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𝐎𝐎𝐂; Rising from the Void to say that Charlie Vickers as Sauron/Halbrand/Annatar is ridiculously good.

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““I will storm the Gods and shake the universe.””

— -Euripides, 431 BCE

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𝐎𝐎𝐂; Not surprising, but I forgot to post about how I was going to be gone for a while due to fam coming over and staying with us, but they left today, so soon I will return to doing stuff over here and on @vaedar, along with discord things. Hope everyone's having a nice week!

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Today I was doing these for the endless Vae gif edits so wanted to share but these are the last ones for a while, I promise.

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𝐎𝐎𝐂; It's Vaedar beckoning valyrian muses in their dragon dreams...

But really under cut, appreciate this gif that I think is my all time fave for him.

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Again, more stuff because the Vaedar FC keeps on giving and I keep on editing for the endless Vae gif edits, this time feat. ship things with @steel-winter-rose.

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𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐎𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄, the Dragonlord was no stranger to all things beautiful. Fine works of all the arts created by the most esteemed of hands decorated the halls of the place he calls home. His blood was that of DRAGONS and gods, said to be possessed of a beauty unlike that of simple men. There was SELDOM a coveted thing that was out of reach for one like him, and thus scarce was the occasion in which he would be so swiftly impressed. Yet, violet gaze was prisoner to the ALLURE of the vision now before him. 

All Vaedar could do was openly stare, a slave to the graceful sway of enticing hips and simmering heat lurking behind the eyes that captured his own. It stirred the perpetually burning flame in his own veins, spreading through his being with invigorating tendrils of THRILL. Her hand guides his, an invitation and permission he does not hesitate to gladly seize and join in the dance. Standing closer, her appeal is all the more MESMERIZING. 

❝ I’ve no doubt of your claim, ❞ he drawls in a silken voice. Free hand joins in perching upon the small of her back, from where it begins a venturing CARESS up the length of her spine. ❝ As I am of a same mind—All of my favored kinds of dances are always most enjoyable in pairs. ❞ Roaming hues reflect the same MISCHIEF that the curve of his lips display, his own steps unfaltering.  He wonders after the intent behind her CHOICE in him, out of all the eyes upon her, ripe for her plucking. After all, a Princess of Dorne could surely have whoever she wants to serve her purposes. But he’d rather not sully the RIVETING moment so soon by attempting to discern her motives. ❝ Have you danced with a dragon before, my princess? ❞ Vaedar inquires, allowing his head to lean lower for his lips to ghost near the lobe of her ear. ❝ Are you not afraid of being burned? ❞

dances and balls starters: " 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚢 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚖𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐. " ― @vaedar

it  is  of  no  surprise  to  arianne  that  his  eyes  should  linger  ──────  for  she  is  the  sovereign  of  heat―  the  fever  of  passion,  the  rush  of  elation  and  ecstasy...  and  there  beneath  the  steaming  spotlight  of  his  stare,  she  blooms  ―  glistening  with  threads  of  sweat  and  silver  that  chimes  with  every  twirl  and  step  to  the  rhythm  filling  the  palace  halls.  scarlet  kissed  fingertips  reach  for  his  hand,  plucking  the  ivory  lord  from  amongst  the  sidelines  and  into  the  sea  of  twisting  colors,  chuckling  as  bodies  collide.  "  years  of  practice,  my  lord.  "  she  sings with  a  smirk,  guiding  his  hand  to  her  swaying  hip,  slowing  to  a  gradual  to-and-fro.  "  ―  an  expert  if  you  will...and  expertise  tells  me  a  dance  is  far  more  delightful  with  two...  "

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𝐎𝐎𝐂; Just wanted to share under cut a little bit of suggestive FC cosplaying the muse stuff, this time featuring @steel-winter-rose because the times that has happened in our 354632 discord threads....

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𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇 𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔?

