House Of The Dragon: What Is Red Sowing Or Sowing of the Seeds And Why Its Done? Explored

1) In the world of Westeros, the color “Red” is usually a warning sign, perhaps because of the tragic Red Wedding event. On the other hand, “Sowing” refers to the Targaryen illegitimate children, also known as dragon seeds, whom Rhaenyra is gathering in an attempt to connect with the dragons.

In House of the Dragon, similar to Fire & Blood, Rhaenyra faces the challenge of opposing Vhagar with additional dragons. However, she encounters difficulty in finding competent riders, leading to numerous fatalities. Ultimately, she manages to secure three skilled dragon riders, boosting her forces against Vhagar. Yet, this comes at a price as the Targaryens’ once exclusive mastery over dragon riding is compromised.

Previously, the show implied the coming of The Sowing. After the defeat of the Blacks resulting in the deaths of Meleys (Eve Best) and Rhaenys (Harry Collett), Jace proposed a plan to search for individuals with Targaryen lineage to harness the power of dragons such as Seasmoke, Vermithor, and Silverwing.

Rhaenyra search for dragon seed with Tarageryen blood

As an obsessed fan, I can’t help but share my excitement about Rhaenyra’s intriguing quest! She scoured every corner, determined to uncover the truth about Steffon Darklyn (Anthony Flanagan). His rumored royal ties had long been shrouded in mystery. Alas, their connection proved elusive, and Steffon met an untimely end during his attempt to forge a bond with Seasmoke, Rhaenyra’s magnificent dragon. However, the mighty beast had other plans and instead chose Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty) as its new companion. What a fascinating turn of events!

1. Subsequently, Rhaenyra extended invitations to individuals suspected of Targaryen lineage, primarily bastards, to seize the opportunity. Numerous individuals from King’s Landing flocked in, eager for dragons and their accompanying honors. However, the dragon keepers chose not to lend assistance, fearing failure and wishing to avoid a fate similar to Darklyn’s.

indeed, it was Vermithor who ignited the initial dragon seed, leading to a tumultuous turn of events. Nevertheless, amidst the turmoil, two new Dragonriders emerged: Addam and Hugh Hammer (portrayed by Kieran Bew), as well as Ulf the White (Tom Bennett).

1. In contrast to Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon suggests that having Targaryen blood isn’t necessarily a prerequisite for dragon eggs. The series subtly implies that there might still be wild dragons on Dragonstone, suggesting that the process known as “Sowing” may not have concluded entirely. The infamous Red Sowing has certainly lived up to its brutal reputation.

Checkout out the preview for House of the Dragon season 2 finale below;

Episode 8 of House of the Dragon will air Sundays on Max.