House of the Dragon Episode 7 escalates war, shows Sunfyre’s return and Ormund’s secret betrayal

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 2 SOURCES] Sunfyre is severely injured with half a wing torn off and unable to fly, yet he has remained alive near the site of the Battle of Rook’s Rest. seat42f.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Aegon II declares he will make his stand and be buried as king with his dragon. ca.news.yahoo.com · time.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Tyland Lannister proposes retreat to Casterly Rock and a new Small Council; Aegon rejects the plan. time.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Aegon II is disfigured, dragonless and in constant pain after the Battle of Rook’s Rest. time.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Rhaenyra’s forces cut off the road to Maidenpool, surrounding Aegon’s position. ca.news.yahoo.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Alicent Hightower reunites with her son Aemond at Harrenhal, a scene later revealed to be Alys Rivers in disguise. www.elle.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Larys Strong’s plan to smuggle Aegon to Braavos is repeatedly thwarted. time.com · ca.news.yahoo.com
• [● 4 SOURCES] Helaena Targaryen experiences prophetic dreams in Episode 7. www.elle.com · pk.ign.com · me.mashable.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Ormund Hightower works to undermine Rhaenyra’s position. www.showbizjunkies.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Episode 7 features a chaotic multi‑dragon battle involving Sheepstealer, Caraxes, Syrax, Seasmoke and others.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Rhaenyra Targaryen consolidates power but faces growing distrust and betrayals within the Black faction. www.showbizjunkies.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Aegon II rejects Tyland Lannister’s proposal to retreat to Casterly Rock and form a new Small Council. time.com · ca.news.yahoo.com