The battle above Harrenhal showcased the dragon's overwhelming dominance.
Yet these poachers were merely the first wave of cannon fodder. With the greater part of Westeros's mightiest warriors and fighters gathered here, the spectacle of a dragon engaged in fierce combat with men had thoroughly stirred their blood.
Knight-errants sought out vantage points to launch projectiles or hauled out heavy crossbows to assault the beast. Among them were men gifted with god-given strength, capable of hurling heavy steel spears right into the dragon's hide. At the same time, they scoffed at the barbarians from Essos who actually believed a wild beast was some sort of divine messenger.
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