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'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 4: "Now We Begin?" It's Season 3!
The scene also highlights the dogs’ calm behavior, which animal trainer Kim Gaskell helped keep steady during Daemon Targaryen’s bargaining meeting.
- In the latest episode of House of the Dragon Season 3, released Sunday, July 12, 2026, Lady Jeyne Arryn showcased two elegant hounds at the Eyrie while Lord Ormund Hightower intensified his campaign in Tumbleton.
- Ormund, a devout follower of the Faith of the Seven, views the Targaryens as "evil, witchy, dragon-loving savages" and intends to install his ward, Prince Daeron Targaryen, as king to enforce Hightower rule.
- During the occupation of Tumbleton, Ormund manipulated Daeron into killing a local resident, declaring "And now we begin," solidifying the prince's subservience to his guardian's ruthless political agenda.
- Ormund plans to eliminate Aemond Targaryen and his dragon Vhagar to allow Daeron to fulfill what he calls a "divine purpose," prioritizing Hightower interests over Targaryen dynasty rule.
- Critics characterize Ormund as the series' next great villain, contrasting his self-styled scholar persona—one who studies histories and collects tapestries—with the depraved, duplicitous actions he undertakes to seize power.
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HOUSE OF THE DRAGON's Ormund Hightower Is Westeros' Next Great Villain
⚡ Quick Take House of the dragon season three, episode four showed why the prissy, amoral, ambitous Lord Ormund Hightower is Westeros’ next great villain. This post contains major spoilers for House of the Dragon season three, episode four. If you want to avoid them until you watch, you can instead check out our coverage of episode three. HBO Noble and ancient House Hightower of Oldtown is one of the oldest, most respected, most influential…
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