「 𝚅𝙰𝙴𝙳𝙰𝚁 𝚅𝙰𝙻𝙰𝚁𝚈𝚂: 𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑵 𝑳𝑬𝑻 𝑴𝑬 𝑩𝑬 𝑬𝑽𝑰𝑳 」

You never wanted to hurt anyone, but the world never gave you a choice. You did the best you could with what you had, but every innocent mistake you made was held against you when it counted, every crossroads led you down the wrong path no matter which way you went. No matter what you did, the odds were stacked against you. It wasn't fair, and you are sick and tired of being told what a monster you are for things out of your control. Well, fine. They want a monster? YOU'LL GIVE THEM A MONSTER!

Tagged by: took it from @stormbcrn and has been in drafts for almost a year woops Tagging: whoever wants to do it!

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𝐎𝐎𝐂; I've been intensely doing Vaedar stuff on discord but this week, I'll do things here as well. Thank you as always for the patience!

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𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐓

This is a little headcanon to try and expose better the reasons behind Vaedar's 'manwhoring' ( as I like to call it ) tendencies, because it doesn't happen out of nowhere. It also explains as simply as possible how that goes in tandem sort of with the romantic and love aspects of his character. I will include an excerpt from a discord RP as a little background to the headcanon, and since this is a mature theme, then it will be under cut.

Lys is the paradise resort island that many valyrian nobles venture to for an array of reasons and when one visits for the first time, it's not difficult to see why. This was not his first time, though, since House Valarys possesses a villa in the island that they rent out to others whilst no one of the family is in residence. There were guests when he arrived but it didn't stop him from allowing them half a day to pack their belongings and leave, returning them whatever coin was equivalent to the days they would be losing with the early departure. He had a lavish party to plan and needed the space pristine by the date he'd announced it to whatever nobility was currently in the island to attend. It was a rather successful venue, judging by the erotic symphony of moans and gasps that competed with the musicians. It was also the first time he took to bed someone else other than Helys, and the first as well to do so with two others simultaneously. Vaedar does not seek to heal for what was done to him because that's not what he wanted—The heir decided he would hence forth seize every opportunity that granted if even a semblance of control. He would use his power to abide by that in every aspect possible of his life. Starting with the choice of who he fucks. Maybe it was a tad excessive to make such an extravagant occasion of it by hosting a debauchery, but he's never been one for modesty. For almost three weeks he remained in the paradisiac island, attending festivals, dallying around art galleries and visiting several of the many pleasure houses Lys the Lovely was famous for. It didn't fill that hole inside but it did aid him in forgetting it existed, and it helped erase the memory of Helys's touch on his body.

For a little context, in his 'canon', Helys is the first woman he forms an emotional connection with, but it ends up that she was manipulating him in a moment of vulnerability ( having just lost his grandfather, who was very important to him ). Helys is basically a narcissist, and when Vaedar learns of her intentions, then all of what is up there happens.

Now, onto the explanations. Vaedar is both a simple and complicated character simultaneously, and this is an example of that. He's a passionate individual with a romantic personality, doesn't know how to do things halfway. But when it comes to emotions that can control him, he's very defensive. He sees love as something that gives power to the other person over him, and he's scared of giving that power to the wrong person ( as he already did once ). He knows himself, and knows he will go full in, so he will be easy to break all over again and it's what he wants to protect himself against.

And so, that's where a part of his personality comes in, carved out greatly in part to achieve this. His charm, his confidence, the devil-may-care attitude, the flirtations, are examples of results of that, because he uses those to keep things casual on the outside, making himself in a sense 'untouchable'. From this also develops the 'manwhoring'. He realizes that being like this lets him take control on who he allows to give him pleasure, who he gives pleasure to, separating the emotional from the physical, so it lets him protect himself from going through the heartbreak again.

He's a very physical individual, so sex gives him release, it's not seen as a way of emotionally connecting with someone, especially strangers. Which is also why he prefers to sleep around with strangers. Though when he is in love, then that physical nature of his will take over in how he will want to be physically close to that special in the best way for him; through sex. Of course, the challenge there lies in actually allowing himself to feel those emotions, to accept that it is love, and then act on that love.

