{"id":111577,"date":"2026-08-03T15:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-episode-7-ending-explained-ormunds-secret-deal\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T15:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:27:11","slug":"house-of-the-dragon-season-3-episode-7-ending-explained-ormunds-secret-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-episode-7-ending-explained-ormunds-secret-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018House of the Dragon\u2019 Season 3 episode 7 ending explained: Ormund\u2019s Secret Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The final scene of House of the Dragon\u2019s third episode was one that significantly altered the lore of Fire & Blood. The episode closes on a secret meeting that clarifies how Rhaenyra will face betrayal from two of her dragonriders at Tumbleton. The man behind this plot is none other than Ormund Hightower.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SPOILERS AHEAD<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The reason for Ormund Hightower\u2019s apparent confidence in the upcoming Battle of Tumbleton, despite being at a numerical disadvantage, was revealed in Episode 7. Although Daeron and Ser Gwayne doubt him openly, Ormund has been maneuvering in secret. We discover in the final moments of the episode that Ormund has been secretly meeting with Ulf the White when Hugh Hammer is nowhere to be found.<\/p>\n

How Ormund Is Flipping Rhaenyra\u2019s Dragonriders<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ormund isn\u2019t meeting with Ulf the White to discuss friendly matters; he\u2019s lavishing praise and drinks upon him, bringing up instances where Daemon humiliated him in front of others, and eventually makes Ulf a tempting offer of Driftmark and the title Lord of the Tides. Ormund is attempting to acquire Rhaenyra\u2019s dragons to add them to his army, which will set up Ulf, and potentially Hugh Hammer, to switch their allegiance during the Battle of Tumbleton.<\/p>\n

This will dramatically reframe George R.R. Martin\u2019s \u201ctwo betrayers\u201d story, as what was originally thought to be the fault of a disloyal character is clearly shown to be Ormund\u2019s master manipulation in the TV series.<\/p>\n

Other Major Plot Points of Episode 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rhaenyra\u2019s New Dragon Rider: Daeron\u2019s dragon, Tessarion, will now be at Ormund\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

Dreamfyre Reveal: For the first time, Helaena is shown riding Dreamfyre in a vision, and torching the smallfolk gathered at the Great Sept.<\/p>\n

Sunfyre\u2019s Return: Aegon\u2019s dragon, believed to be dead after Rook\u2019s Rest, will return to defend him.<\/p>\n

Lord Corlys\u2019s capture: Lord Corlys Velaryon has been captured by Ser Jon Roxton of Ormund\u2019s army, but it is still unsure whether Ormund wishes to use him as a hostage or an ally.<\/p>\n

What Will Happen Next<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tumbleton is nigh: With two of Rhaenyra\u2019s dragonriders ready to switch sides, Ormund is now closer than ever to victory.<\/p>\n

Team Black fractures: Corlys will now likely challenge Rhaenyra\u2019s decision to not legitimize his sons.<\/p>\n

A devastating dragon battle: The finale seems poised to become the most action-packed episode, with Dreamfyre, Sunfyre, and Tessarion all likely in attendance. Director Nina Lopez-Corrado has revealed that the Dreamfyre scene was storyboarded shot-by-shot and that, \u201cit was only when the actual saddle was delivered\u2026 Did it truly feel real\u201d.<\/p>\n