House of the Dragon has aired its bloodsoaked season 3 finale and many characters did not survive past the Battle of Tumbleton.
The House of the Dragon season 3 finale is here – and fans have been left reeling as yet more characters meet a violent end.
As the long-awaited Battle of Tumbleton unfolds on the HBO show, several major players are lost, while away from the ill-fated town, huge revelations are made.
It follows the dramatic events of episode 7, where we see a brutal dance of dragons, learn of Lord Ormund’s daring Gambit and discover the fate of Aegon’s dragon Sunfyre.
But what happens in the nail-biting final episode of House of the Dragon season 3? And which characters finally meet their end?
*Warning: This article contains huge spoilers for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8.*
Who dies in House of the Dragon season 3 finale?
High Septon Eustace
In shocking scenes, Rhaenyra Targaryen finally decides to put High Septon Eustace to the sword.
It comes after his continued refusal to anoint her as Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, which is critical for the stability of her rule, as many of her subjects follow the Faith of the Seven.
In the end, she instructs Ser Alyn of Hull to carry out the gruesome deed, and he obliges by driving a sword through the religious leader’s stomach in the King’s Landing Sept.
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Roderick Dustin
During the Battle of Tumbleton, Roderick Dustin dies by dragonfire when Ulf the White goes rogue, burning soldiers on both sides with the help of his dragon, Silverwing.
The leader of the Winter Wolves’ death doesn’t feel tragic, as he vows to survive just long enough to see Tumbleton’s main gate fall.
He also manages to strike down Lord Ormund Hightower in the process, meaning he more than lives up to the task.
Kat
After the battle is ended, we learn Hugh Hammer’s wife Kat has died amid the chaos.
Earlier in the episode, we hear Hugh calling for her during the struggle, but he does not find her.
When Hugh discovers her body in the ruined remains of Tumbleton, he lets out a cry of anguish.
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Ormund Hightower
Villainous Lord Ormund Hightower, who establishes himself as one of the most snobbish and prudish characters in the Game of Thrones universe, meets a fittingly vulgar end.
After forcing children to guard Tumbleton’s gates as human shields, he is set upon by Roderick Dustin, who drives a sword up his backside.
Moments later, both are engulfed by dragonfire, courtesy of a disillusioned and hungover Ulf.
Heleana Targaryen
Tragically, death finally befalls everyone’s favourite dreamer far away from the battlefield.
Following the forced departure of her mother Alicent, Helaena is no longer protected from the cruelty of the palace.
In the end, she decides she would rather die than remain imprisoned by Rhaenyra and throws herself out of the window very reminiscent of the one King Tommen Baratheon defenestrates himself from over 100 years later in Game of Thrones.
She leaves behind a curiously detailed tapestry, which could reveal her most telling prophecy to date.
House of the Dragon season 3 is available to watch on HBO Max UK & Ireland and Sky Atlantic.
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