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Why Didn’t Daemon Protect the Stepstones in House of the Dragon? Answered

A guide that explains why Daemon abandons the Stepstones in House of the Dragon.
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Published: Sep 25, 2022 07:41 pm

When we first get a glimpse of the War of the Stepstones, it doesn’t seem to be going very well for Daemon and company, despite having access to dragons. Craghas Crabfeeder and his ragged band of cutthroats keep slipping into the caves to avoid the dragons altogether. Though Daemon and Corlys are victorious in the end, why didn’t Daemon protect the Stepstones in House of the Dragon? What were those three long years of war meant to accomplish?

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Why Daemon Didn’t Protect the Stepstones in House of the Dragon

The reason Daemon didn’t protect the Stepstones in House of the Dragon is simple: it’s difficult to keep control over the islands. On top of that, the Stepstones offer very little in the way of resources, so the longer Daemon and company are there, the more their resources are drained which they express as much when the episode shifts to the War of the Stepstones.

When you boil it down, attempting to seize control of the Stepstones was just a way for Daemon to have some kind of seat considering he vacated Dragonstone; in fact, sooner after becoming King of the Stepstones, Daemon makes a move for Runestone.

Now you know why Daemon didn’t protect the Stepstones in House of the Dragon, revealing that even riding dragons the Stepstones are a tough bunch to handle and his eyes are eventually set on a new goal. For more on House of the Dragon, find out what Alicent’s green dress signifies and why another war may be on the horizon.

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Brady is a Freelance Writer at Twinfinite. Though he's been at the site for only a year, Brady has been covering video games, and the industry itself, for the past three years. He focuses on new releases, Diablo 4, Roblox, and every RPG he can get his hands on. When Brady isn't focused on gaming, he's toiling away on another short story.
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