The Season 3 finale trailer for 'House of the Dragon' suggests the First Battle of Tumbleton may hinge less on dragons in the sky than on Lord Ormund Hightower's 'secret plot' to win over Rhaenyra's new dragonriders. While the footage promises large‑scale dragon combat, Daeron Targaryen's concern over his uncle's hidden scheme has convinced many viewers that Ormund's manoeuvring could drive the episode's biggest twist.
Episode 7 subtly revealed that Ormund has been working behind the scenes to undermine Queen Rhaenyra's newest dragonriders. Rather than relying solely on military strength, the Green commander appears to be using promises of wealth, titles and power to tempt Hugh Hammer and Ulf the White away from Team Black, a strategy that could change the outcome of the war.
