House of the Dragon
Warning ! This article contains spoiler for House of the Dragon .
Summary
House of the Dragonseason 2 , instalment 5 foreshadowed non - Targaryen dragon riders , begging the question of which quality fit this description during the Dance of Dragons . Given the name of theTargaryen civic warfare engulfingHouse of the Dragon , the reptilian animal are vitally authoritative to aid both sides potentially descend out on top . For much ofHouse of the Dragonseason 1 and the first of season 2 , flying dragon were treated akin to nuclear artillery , with both sides realizing that should thebiggest dragons inHouse of the Dragonbe set sluttish , all will endure .
This was evident inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 episode 4 ’s close , with the Battle at Rook ’s Rest showcasing the first major battle of the series . Not only did this conflict solution in the demise of Rhaenys Targaryen and her dragon Meleys , but the combat injury of King Aegon II and Sunfyre , as well as the deaths of uncounted foot soldiers beneath the topsy-turvydom . As Ser Criston Cole aptly summarized , the masses have given war to the dragon , a war that will only continue to rage inHouse of the Dragon ’s hail episodes .
House Of The Dragon Season 2 ’s Remaining episode
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installment 6
July 21
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installment 7
July 28
Episode 8
Taking place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones,House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.
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With the flying dragon now fully engulfed in the conflict between the Greens and the Blacks , the latter team began searching for ways to bolster their own rank . With Aemond riding Vhagar , more firepower from dragonback is a necessary for Rhaenyra Targaryen and her ally . House of the Dragonseason 2 episode 5 ’s endingsaw Rhaenyra and Jacaerys formulate a architectural plan to instill non - Targaryens - though those who own Targaryen blood - on the spinal column of unclaimed dragons like Vermithor and Silverwing . With this plan in psyche , the question of which non - Targaryens eventually ride dragons is more prevalent than ever .
Silverwing and Vermithor are two of the biggest dragons in the Dance of the Dragons , and have an significant purpose in House of the Dragon ’s story .
4Hugh Hammer
Played By Kieran Bew In House Of The Dragon Season 2
One of the non - Targaryen flying dragon passenger that will fight in the Dance of Dragons has already been introduced toHouse of the Dragon : Hugh Hammer . Hugh was bring in other inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 as a blacksmith of King ’s Landing , committed to making weapon for the Greens . Hugh was shown bring up the point to Aegon II that he and other blacksmiths postulate to be pay in feeler to keep weapons and armour flow for the war to come .
House of the Dragon ’s Hugh Hammerhas since been humanise much more , with the show detail his family life with his wife and sick daughter . BeforeHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 5 , many may have been enquire why Hugh was pick up so much silver screen time . The intellect for this stems from Jacaerys and Rhaenyra ’s plan , asHugh Hammer possesses the blood of the Draco . Although unreadable how he is connected to the Westerosi House , Hugh ’s father claim to be of Targaryen descent .
Hugh mounts Vermithor , the second - largest dragon in Westeros behind only Vhagar , and begins fight for the Blacks during the Dance of Dragons …
InFire and Blood , the book on whichHouse of the Dragonis based , Hugh answers the call of Rhaenyra and Jacaerys and essay to reclaim a firedrake . finally , Hugh climb on Vermithor , the second - largest dragon in Westeros behind only Vhagar , and start fighting for the Blacks during the Dance of Dragons . House of the Dragon ’s future episodes will likely depict him doing so due to the mistreatment of the common tribe of King ’s Landing and his desperation to save his girl .
3Ulf White
Played By Tom Bennett In House Of The Dragon Season 2
Another dragonseed inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 is Ulf White . This character was introduced early inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , first viewing the ratcatchers hanging from the walls of the Red Keep , and then claiming his Targaryen inheritance to peer in a tavern . Ulf White claims to be the bastard Word of Baelor the Brave , thus the grandson of King Jaehaerys I and half - brother of Viserys I and Daemon . Interestingly , Ulf aligns with the Blacks inHouse of the Dragon , catch Rhaenyra and Jacaerys as the rightful personal line of credit of succession to the Iron Throne .
This explicate his future as a non - Targaryen flying dragon rider . Like Hugh Hammer , Ulf White answers the call for dragonseeds , undertake to naturalise a dragon of his own . During the Dance of Dragons , Ulf manages to ride Silverwing , another of Westeros ' potent dragons that was once ridden by the married woman of Jaehaerys I , queen Alysanne . Alongside Hugh and two other dragonseeds , Ulf White plays an important role in the Targaryen civic state of war .
