The second episode of the second season of The House of the Dragon has introduced new deaths and some seemingly minor details that will be crucial for the upcoming Dance of Dragons, the great war that is on the horizon. One particularly intriguing detail involves the return of one of the great dragons and its potential (and unexpected) rider in the upcoming episodes.
Contains Spoilers
In the second episode of the second season of The House of the Dragon, we witness the reappearance of Haze, the spectacular silver dragon previously ridden by Laenor Velaryon. Haze played a significant role in the battle against the Triarchy on the Stepstones in season 1. Following Laenor’s presumed death, the fate of this majestic dragon was uncertain. However, the mystery is resolved in episode 2×02 with Haze’s return.
This episode also introduces Addam (played by Clinton Liberty), the brother of Alyn Hull, who was presented in the first episode. Both brothers are shipwrights serving House Velaryon. According to George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, the book on which the series is based, Addam and Alyn are secretly bastards of House Velaryon, possessing Valyrian blood, which grants them the ability to ride dragons.
Addam’s destiny is hinted at in a scene where Haze flies over his head, and Addam gazes at the dragon in awe. This moment foreshadows the events described in Martin’s book, where Addam claims and bonds with Haze, known as Bruma in the original text. This bond is expected to be shown by the end of season 2. After Laenor’s death, Haze became wild and nested in Montedragón.
In the book, Addam’s claim to Haze makes him a pivotal figure in the Dance of Dragons. He joins the Black Team, fighting in significant battles such as the Battle of the Gullet and the Second Battle of Tumbleton. This development sets the stage for exciting plot twists and epic confrontations in the forthcoming episodes.
How Addam Claims The Dragon
Addam of Hull’s bond with the dragon raises a significant question for those unfamiliar with the book: Is he a Targaryen or of Valyrian descent? The short answer is yes, though the book does not fully clarify Addam and Alyn’s ancestry.
In Fire and Blood, Addam and Alyn are introduced as the bastard children of Laenor Velaryon, with their mother, Marilda, confirming this despite Laenor being gay and not the biological father of Rhaenyra’s children. Other sources claim they are the illegitimate children of Corlys Velaryon.
Season 2 of House of the Dragon complicates matters further. The characters do not appear Valyrian: Alyn is bald, and Addam has dark hair, unlike their light-haired counterparts in the books. Despite this, it is implied that they are of Valyrian descent, specifically Velaryon.
It seems unlikely that Laenor is their father, as the actors portraying Alyn and Addam appear to be around Laenor’s age. A connection between Alyn and Corlys is established, likely setting up a future reveal that they are indeed Corlys’ children. Although the Velaryons were not traditionally Dragonriders, their Valyrian (and Targaryen) blood may explain why Addam can ride Haze (Bruma in the book).
In Valyrian lore, bastards of Valyrian descent capable of riding dragons are called dragons. The Harvest of the Seeds is a pivotal event in the Dance of Dragons, where the Blacks summon several of these bastards to Dragonstone. Leveraging their Valyrian blood, these dragons bond with dragons and fight on their side. This key event highlights the strategic importance of the Valyrian lineage in dragon riding and warfare.
The Addam And Mist Script Hole
When attempting to ride dragons, some fail disastrously, while others succeed. If the series follows the book, Addam will be among the successful ones.
Addam of Hull claims Haze (Bruma) creates a potential plot hole not present in Fire and Blood. In the series, Laenor Velaryon is still alive, whereas, in the book, he is killed. The series depicted a fake death for Laenor, leaving his fate uncertain. It’s unclear if Laenor will return, but technically, Haze should still be connected to him. This would mean that Haze might not bond with another rider if Laenor is still considered its rider.
