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Game of Thrones‘ ending sets up several possible continuations, from following Arya west of Westeros to learning what becomes of Jon in the North. However, the finale’s most perplexing Bran Stark line lays the groundwork for a Song of Ice and Fire theory that readers have debated for years. Unfortunately, as Game of Thrones is over, it’s unlikely this will ever be explored on-screen. But Bran’s oddest statement about Drogon sets up one story that book fans have discussed for years, and it would’ve been amazing to see it in the adaptation.
Bran becoming king is one of the biggest twists of Game of Thrones‘ controversial last season, and it remains one of the most criticized choices of the series overall. With a bit more build-up, perhaps Bran becoming the Three-Eyed Raven just to rule over the Six Kingdoms might have felt more natural. Bran does seem to be a better choice than the other options, as he’s content to let more experienced characters do the ruling. However, he does make it a priority to check on one thing during the series finale, and his odd concern plays into a popular ASOIAF theory.
Bran Wanting To Find Drogon Is One Of The Most Perplexing Moments From Game Of Thrones’ Ending
It’s Unclear What The Small Council Wants With The Dragon’s Whereabouts
After Bran becomes king at the end of Game of Thrones, he asks the new Small Council about the whereabouts of Drogon, as the group seems to be tracking the last remaining dragon. Drogon flies away after Jon kills Daenerys — not before symbolically torching the Iron Throne, of course — and viewers learn from Samwell Tarly that Drogon has been spotted “flying east.” Bran doesn’t contribute much to the Small Council’s first meeting, but he tells the group, “Perhaps I can find him.” It’s an odd statement, as it’s unclear why they’re even attempting to locate the dragon.
It’s not like any of the characters left in King’s Landing are capable of wrangling a dragon, and while they have weapons that could potentially deal with the creatures, the chances of Drogon getting close enough to use them seems unlikely. Perhaps the group is worried about retaliation, but Bran doesn’t seem overly concerned when inquiring about the dragon’s whereabouts. Instead, he seems interested in using his Three-Eyed Raven abilities to find Drogon. And this could set up the possibility of Bran warging into Drogon, something ASOIAF fans have theorized about and debated.
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Bran Could Be Planning To Warg Into Daenerys’ Dragon
Warging isn’t as important to the Starks’ story in Game of Thrones as it is in George R.R. Martin’s books, but Bran does have the ability to inhabit and control other creatures in the HBO show. In both the adaptation and the source material, Bran is capable of warging into his wolf. And eventually, he’s also able to warg into another human — Hodor — which isn’t something many wargs are able to do. For this reason, readers have predicted that Bran could eventually warg into one of Daenerys’ dragons in The Winds of Winter or A Dream of Spring (via Reddit).
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By having Bran search for Drogon, Game of Thrones may be hinting at this possibility, as that’s the only way that Bran and his Small Council would be able to tame the dragon. If Bran could muster the power to control Drogon, he could ensure he doesn’t return to Westeros or harm anyone else. Bran’s perplexing interest in finding the dragon lends itself to this Song of Ice & Fire theory, though the series never digs into it. Therefore, we’ll have to wait for The Winds of Winter‘s release to see if such a thing is even on the table.
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A Dragon Would Be A Difficult Creature To Control
A massive and unruly creature like a dragon would likely prove more difficult to control than a direwolf, but if anyone can accomplish it, it’s probably Bran Stark. The fact that he can control Hodor adds weight to this theory. And Bran warging into Drogon would give a fascinating double meaning to the sentiment that he’ll never walk again but “will fly.” While this is already fulfilled by Bran becoming the Three-Eyed Raven, it could just as easily suggest he’ll experience flight through the eyes of Drogon or his brothers.
Even if Bran warging into Drogon seems possible given what we’ve seen so far, readers are mixed on whether it could really happen.
But even if Bran warging into Drogon seems possible given what we’ve seen so far, readers are mixed on whether it could really happen. There’s no definitive proof that Martin can’t take Bran’s character in this direction, but some believe that warging into one of Dany’s dragons would be too taxing even for Bran (via Reddit). There are also questions about what purpose it would serve, though it’s possible Bran could bring Drogon to heel if Daenerys burns King’s Landing in the books. It could also be used against Viserion if he’s taken by the Others.
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Another Redditor noted that this would also make Bran a bit too overpowered, which is something Martin doesn’t tend to do with his characters. Only time will tell if that remains true in future A Song of Ice and Fire books. But this debate raises questions about Bran’s connection to Daenerys’ dragons and adds a new layer to his final scene in Game of Thrones season 8.
If Game Of Thrones Season 9 Ever Happens, It Needs To Address This Season 8 Line
Drogon’s Fate Is A Loose End Another Outing Would Need To Tie Up
Given how neatly season 8 wraps up the story, Game of Thrones season 9 seems unlikely to happen. But if the HBO series ever does return for more episodes or even a sequel, it needs to address this bizarre Bran line from the series finale. There are a few minor loose ends Game of Thrones could tie up in a ninth season, including what’s next for Daario Naharis. And Drogon’s fate is among the mysteries that should be solved, especially since we’re told that Bran and the Small Council are searching for him.
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Even if the show doesn’t capitalize on the potential of Bran warging into Drogon, it needs to reveal what comes of his search — and tell us where Drogon takes Daenerys’ body (especially with people hoping the Mother of Dragons will eventually be resurrected). Bran controlling a dragon would be a fascinating addition to any Game of Thrones season or sequel, though. And if we don’t see it on-screen, I’m hoping it at least happens in the books. It would fulfill a long-running theory, and it would add further meaning to Bran’s final moments in the HBO show.
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