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During the penultimate episode,Hugh Hammerarrived in Dragonstone with otherdragonseedsto tame wild dragons and strengthen Rhaenyras army.
AfterVermithorkilled most of the seeds, Hugh was eventually able to claim him.

This makes Hugh’s motherPrincess Saera Targaryen.
In Martins Fire and Blood, Saera was punished by her father for being disobedient and promiscuous.
Fans have pointed out the irony in this and have been reveling in Saeras silent win on social media.

Hughs strong relation to Vermithors past rider is probably why the beast accepted the Blacksmith as his new master.
See ourTargaryen family treefor Hugh’s other relations.
However, now the finale is looming it is time for him to really claim his Targaryen name.

House of the Dragon season 2 continues weekly onHBOin the US and Sky and NOW in the UK.
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