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𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 「 𝚃𝚁𝙰𝚅𝙴𝙻 𝙳𝚁𝙰𝙶𝙾𝙽𝚂 」

𝑨𝒁𝑨𝑬𝑺, mount to 𝚅𝙰𝙴𝙳𝙰𝚁 𝚅𝙰𝙻𝙰𝚁𝚈𝚂.

These types of dragons were bred for SPEED and ENDURANCE. It’s because of this that they were mostly dispatched for long distance travel, as they would be able to cover the most distance in the shortest time possible; both thanks to exceptional speed and the endurance to remain flying for longer periods. Their heads and bodies were shaped in a more slender, aerodynamic manner ( like that of a horse ), which would enable them to better traverse air currents as well as grant them enhanced agility. They were the dragons that the Freehold sent first when in need of swift action, such as to put down uprisings in its colonies, or the call for help from Volantis against the Rhoynar at the beginning of the wars ( when Valyria underestimated the strength of the Rhoynar ). 

This practice became a norm since the Freehold came to its widespread power millennia ago, as it would be challenging to maintain such vast holdings over so stretched distances. And so these types of dragons ( and the families who rode them ), were a necessary commodity that granted them power and influence in the Freehold. They were dispatched for brokering trade agreements to far off lands such as YiTi, or as messengers ( especially when the intimidation factor was required ), as well as escorts for transports of important goods. As rider to a dragon of this breed, Vaedar would frequently be dispatched for such tasks on behalf of the Freehold. During combat situations, these dragons excelled in agility, which made them particularly skilled in the use of their claws as weapons. 

Examples of these dragons would be Syrax, belonging to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Meleys, mount of Princess Rhaenys Targaryen.

More on this RP world building info to be found here.

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𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐍: 𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐄𝐒, 𝗇𝖺𝗆𝖾𝖽 𝖺𝖿𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝖺 𝗏𝖺𝗅𝗒𝗋𝗂𝖺𝗇 𝖽𝖾𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝗐𝖺𝗋 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗂𝖿𝖾, 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝖺 𝖼𝗋𝗂𝗆𝗌𝗈𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝖽 𝗆𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍 𝗈𝖿 𝗆𝗈𝗅𝗍𝖾𝗇 𝗀𝗈𝗅𝖽 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝗌, 𝗁𝖺𝗍𝖼𝗁𝖾𝖽 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗒𝖾𝖺𝗋 𝟣35 𝖡𝖢 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖼𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝖵𝖺𝗅𝗒𝗋𝗂𝖺 𝗍𝗈 𝗂𝗍𝗌 𝗌𝗈𝗅𝖾 𝗋𝗂𝖽𝖾𝗋; 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐬.𝖡𝗈𝗍𝗁 𝖽𝗋𝖺𝗀𝗈𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗋𝗂𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝗐𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝗌𝖾𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝗅𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗌 𝖿𝗈𝗋𝖿𝖾𝗂𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖼𝖺𝗍𝖺𝖼𝗅𝗒𝗌𝗆𝗂𝖼 𝖣𝗈𝗈𝗆 𝗈𝖿 𝖵𝖺𝗅𝗒𝗋𝗂𝖺.

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐃

Friendly reminder that this headcanon specifically applies only to this RP blog and character, it's not meant to be used as a theory for the series as a whole.

It's widely known that only those with the 'blood of the dragon' are able of riding dragons, though the reason behind this is up for debate, but it hints to some kind of connection ( be it to the genetic level or through bloodmagic sorcery, which I expand on over here ) between Valyrians ( specifically, Dragonlords ) and dragons.

What is also known is that Dragonlords did use magical objects such as horns, to more effectively control their dragons. These were intelligent creatures with their own wills and whims, so they did disobey their riders often enough, especially if the bond was still weak. In time, as the bond is fortified, then these instances occurred less. Horns and spells were sung in an attempt to fortify that bond and prevent this 'disobedience' through magical control. However, it was not necessary, as Targaryens and their 'dragonseed' could bond with dragons without the use of them. 

