Warning! This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2.
Summary
House of the Dragonseason 2, episode 8 introduced Abigal Thorn as Sharako Lohar, a character who will be involved in the show’s future.House of the Dragonseason 2’s endingfeatured a great deal of set-up for season 3, specifically where the character of Tyland Lannister was confirmed. Several scenes in the finale saw Tyland negotiating with the Triarchy, hoping that the latter would help the crown by breaking the Velaryon blockade of the Gullet. This led to the introduction of a newHouse of the Dragoncast member.
Undoubtedly, what was shown in Tyland’s story will be vital toHouse of the Dragonseason 3’s story. The brewing Battle of the Gullet is a major conflict in the coming war and provides several huge plot developments regardingwho wins the Dance of Dragons. As evidenced by the finale ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2, the Triarchy will have a big role in the battle, as will the aforementioned new cast member Abigail Thorn as Sharako Lohar.
Shakaro Lohar Is A Triarchy Admiral - And Gender-Swapped In HOTD
Shakaro Lohar Is From The Source Material But With One Key Difference
InHouse of the Dragonseason 2, episode 8, Shakaro Lohar is introduced as a Triarchy admiral. AfterHouse of the Dragon’s Tyland Lannistermanages to convince the leaders of the Triarchy to support King Aegon II, they state that he must first impress the woman who is set to lead the Triarchy fleet to war. This ushers in Shakaro Lohar, who spends the episode toying with Tyland by purposefully misnaming him, fighting him in muddy hand-to-hand combat, and asking if he will impregnate her many wives.
While little in the way of development is given to Shakaro Lohar in George R. R. Martin’sFire and Blood, it seemsHouse of the Dragonis altering this somewhat. Already, more about Shakaro Lohar has been presented, including a key change from the source material. In the book, Shakaro Lohar is a man, whereas she is a woman inHouse of the Dragon, though it does not seem as if the gender change will lead to similar drastic changes in character.
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Who Is Abigail Thorn? What The Shakaro Lohar Actress Has Been In
Concerning who plays Shakaro Lohar,House of the Dragonseason 2’s finale revealed this as Abigail Thorn. Thorn originally began her career as a YouTuber, garnering a big online following between 2013 and 2019. Thorn then began dipping her feet into acting, appearing in the BBC’sLadhoodin the role of Iona. In 2023, Thorn played the role of Jess in six episodes of the reimagining ofDjango.2023 also saw Thorn play a role in a filmed performance of the stage playThe Princeand voice a character named Nocturne in the popular video gameBaldur’s Gate III.
In 2024,Thorn’s acting career took a much more mainstream turn. Thorn was cast inThe Acolyte, aStar WarsTV show. While Thorn did not have the biggest role to play in the show, appearing in two episodes of aStar WarsTV show is no small feat. This success was only bolstered by her casting inHouse of the Dragonas Shakaro Lohar. Based on the events ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2, episode 8, it seems as though Thorn’s role will only increase in size inHouse of the Dragonseason 3’s Battle of the Gullet.
What Happens To Shakaro Lohar In House Of The Dragon’s Future
The Admiral Of The Triarchy Has An Interesting Future
Concerning what exactly happens to Shakaro Lohar in the future ofHouse of the Dragon, the aforementioned Battle of the Gullet is key to her destiny. Given that she leads the fleet of ships on their way to attack the Velaryon blockade, it is clear that Shakaro Lohar has an integral role in the battle itself. InFire and Blood, Lohar is in command during the Battle of the Gullet, which turns out to be one of the bloodiest naval battles in Westerosi history. If anything, this proves Shakaro Lohar’s future is one filled with blood and battles.
The character will undoubtedly fight in the Battle of the Gullet before potentially capturing Prince Viserys…
Interestingly though,Shakaro Lohar will be integral to the fate of a few otherHouse of the Dragoncharacters if the show follows the book on which it is based.During the Battle of the Gullet, Lohar captures a small ship named the Gay Abandon which contains the princes Aegon and Viserys - Rhaenyra and Daemon’s children - who were traveling to Pentos after being held in the Vale for a short time. Aegon manages to escape on his dragon, though Viserys is believed dead by his family.
Lohar takes Viserys and sells him to the magister of Lys. Eventually, Lohar is murdered by one of his rivals, likely due to the wealth he amassed by selling Prince Viserys. With this story being outlined inFire and Blood, it is likelyHouse of the Dragonseason 3 will depict Shakaro Lohar’s arc similarly. The character will undoubtedly fight in the Battle of the Gullet before potentially capturing Prince Viserys, planting the seeds for more familial drama inHouse of the Dragon.
House of the Dragon
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House of the Dragon is a 2022 fantasy drama set in the world of Westeros, chronicling the Targaryen dynasty at its height. The story revolves around King Viserys’s controversial decision to name his daughter Rhaenyra as heir to the Iron Throne, sparking tensions and divisions within the realm.
