The Real Reason why Silverwing chose Ulf! REVEALED! House of the Dragon

Why did Ulf the White fly to King's Landing, and why did Silverwing claim him? One of the questions that will be most talked about in the coming days is why dragons choose their riders - is it the will of the gods, lineage, or perhaps dark magic? Or is this drunk truly Daemon's brother? The story of the Dragonseed has called into question the idea that only the Targaryen can control the dragons, and perhaps in Ulf's story we can find the truth behind this secret.

Are the dragons really in the wrong hands now? In this video, we will analyze the reason why Silverwing claimed Ulf and why he flew to King's Landing.

[josephtalmadge]

I loved how Vermithor and Hugh bonded. That whole scene was so bad ass

[johnmitchell]

Ulf and Hugh had valyrian blood.
Vermathore chose Hugh because vermathore respected Hugh for standing up to him, Hughs strength in character made him worthy in vermathores eyes.
Ulf show deference to silverwing, accepting his fate and symbolically surrendering to silverwing.
Silverwing reciprocated and surrendered to ulf in response. ❤

[Fralical]

Ulf is the grandchild of silverwings first rider, and she is known to be docile. She chose him cause she could smell the blood of her first rider.

[Guttagangboosie]

Going off of book lore, Silverwing is notoriously known as a friendly dragon towards humans

[dawnofthefrank]

Ulf came close but did not step on Silverwings Egg. She would have fried him if he had. Watch again.

[Julia-qvls]

Screw the contest (no offense). The only person I’m bending the knee to after that episode is Oscar Tully

[Baelor-Breakspear]

Silverwing just wanted to fly with Vermithor again. That’s sweet

[roccobruno]

Silverwings' maternal instincts kicked in and she felt that Ulf needs to be taken care of.

[marcuslittle]

I think Seasmoke choosing Adam is more exceptional. Seasmoke actually sought out Adam. I'm more curious about how that worked out.

[robbiemahoney]

Queen Rhaenyra is the rightful heir! However, she also shows compassion and love for her people. She is always divided in herself but finds the courage to do what must be done!

[hendrix]

He flew to kings landing to show off to his mates in the tavern

[MidratsSnack]

I'd like to think ulf is indeed a half brother.

[Rockwall]

I think it's pretty obvious that Rhaeynera sent Silverwing and Ulf to Kings Landing to lure Aemond and Vhagar to Dragonstone to ambush them. When Ulf and Silverwing arrived back at Dragonstone, Rhaenerya and all her dragons are ready for Aemond and Vhagar. If Ulf and Silverwing had gone to Kings Landing on their own for other reasons, they would have returned to Dragonstone and had nobody waiting on them most likely or if Rhaenerya had seen them, she probably would have been mad as heck at him for doing that without permission

[keungsukestrada]

Team Black, the kings word should be honored and respected. She wanted to keep her father's legend of keeping the peace

[micheleford]

silverwing was known to be friendly to humans and vermithor was known to be cross hence the name bronze fury. honestly i got chills when he appeared and i dont really consider vhagar scarey but the noises and expressions on him made him seem way more bad ass.

[lyndonjames]

I think Ulf’s Targyrean background is true, though I can understand how he might doubt it deep down. Though I think the dragons MIGHT sense Targyrean (or perhaps even Valyrean) blood if strong enough, I think different dragons have different personalities. Hugh’s dragon required and responded to a stance/show of bravery; Ulf’s responded to an act/posture of submission/supplication.

[manaspant]

There is a subtle hint in GOT too when the second dragon let's Jon ride him after the dragon smells his hand, and then in the battle at winterfell he rides it again.... So the theory that dragons do have a sense of who could ride them especially of the valyrian Lineage does sound plausible...

[VraeliaValkyria]

Vermithor, Silverwing and Syrax. The family is back together and flying. <3

[candizippie]

I got the impression that Vermithor chose Hugh because of his bravery. He was the only person that stood up to that dragon, therefore gaining his respect and loyalty.

[lisawilliams]

I would bend my knee to Raniera because she saw the white deer. There was something significant with seeing the white Hart. To me it shows that she was the true legitimate heir to the iron throne.