A dragon bond is in itself a magical connection, which is why Valyrian Dragonlords practiced incest to preserve the magical quality of their blood as pure as possible, to maintain that ability to bond with and ride dragons ( aside from political reasons, of course ). The bond does not only involve the rider but the dragon, so this means that the dragon also must 'choose' the rider, and this depends on each of them individually. For the rider, the bond may begin first as an allure of sorts, an affinity to a certain dragon or even a developed interest, which can happen when they have been exposed to the frequent company of one. An example of this can be how Targaryens placed dragon eggs in the cradles and the dragons that hatched ( if they did ) were bonded to the babies. 

Aside from being able to ride dragons, the bond allowed for the pair to be connected on an emotional and subconscious level. Dragons learn commands initially through the emotional communication with their riders as they are being taught/trained, associating the words with what they can subconsciously perceive from the rider ( their 'will' pretty much ) when the word is spoken. Afterwards, as highly intelligent ( in ways people cannot understand ) creatures, this will enable them to better learn and understand the human language of their rider. They would also grow aware of where the other is and call for them ( though very large distances may hinder this to an extent ), if they are in danger or alarmed, as well as feel their pain as their own. This merger also seems to benefit the rider's health, perhaps triggering magical properties in their blood, which could render them resistant to diseases or illnesses. They can even feel as the other passes away, which would be an incredibly tormenting and traumatic event.

From this subconsciously emotional connection can also come new challenges for both of them. When the bond is being developed, there is a clash of 'wills' so to speak, in which one part may push against the subconscious of the other, influencing their actions or even moods. For example, while a dragon is in the middle of the hunt, its rider may feel hunger, a surge of adrenaline, more violent tendencies, or altogether be repulsed by certain foods due to what the dragon is eating. If the rider is upset, the dragon may become violent and prone to 'disobedience', as it may confuse the emotional turmoil and act on it or against it. As the bond develops and solidifies, a balance will eventually come in which both dragon and rider will be able to distinguish their individual 'wills' by consolidating them into the bond. It will form a more effective communication, to the point where those more deeply forged bonds will allow for the rider to fly upon the dragon without even needing to voice instructions or commands of where to go or what to do. 

Usually, the stronger bonds are formed when both rider and dragon have grown together, since they were an infant and a hatchling, respectively. But there have been instances where older riders have bonded to mature dragons, and developed a strong and deeper connection quickly. Since the bond tends to depend on each individual rider and dragon's character and circumstances, then it's near impossible to set a standard for its intricacies. But what is known is how a rider may not claim another dragon, even if their own has perished, although a dragon may accept another rider if their previous one died. This may be due to the differences in the lifespans of human and dragon, the former expected to not reach old age and the latter being able to live over two centuries ( likely longer still ). Or it could also have to do with how the rider's blood has already forged a connection with the one dragon, and is unable of doing so again with another. It's yet another of the mysteries surrounding this bond.

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Vaedar's FC keeps on giving and all I can do is keep on editing for more endless Vae gif edits.

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𝐈𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 in the known world came to an end, by means of the most catastrophic disaster in history: The Doom of Valyria. Much was lost in the cataclysm that claimed not only the land, but the peoples who lived there, along with their secrets. What truly transpired for such a grand power to COLLAPSE in a single day and night, is still up to debate and speculation, even four centuries after it occurred. That it was the work of the gods; that the greed of the Freehold brought about their own demise; that inter-fighting and assassinations consumed them; that a magical accident unleashed chaos. Perhaps there is truth to one, a few, or all of these claims but as disputed as they are, only those who PERISHED know of the cause, and are now forever silenced.

They were people both alike and unlike others, common folk with simple lives and nobles with wealth and riches that could shame many a King’s fortune. But true power resided with those families who rode upon the backs of the most majestic creatures ever known to man: DRAGONS. Those men and women held the title of DRAGONLORDS. Their blood possesses a unique and some say magical bond with dragons, for sorcery was also a gift they knew how to use well.

