Some cannot say their exact parentage.
Hugh has no doubts about hisTargaryen blood, feeling compelled to answer Rhaenyra’s call because of his past.
But Hugh doesn’t base his relation to the Targaryens on looks alone.
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Huh is sure of this Targaryen blood because it came through his mother.
How Does ‘House of the Dragon’ Address Hugh’s Parentage?
However, Hugh claims it is worth the risk because of his blood.
The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.
Her status afforded her some freedom, especially as she brought in a high price.
While there could be a few explanations for this, Saera makes more sense than the others.
Meanwhile,everything Hugh says fits Saera Targaryen perfectly.
Who Is Saera Targaryen in ‘Fire & Blood’?
Saera wasKing Jaehaerys' disowned daughter and one of the biggest challengesin his rule.
Spending much time discussing Jaehaerys,Fire & Bloodexplores Saera’s history as well.
This enraged Jaehaerys further as he confined her to her room anddeclared Saera was no longer his child.
He punished the three men.
Mooton was forced to marry Saera’s close friend, who was also involved in the scandal.
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Connington chose exile, and Beesbury faced the king in trial by combat only to be slain.
She was caught by adragonkeeperand punished by her father.
Jaehaerys sent Saera away to join theFaith as a silent sister.
Eventually, she moved to Volantis to run an establishment of her own.
Does Hugh’s Story Fit With Saera’s Book Story?
However, they were not seriously considered because Jaehaerys had legitimate grandchildren.
She is said to have stayed in Volantis, boasting that she had made her own kingdom there.
In some ways, it makes sense that Hugh would be the child of Saera.
House of the Dragon is currentlystreaming on Max in the U.S. New episodes air every Sunday.
