What Is ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ About?

A Knight of the Seven Kingdomsis based on a series of novellas by George R.R.

Martin,eventually shed light on the great mystery of the Tragedy at Summerhall.

Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall with his sword in his hand in a custom image for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

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To avoid mutilation,Dunk chooses a trial by combat, which then becomes a Trial of Seven.

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Dunk participates in the joust but loses, learning someone bribed his opponent to kill him.

Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan in Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based on George R. R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas and is set around 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones. It follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, who would later become King Aegon V Targaryen.

The prize dragon egg is stolen and a knight, Ser Glendon Ball, is falsely accused and imprisoned.

Dunk and Egg receive rewards, andthe dragon egg’s disappearance remains a mystery.

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Three Tales of Dunk and Egg book cover, featuring Ser Duncan the Tall in his armor during a jousting tournament

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The book cover of The Tales of Dunk and Egg, featuring a knight and his squire

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