With the fall of Valyria, however, all of this knowledge was LOST. The lives that these Dragonlords led now deep in the waters of the Smoking Sea; most of their names erased from the pages of history… but not all. Few as they are, some survive, scribbled down on some record of an essosi bank or the faded scrolls in an old palace behind the Black Walls of Volantis. It’s all that remains of a Dragonlord by the name of VAEDAR OF HOUSE VALARYS, the last to hold the seat as head of that noble valyrian family.

It was the year 134 BC, a respected Dragonlord, sorcerer and firemage known as Maeron Valarys was halfway through his term as elected Archon of the valyrian city of Draconys. His family—Wife, sons and only daughter, who was with child—had temporarily taken residence in their palace at the city south of the then whole valyrian peninsula. It was a beautiful structure, polished stone gleaming under the sun, sitting atop a cliff overlooking the warm and usually tame waters of the Summer Sea. It’s there that the archon’s first grandchild was born to his eldest son and daughter—who were married in accordance to tradition—Aeron and Vaenya, giving the newborn babe the name of Vāedar. In the High Valyrian tongue, the name meant ‘Song’.

The Valarys Dragonlords were a renowned family, powerful enough to have a position of significant importance but not so as to partake in the dance of power with the two highest ones. They possessed over a dozen dragons, with the eldest being a century old when the Doom befell the land. They were masters of both miner and domestic slaves, but also provided several working freeborn families with shelter and education, whilst they tended to the produce of the territories held in the Lands of the Long Summer. In time, not only did House Valarys grow most of their own food—thus depending less on fellow nobles—They began dealing in the business of wine, and also in fabrics through select patronage in the trade. It was under the rule of the last head that the Valarys reached the height of power by earning the support of not only the freeholder nobles, but of many of the freeborn citizens. Vaedar Valarys meant for change to happen, but as it so often occurs, it was already too late.

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𝐎𝐎𝐂; 𝙾𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙷𝚘𝚝𝙳 𝚂𝟸 𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚊𝚙𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚢

Okay, so I wanted more Valyria and dragon lore and that new season 2 opening delivered on both, if only a little bit. Below cut, I will try to break down the first sequences of the opening pertaining Valyria with some theories. As always, a reminder that these things are just my interpretation to be used only in this RP blog, and it is in no way to be considered canon unless so specified.

(Doesn't really contain spoilers about HotD, only the use of the first 3 opening theme scenes to elaborate on dragon lore/valyria theories).

The first one is pretty straightforward. Valyria was built on blood, and so that shows here, which transitions into the next scene, where we see Valyria (particularly, the Anogrion, which we are told was the 'source of power' of the valyrian bloodmages) be formed or 'weaved' from this first sequence of the blood.

We then get the blood continuing the path down to the figure that looks almost like a sphynx, with wings of fire, body of a dragon/lizard creature, and a valyrian head. This is reminiscent to the song Daemon sings to Vermithor, especially with the next sequence:

We see a valyrian seemingly 'offering' themselves to the creature, while apparently being stabbed, with their blood gathered in a bowl. We also see glass candles, three to be specific. Again, the number three, like the song tells of a 'winged leader, fire breather, two heads to a third sing'. In the original english song (not the literal translation) it's more clearly stated:

"One who breathes fire, one who bears wings, but two heads need three, and a spell that sings."

The song is describing a ritual, more specifically, a bloodmagic ritual:

"Follow my voice blood magic old the price has been paid as the fires foretold.

In visions of flame listen to me the spell that needs three is made whole through me."

What I initially take from this all is that we're being shown how the dragon bond was formed. This could also explain why Daemon sings this to Vermithor as a way of 'appeasing' the dragon, as it was once part of the spell/bloodmagic used to bond with the dragons. It would seem that the ritual requires a union of dragon and human blood (DNA?) for the bond to happen, which explains various aspects about Dragonlords and dragons themselves.

