In the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' Season 3, "Episode 4," significant developments unfold across Westeros. Prince Daemon Targaryen, undertaking a political mission for his niece-wife Queen Rhaenyra, travels to the Eyrie to collect coin from Lady Jeyne Arryn. His journey takes an unexpected turn when his dragon, Caraxes, becomes agitated and lands near a cave, where Daemon discovers his daughter, Rhaena, has bonded with a wild dragon named Sheepstealer. Rhaena reveals that she and Sheepstealer were responsible for the death of Jace Velaryon at the Gullet, a secret Daemon resolves to keep from Rhaenyra.
Meanwhile, in Tumbleton, the forces aligned with the Greens, led by Ormund Hightower, have occupied the town. During a forced quartering of troops, Ormund orchestrates the execution of a local man and his ward, the young Daeron Targaryen, who is being groomed to be a Hightower-controlled king. Daeron demonstrates his ruthlessness by killing the man, and his dragon Tessarion incinerates the remains.
Later, a dragon piloted by Ser Hugh the Hammer arrives over Tumbleton, pledging allegiance to Queen Rhaenyra, despite Ormund's presence. Rhaenyra, in King's Landing, is dealing with dissent and her own legitimacy concerns, evidenced by "Queen of Bastards" graffiti appearing throughout the city. She tasks Ser Ulf with monitoring Ormund's movements and to report from his dragonrider's posting, urging him to avoid taverns.
Aegon II and Larys Strong embark on a grim journey, discovering the remains of fallen dragons, including Sunfyre and Meleys. Their encounter with a ragtag army reveals a tense and deceptive environment, with Aegon struggling to assert his authority. The episode also touches upon the potential pregnancy of Helaena Targaryen and the appointment of Ser Torrhen Manderly as the new Master of Coin, a suggestion from Mysaria.
Upon Daemon's return to King's Landing, he presents Rhaenyra with a severed head, claiming it is the result of his investigation into recent events. However, Mysaria appears to suspect Daemon is not being truthful, raising questions about the identity of the head and Daemon's true motives. This deception is part of Daemon's strategy to protect Rhaena's secret from Rhaenyra's desire for closure regarding Jace's death.