Ref|ADWD|86}}
He has green and bronze scales.{{Ref|aSoS|8}} His green scales are a dark green, the green of moss in the deep woods at dusk, just before the light fades, and they gleam like jade. His eyes are bronze, brighter than polished shields, and they glow with their own heat. His flame is orange-and-yellow fire shot through with veins of green.
 
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
===A Game of Thrones===
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===''A Game of Thrones''===
Rhaegal's egg was a deep green, with burnished bronze flecks that came and went depending on how Dany turned it.  
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Rhaegal's egg is a deep green, with burnished bronze flecks that comes and goes depending on how Daenerys turns it.  
  
[[Mirri Maz Duur]] proclaimed that in order to bring new life one had to give life. Daenerys burned [[Drogo]]'s body, along with the ''maegi'' Mirri Maz Duur herself and the three eggs to give birth to Rhaegal, along with his brothers, [[Viserion]] and [[Drogon]].{{Ref|aGoT|72}}
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The ''maegi'' [[Mirri Maz Duur]] proclaims that in order to bring new life one had to give life. Daenerys burns [[Drogo]]'s body, along with Mirri Maz Duur herself and the three eggs to give birth to Rhaegal, along with his brothers, [[Viserion]] and [[Drogon]].{{Ref|aGoT|72}}
  
===A Clash of Kings===
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
When Daenerys arrives in [[Qarth]] Rhaegal along with the other dragons are a marvel in the ancient city.{{Ref|aCoK|12}}{{Ref|aCoK|27}}{{Ref|aCoK|40}}  
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In the [[Red Waste]], Daenerys names the green dragon Rhaegal, after her brother [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]].{{Ref|aCoK|12}}
  
When [[Daenerys]] receives the news of the [[Usurper]]'s death green Rhaegal is on her lap.  Beneath her gentle fingers he stares at [[Quhuru Mo]] with eyes of molten gold.  When his mouth opens his teeth gleam like black needles.  
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When Daenerys arrives in [[Qarth]], Rhaegal and the other dragons are a marvel in the ancient city.{{Ref|aCoK|27}}{{Ref|aCoK|40}}
  
During her visit to the [[Hall of a Thousand Thrones]], to petition the [[Pureborn]], [[Daenerys]] takes Rhaegal with her on her shoulder.
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When Daenerys receives the news of the [[Usurper]]'s death, Rhaegal is with her.  Beneath her fingers he stares at [[Quhuru Mo]] with eyes of molten gold.  When his mouth opens, his teeth gleam like black needles.{{Ref|ACOK|27}}
  
===A Storm of Swords===
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During her visit to the [[Hall of a Thousand Thrones]] to petition the [[Pureborn]], Daenerys takes Rhaegal with her on her shoulder.{{Ref|aCoK|40}}
Rhaegal is about the size of a small dog.  At [[Slaver's Bay]] [[Jhiqui]] frees Rhaegal to attack the slavers when Dany has the [[Unsullied]] attack there former masters.{{Ref|aSoS|27}}
 
  
===A Feast for Crows===
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===''A Storm of Swords''===
Tales start to reach [[Westeros]] of Dragons.{{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}}
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Rhaegal is about the size of a small dog.  At [[Astapor]], [[Jhiqui]] frees Rhaegal to [[Sack of Astapor|attack]] the [[Good Masters]] when Daenerys has the [[Unsullied]] attack their former masters.{{Ref|aSoS|27}}
[[File:Rhaegal.jpg|thumb|right|Rhaegal roosts on top of the Pyramid of [[Yherizan]]<br>Art by  [http://www.robertolearyportfolio.com/concept_art.html Robert O'Leary] ]]
 
  
===A Dance with Dragons===
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
Rhaegal and the other dragons were misbehaving. Rhaegal snapped at [[Irri]].{{Ref|aDwD|2}}. His head is now larger than a horse's.{{Ref|aDwD|68}}  
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Tales start to reach [[Westeros]] of dragons.{{Ref|aFfC|Prologue}}
  
When [[Drogon]] allegedly kills a young girl outside [[Meereen]], Daenerys has Viserion and Rhaegal chained in a makeshift "dragon pit" in the [[Great Pyramid]].{{Ref|aDwD|11}}
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
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Rhaegal and the other dragons begin to misbehave. Rhaegal snaps at [[Irri]].{{Ref|aDwD|2}}. His head is now larger than a horse's.{{Ref|aDwD|68}}  
  
Rhaegal mortally burns [[Quentyn Martell]] with dragonfire in the dragon pits of [[Meereen]] when Martell tries to tame the dragons. {{Ref|aDwD|68}} Once loosed from the pit Rhaegal makes his new lair in the great black pyramid of [[House of Yherizan|Yherizan]] where he hulks in the gloom like a fat woman bedecked with glowing orange jewels. The Pyramid is now a smoldering ruin and its former occupants are either dead or in flight.   
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When [[Drogon]] allegedly kills the young girl [[Hazzea]] outside [[Meereen]], Daenerys has Viserion and Rhaegal chained in a makeshift "dragon pit" in the [[Great Pyramid]].{{Ref|aDwD|11}}
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When  [[Quentyn Martell]] tries to tame the dragons, Rhaegal mortally burns him with [[dragonfire]].{{Ref|aDwD|68}} Once loosed from the pit, Rhaegal makes his new lair in the great black pyramid of [[House of Yherizan|Yherizan]], where he hulks in the gloom like a fat woman bedecked with glowing orange jewels. The Pyramid is now a smoldering ruin, and its former occupants are either dead or in flight.   
  