The intermarrying to keep the blood pure. GRRM has said that not all valyrians practiced this, only/mostly the Dragonlord or noble families. If only the blood of that original valyrian that was part of the ritual to bond with the dragons is what works then, of course, you would have to preserve that blood as pure as possible. However, does this mean that only certain dragons (from the lineage of that original dragon that bonded with the original family member) can bond with that family? Can this be used as an explanation to why the Cannibal ate other dragons, because he was hatched from an egg that was already there from the original valyrians that founded Dragonstone and not Targaryen bonded dragons? Does this confirm that Dany's eggs are Dreamfyre's? Maybe, maybe it's coincidence. I personally prefer to not take it as coincidence, especially for the sake of lore building.

The miscarriages and 'dragon/lizard babies'. If the dragon bond is through a magical fusion of human and dragon blood, then this means Dragonlords have dragon DNA in them, which of course, would probably not make for a great combination sometimes. And we get the deformities and dragon features in the unborn babies from that dragon DNA overpowering the human. It's no surprise that miscarriages can also be common because of some 'error' or incompatibility on the cellular level (magic can only do so much I guess?).

The creation of dragons. In TWOIAF and F&B both we are given the possibility that dragons were actually created. In the song/spell, I believe we are given a little hint to support that theory in the very first stanza: "One who breathes fire, one who bears wings, but two heads need three."

One who breathes fire = fire wyrms. We are told these are essentially blind, wingless, worm-like lizards that live under the Fourteen Flames. This can be supported with the appearance of Caraxes, the Blood Wyrm (the dragon looks like a winged worm pretty much), and the 'dragon' that hatched to little Laena Velaryon (a wingless wyrm, maggot-white and blind). One who bears wings = wyverns. We are told they are reptiles that look like smaller dragons since they have wings, but they don't breathe fire. They are wild in Sothoryos, where we know Valyrians liked to 'experiment' with creatures (because maybe a certain civilization already did as much? little bit more on that below).

In the rest of the song, we have the "But two heads need three" and "The spell that needs three is made whole through me". That second one is particularly interesting to me with the 'made whole' part. It could simply be symbolic only to the dragon bond, since the literal translation of the song says "To bind the three, to you I sing". I think this can be taken as in a fusion of three DNAs are needed to create the dragon, as much as three 'heads' are needed to forge the original dragon bond of a valyrian Dragonlord lineage.

The 'three' aspect is the base of a lot of things throughout the whole of ASOIAF, it's not exclusive to just one particular thing, or even the prophecy itself. So I do believe that it's possible it can apply to both the dragon bond and the creation of dragons. I would go as far as to wager that the hidden symbolism behind the Targaryen three-headed dragon is not just to represent the conquerors, but the original recipe of the 'three ingredients' (for lack of a better term) necessary for dragon creation, dragon bonding, and all else that the three symbolism is used for valyrians and bloodmagic. Let us not forget that the 'Fire and Blood' the Targaryens use is also based on Valyrian culture as a whole, not exclusive to the Targaryens alone, as Fire and Blood are what valyrian magic was rooted on.

However, it's important to note that we are also given in books how dragons pre-date Valyrians, and the existence of ancient Dragonlords before the founding of the Valyrian Freehold. What is an even older civilization that started out great but descended into brutality and slavery, that also practiced incest, dark arts (like manipulating DNA of creatures?), necromancy, bloodmagic, etc.? The Great Empire of the Dawn.

It's an old and pretty possible theory that GRRM might be giving us clues through Dany's dream of those 'gemstone eyed kings' that valyrians are either directly descended from this civilization or are its inheritors, and it's from their legacy that valyrians 'learned' how to forge the dragon bond ( and other magical aspects, including valyrian steel, which is also very likely forged through bloodmagic ). It could be valyrians did not create dragons but instead this older civilization ( that, interestingly, occupied the east of Essos, very likely Asshai, which is often used as the place from where dragons 'originate' from).

All of these things tie into the show's theme regarding prophecy but also how dangerous dragons are, because everything that made Valyria powerful is built on bloodmagic. I will not go into details because I don't want to use spoilers, but I believe that opening tapestry was purposely done to support these theories exposing the 'wrongness' of the dragons and their power. And how eventually, bloodmagic always has a price.