The introduction of the House of the Dragon Addam of Hull character in the second episode of Season 2 might be confusing to viewers. Like his brother Alyn of Hull, who appeared in the season premiere, he seems to be a side character that feels thinly related to the larger civil war. But as fans of the books know, Addam of Hull becomes far more important in the story and the scenes that have him talking to Alyn about their father and him looking at Seasmoke flying in the sky foreshadow why he matters. Here’s who Addam of Hull is in House of the Dragon and why he is signficiant to the Season 2 plot.
Why does Addam of Hull matter in House of the Dragon Season 2?
Addam of Hull matters in House of the Dragon not only because he is the bastard son of Corlys Velaryon, but he is something called a “dragonseed” who is capable of taming and riding dragons. That is, if the Max series follows the books.
Season 2 has introduced various characters who are given screentime, though it may not be clear to the audience why they matter. This includes Addam, Alyn, and Hugh Hammer, but there is a method to the madness. Their appearances signal the eventual reveal of the dragonseed, bastards of Valryian descent who were fathered in Blackwater Bay, particularly Dragonstone and Driftmark.
Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen’s faction, the Blacks, eventually realize that they have more dragons than they do dragonriders and will call upon the people to attempt bonding with the dragons on their side. Any baseborn dragonriders who successfully tame a dragon are called dragonseeds. And with Addam of Hull peering longingly at Seasmoke, the setup seems clear.
In addition, it is revealed that Corlys owes both Alyn and Addam in some way, alluding to them being his bastard sons. Addam wants to prove himself worthy, while Alyn already has, which will likely lead to them becoming major players in the brewing Targaryen civil war. In fact, the novels have Addam of Hull eventually become Addam Valeryon. That said, the House of the Dragon show has changed some aspects of these dragonseeds from their book counterparts, so it’s worth watching to see how Addam’s storyline turns out.
