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Rhaegal

"The Green Dragon"
House: Targaryen Era: A Song of Ice and Fire / Modern Era Source: both

Emerald green and bronze scales with yellow eyes. Ridden by Jon Snow during the Great War.

Length 42m 138 ft
Wingspan 84m 276 ft
Height 9.8m 32 ft

Scale Arena: Rhaegal

Visualizing Rhaegal standing against historical Targaryen dragons & riders.

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Citadel Lore Dossier: Rhaegal

Historical chronicles recorded by the Archmaesters of the Citadel of Oldtown.

I. Origins, Hatching & Bloodline

Rhaegal was reared in the volcanic fires of Dragonstone during the Targaryen hegemony. Records indicate a creature of unparalleled vitality, boasting armored scales of deep #15803d coloration capable of deflecting scorpion bolts and crossbow fire at medium range.

II. Flame Output & Thermal Power

The dragonfire of Rhaegal reached extreme temperatures at full maturity. Eyewitness accounts in archmaester scrolls detail flame capable of melting stone keeps, liquefying steel plate armor in heartbeats, and incinerating entire vanguard battalions upon the battlefield.

III. Rider Bond & Combat Temperament

Rhaegal shared a profound psychic connection with Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow, responding instantaneously to High Valyrian commands (Dracarys, Soves) in the heat of aerial combat.

IV. Historical Impact & Legacy

Spanning the era of A Song of Ice and Fire / Modern Era, Rhaegal stands as a pivotal titan in the military chronicles of Westeros. Its scale dimensions (42m total length, 84m wingspan) remain benchmarks studied by scholars throughout the Known World.

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