The Sowing, also known as the Red Sowing or the Sowing of the Seeds, is a significant upcoming event in House of the Dragon Season 2. The Blacks of Dragonstone summon Dragonseeds to claim riderless dragons to fight in the war. Prince Jacaerys Velaryon leads the Sowing, enticing candidates with promises of honor and wealth.
In the lore of Game of Thrones, characters like Ser Steffon Darklyn and Gormon Massey lose their lives in the Sowing. Successful candidates like Addam of Hull, Nettles, Hugh Hammer, and Ulf White emerge. Out of six riderless dragons, four partake in the Sowing, leaving two unclaimed. The mystery remains regarding which dragons will join the event in House of the Dragon.
Seasmoke
Seasmoke, Laenor Velaryon's dragon, is left riderless on Driftmark as Laenor departs with his lover, Qarl Correy. Born around 101 AC, Seasmoke aids in battles like the Siege of Bloodstone but remains unclaimed due to a clever ruse by the Blacks.
How Seasmoke Gets Involved in the Sowing
Seasmoke rejects Ser Steffon Darklyn before being claimed by Addam of Hull during the Sowing. Addam, suspected to be of Valyrian descent, valiantly rides Seasmoke into battles.
Vermithor
Vermithor, King Jaehaerys Targaryen's dragon, remains riderless on Dragonstone, more receptive to new riders.
Vermithor's Role in the Sowing
Vermithor, a colossal dragon, initially burns Lord Gormon Massey but later accepts a Dragonseed and a blacksmith's bastard named Hugh Hammer.
Silverwing
Silverwing, known for sparing lives, remains riderless until Ulf the White tames her.
Silverwing's Involvement in the Sowing
Silverwing, a docile dragon, does not harm potential Dragonriders, standing out as the merciful one among the dragons.
Sheepstealer
Sheepstealer, a wild dragon, proves challenging until Nettles succeeds in claiming him.
Sheepstealer's Role in the Sowing
Nettles wins Sheepstealer's loyalty by offering him mutton, allowing her to become his rider.
The Unclaimed Dragons: Cannibal & Grey Ghost
The wild dragons Cannibal and Grey Ghost remain riderless, with Cannibal's ferocity deterring any attempts to approach him. Grey Ghost stays hidden on Dragonstone.
House of the Dragon Season 2 debuts on June 16 at 9/8c on HBO and Max.