 
Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] notes that thus far Rhaegal has shown himself to be more dangerous than his brother [[Viserion]].{{Ref|aDwD|70}}
 
Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] notes that thus far Rhaegal has shown himself to be more dangerous than his brother [[Viserion]].{{Ref|aDwD|70}}
  
==References and Notes==
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===''The Winds of Winter''===
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As the [[Second Siege of Meereen]] begins, Rhaegal and [[Viserion]] are both drawn to the battle.  [[Tyrion Lannister]] sees Rhaegal circling above the bay, banking and turning as longships and galleys clash and burn below him.  When [[Ben Plumm]] and his companions come galloping back from the camp of [[Malazza]], the Girl General, Rhaegal is still prowling, soaring in wide circles above the city and the bay on great green wings.
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==Quotes==
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{{quote|The green one shall be Rhaegal, for [[Rhaegar Targaryen|my valiant brother]] who died on the green banks of the [[Trident]].{{Ref|aCoK|12}}|[[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}
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==See also==
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*[[Dragon egg/Theories]]
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==Notes==
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{{Notes}}
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==References==
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Revision as of 13:52, 9 February 2021

Rhaegal
Rhaegal a hidden agenda by christopherburdett.jpg
© Fantasy Flight Games

Allegiance Daenerys Targaryen
Born In 299 ACDothraki Sea
Books

TV series Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Season 5 | Season 6 | Season 7 | Season 8
Rhaegal - by Marc Fishman ©

Rhaegal is one of the dragons born on the Dothraki Sea, along with Drogon and Viserion. Commanded by Daenerys Targaryen, he was named for her brother, Prince Rhaegar Targaryen.[1]

Appearance

See also: Images of Rhaegal

Rhaegal is a green and bronze dragon:[2][3] his scales[4][5] and wings[6] are jade-green, while his eyes are bronze.[5][N 1] He has black claws and teeth like black needles.[6] His flames have been described as being yellow,[4] yellow and red[7] and "orange-and-yellow fire shot through with veins of green".[8]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Rhaegal's egg is a deep green, with burnished bronze flecks that comes and goes depending on how Daenerys turns it.

The maegi Mirri Maz Duur proclaims that in order to bring new life one had to give life. Daenerys burns Drogo's body, along with Mirri Maz Duur herself and the three eggs to give birth to Rhaegal, along with his brothers, Viserion and Drogon.[9]

A Clash of Kings

In the Red Waste, Daenerys names the green dragon Rhaegal, after her brother Rhaegar.[1]

When Daenerys arrives in Qarth, Rhaegal and the other dragons are a marvel in the ancient city.[2][6]

When Daenerys receives the news of the Usurper's death, Rhaegal is with her. Beneath her fingers he stares at Quhuru Mo with eyes of molten gold. When his mouth opens, his teeth gleam like black needles.[2]

During her visit to the Hall of a Thousand Thrones to petition the Pureborn, Daenerys takes Rhaegal with her on her shoulder.[6]

A Storm of Swords

Rhaegal is about the size of a small dog. At Astapor, Jhiqui frees Rhaegal to attack the Good Masters when Daenerys has the Unsullied attack their former masters.[10]

A Feast for Crows

Tales start to reach Westeros of dragons.[11]

A Dance with Dragons

Rhaegal and the other dragons begin to misbehave. Rhaegal snaps at Irri.[12]. His head is now larger than a horse's.[5]

When Drogon allegedly kills the young girl Hazzea outside Meereen, Daenerys has Viserion and Rhaegal chained in a makeshift "dragon pit" in the Great Pyramid.[13]

When Quentyn Martell tries to tame the dragons, Rhaegal mortally burns him with dragonfire.[5] Once loosed from the pit, Rhaegal makes his new lair in the great black pyramid of Yherizan, where he hulks in the gloom like a fat woman bedecked with glowing orange jewels. The Pyramid is now a smoldering ruin, and its former occupants are either dead or in flight.

Ser Barristan Selmy notes that thus far Rhaegal has shown himself to be more dangerous than his brother Viserion.[14]

The Winds of Winter

As the Second Siege of Meereen begins, Rhaegal and Viserion are both drawn to the battle. Tyrion Lannister sees Rhaegal circling above the bay, banking and turning as longships and galleys clash and burn below him. When Ben Plumm and his companions come galloping back from the camp of Malazza, the Girl General, Rhaegal is still prowling, soaring in wide circles above the city and the bay on great green wings.

Quotes

The green one shall be Rhaegal, for my valiant brother who died on the green banks of the Trident.[1]

See also

Notes

  1. A Clash of Kings erroneously state Rhaegal's eyes to have the color of "molten gold" (A Clash of Kings, Daenerys II)

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 12, Daenerys I.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 27, Daenerys II.
  3. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 71, Daenerys VI.
  4. 4.0 4.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 12, Reek I.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 68, The Dragontamer.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 40, Daenerys III.
  7. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 50, Daenerys VIII.
  8. A Dance with Dragons, Bad parameter 2: "86" is not a recognized chapter.
  9. A Game of Thrones, Chapter 72, Daenerys X.
  10. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 27, Daenerys III.
  11. A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
  12. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 2, Daenerys I.
  13. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 11, Daenerys II.
  14. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 70, The Queen's Hand.