Includes massive SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2 and Fire & Blood, the show's source material.
Hugh's Struggles In King's Landing Will Lead To Him Fighting For Rhaenyra Aegon Has Assured Relief For The Smiths, But Episode 2 Hints That It's An Empty Promise Hugh Hammer is one of the many new characters in House of the Dragon season 2, and he's been subtle enough that audiences might've missed him. In episode 1, he appears before Aegon II in the throne room to request aid for the blacksmiths of King's Landing.
How Can Hugh Claim Vermithor & When Will It Happen? Hugh Has Valyrian Blood, Allowing Him To Bond With A Dragon In Fire & Blood, Prince Jacaerys Velaryon decides that the Blacks should seek out riders for the unclaimed dragons at their disposal, hoping to bring an advantage to his mother's side in dragon power. Prince Aemond Targaryen of the Greens rides the realm's largest dragon, Vhagar, whom even Daemon is reluctant to face alone.
What Happens To Hugh & Vermithor In House Of The Dragon Hugh Fights Battles For Both The Blacks & Greens, Making Him A Divisive Figure Hugh is successful in claiming Vermithor in the books, instantly making him one of the most powerful men in the Seven Kingdoms. Hugh is incredibly valuable to the Blacks during the Battle of the Gullet, one of the war's most crucial battles fought at sea, where he and the other dragonseeds aid the Velaryon fleet in repelling a naval attack.