Rhaena Targaryen Claims Sheepstealer in Season 3 Premiere, Burning Corlys' Fleet and Killing 1 Ally
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Updated · Business Insider · Jun 22
Rhaena Targaryen Claims Sheepstealer in Season 3 Premiere, Burning Corlys' Fleet and Killing 1 Ally
3 articles · Updated · Business Insider · Jun 22
Summary
Rhaena Targaryen bonds with the wild dragon Sheepstealer in the season three premiere, becoming the latest new rider after season two expanded dragon access beyond the royal line.
She flies Sheepstealer into battle but cannot fully control him; the dragon burns the wrong warships, destroys Corlys Velaryon's fleet and causes Prince Jace's death.
That twist follows season two's Red Sowing, when Addam claimed Seasmoke, Ulf took Silverwing and Hugh Hammer won Vermithor despite a deadly culling of would-be riders.
The premiere also rewrites George R.R. Martin's book, where Nettles—not Rhaena—wins Sheepstealer, potentially turning Rhaena from overlooked daughter into an enemy of Rhaenyra.