Dragons were just a distant memory at the start of . The Valyrian Freehold contained a huge number of the beasts, but the majority perished in the Doom of Valyria. Most of the survivors died in the years to come, leaving the species extinct until Daenerys revived them at the end of Season 1.

While it took time for magic to re-enter the world, Westeros' history was forged in dragonfire and dragons have had a major impact on the continent's events for over a century.

While any dragon was a game-changer in battle, some were notably more powerful than their peers, a fact won't be able to ignore for much longer.

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20 Morghul Was Ultimately Killed By an Anti-Dragon Mob

Morghul was a relatively young dragon who was bound to Princess Jaehaera Targaryen, though never ridden by her. Following the capture of King's Landing by Rhaenyra Targaryen and her force of Black loyalists, Jaehaera escaped the capital while her dragon remained in the Dragonpit.

Rhaenyra's rule over the greatest city in Westeros was marred by conflict and rioting and it was during one of these turbulent events that Morghul met his end.

A prophet known only as the Shepherd began to drum up anti-dragon feelings, culminating in a huge mob storming the Dragonpit and attempting to slay the five beasts that remained there. It was said that, despite being chained down, Morghul put up a tremendous fight, slaying scores of attackers with its flaming breath.

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