Who Comes to Claim a Dragon?
Many take a stab at claim the dragons, but few succeed.
Other household knights, squires, servants, maids, and small folk tried as well.
The event is sometimes called the Red Sowing because of the bloodshed.
In the novel, Grey Ghost evaded the attempts, and Cannibal was avoided due to his violent tendencies.
Needless to say, when the show portrays the sowing, it will be a violent episode.
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Of course, the show isn’t the book.
They have already deviated from the story, which could impact the dragonseed plot.
One change, in particular, is likely to complicate matters.
InHouse of the Dragon,Laenor (John MacMillan) didn’t die.
Therefore, can Seasmoke be claimed by Adam of Hull?
Only time will tell.
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Additionally, the series could change the dragonseed if they so choose.
ButHouse of the Dragonemphasized her desire to have a dragon and indicated her interest in claiming one.
So the show could potentially allow Rhaena to claim one of these dragons.
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Different fan theories have circulated on this subject.
What Makes a Dragonrider?
As dragonriders, the dragonseed will play a significant part in the show.
A war between Targaryens at this point is fought on dragonback.
So these characters will become recognizable almost instantly.
There are a lot of questions about who can claim dragons.
Though the dragonseeds each have different stories, all claim to be Targaryen bastards.
But it’s hard to prove.
By exploring the Sowing in-depth, the show could attempt to answer the question of what makes a dragonrider.
Some of them appear less Valyrian than others.
Ulf gets the name “Ulf the White” because of his Targaryen features.
He is first a man-at-arms on Dragonstone.
Similarly, Hugh Hammer’s origins are unclear.
Likely it would have been commented on if he didn’t look Valyrian.
He claims Vermithor, who once belonged to King Jaehaerys.
Vermithor appeared inHouse of the Dragonin Episode 10when Daemon sings to him.
Addam of Hull claims a more clear connection to the Targaryens, though it is disputed.
Addam claimed Laenor’s old dragon, Seasmoke, and some saw that as confirmation.
And Alyn failed to claim a dragon.
Rumors speculated that the boys were the bastards of Laenor’s father, Corlys, instead.
But Corlys had no Targaryen blood.
If dragonriders can be Valyrian and not Targaryen, it does open up possibilities, but only slightly.
Is Nettles a Targaryen?
Nettles is the most unique case.
She claimed the wild dragon known as Sheepstealer by feeding him daily until gaining his trust.
She has no Valyrian features.
Nettles has dark skin, black hair, and brown eyes.
Her birth is uncertain, but her appearance indicates she isn’t Valyrian.
The Targaryens were only one family of dragonriders out of 40 dragon lords inOld Valyria.
However, Targaryen blood, in particular, is unnecessary for dragon bonding, though Valyrian blood likely is.
The Fates of the Dragonseeds
The dragonseeds fight the First Battle in the Gullet.
The dragonseed helped the Blacks take over King’s Landing as well.
Not long afterward, Ulf and Hugh defect to the Greens at the First Battle of Tumbleton.
They do so because they feel Rhaenyra doesn’t give them what they are owed.
But their ambition grows from there.
Hugh makes a play for the throne, and the Green lords plot to kill him and Ulf.
So Nettles flies away on Sheepstealer and is never seen again.