House of the Dragon season 2 , episode 3 introduces the character reference of Ulf , who take to be of Targaryen descent link up to King Jaehaerys I.
2Addam of Hull
Played By Clinton Liberty In House Of The Dragon Season 2
Thus far , three dragonseeds have been actively set up inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 . Ulf White and Hugh Hammer are two of these quality , with the other being Addam of Hull . Addam was premise as the younger brother ofHouse of the Dragon ’s Alyn of Hull , the man who pulled Corlys Velaryon from the ocean in time of year 1 . While Alyn has arguably been the big character in the HBO version so far , the future of the Dance of Dragons will see Addam ’s storyline become much more exciting .
In the books , Addam is elder than Alyn , a plot of ground point that has apparently been changed for House of the Dragon .
InHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 2 , Addam was shown angle for crab on Driftmark . As he does so , he hears the roar of a dragon and witnessesHouse of the Dragon ’s Seasmokeflying overhead . Seasmoke was part of season 1 of the show ; the flying dragon of Laenor Velaryon , Seasmoke became riderless after Laenor departed for Essos alongside his paramour . The scene in whichAddam see Seasmoke inHouse of the Dragonsets up the former becoming a dragonseed after claim the latterand pledging his livelihood to Rhaenyra .
Unlike Hugh Hammer and Ulf White , Addam of Hull is not a Targaryen illegitimate child . Instead , Addam possesses the blood of House Velaryon . The latest appearance of Addam ’s brother confirmed that the two are sons of Corlys Velaryon , as Rhaenys Targaryen pushed her husband to legitimize his materialization . Given that House Velaryon has the blood of former Valyria , they can become dragonriders , explaining how Addam is finally able to domesticise Seasmoke . Now that Jace has pitched his dragonseed mind to Rhaenyra , Addam will likely become a bigger quality inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 .
House of the Dragon season 2 ’s Alyn and Addam have incredibly important roles in the escalating Targaryen Civil War and the future of House Velaryon .
1Nettles
Has Not Yet Appeared In House Of The Dragon Season 2
The final dragonseed who is introduced inFire and Bloodis constitute Nettles . Nettles , like Addam and Alyn , was described as a bastard with Valyrian blood who grew up on Driftmark . Unlike Addam and Alyn , though , Nettle ’s parentage is not sustain or even hinted at in Martin ’s book . One of theunclaimed dragons inHouse of the Dragonthat is yet to be cite goes by the name of Sheepstealer , aptly title for his tendency to slip sheep as he roams Dragonstone explore for food .
Sheepstealer becomes habitual to her presence and let Nettles climb him , solidifying her as a descendant of House Targaryen or Velaryon …
InFire and Blood , Nettles comes to tamed Sheepstealer by presenting him with a sheep every dayspring . Eventually , Sheepstealer becomes accustomed to her front and allow Nettles jump on him , solidify her as a descendant of House Targaryen or Velaryon who begins fighting for the Blacks in the Dance of Dragons . Nettles is the only somebody get laid to ride Sheepstealer , with the wild dragon having no other passkey besides the dragonseed .
Given that the show has actively teased Ulf White , Hugh Hammer , and Addam of Hull as dragonriders , it is look increasingly improbable that Nettles will be include inHouse of the Dragon . Naturally , Nettles could be introduced later inHouse of the Dragon ’s complex timeline , open that the HBO production has show a willingness to change the order of case fromFire and Bloodif demand . However , one would conceive that Nettles would have been teased alongside Addam , Ulf , and Hugh were she to be include as a dragonseed push for the Blacks in the future .
It is enounce that Daemon rig on Rhaenyra with Nettles in Fire and Blood , with the latter ’s absence seizure in House of the Dragon potentially take away this plot degree also .
Similarly , Sheepstealer has not been name inHouse of the Dragoneither . Vermithor and Silverwing , the dragons of Hugh and Ulf severally , were both cite by Jace inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 5 , while Seasmoke has been seen by Addam , Mysaria , and Rhaenyra . Just as Nettles ' absence hints at her being removed from the show , the same can be suppose for Sheepstealer . Although this could change , House of the Dragonmay be leaving out one of the few non - Targaryen dragonriders who fight down in the Dance of Dragons .
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get place about 172 year before the events ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the taradiddle of the rise of the Targaryens , the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria . The pop HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who play the older versions of the character . Also starring in the serial is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
