Dunk Started Out as an Orphan Born in Flea Bottom
Not much is known about Dunks birth.
Arlan and Dunk travel around Westeros serving various noble lords like the Tyrells.
Dunks age is estimated at around 16 at the start of the story.
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We first meet Dunk while hes burying Ser Arlans body on the way to a tourney in Ashford.
Dunk claims Arlan knighted him before he died, but whether this is true is still up for debate.
This lie haunts him throughout the short stories, making him constantly question whether he is a worthy warrior.
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.
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Dunk Plays a Vital Role in the Targaryens' Story
Dunk isnt the smartest character.
He stands at 7ft tall, rivaling the Mountain (Hafor Julius Bjornsson) in stature.
He is strong, capable, and prioritizes honor among all else.
Despite his setbacks,Dunk has a strong moral compass that prevails in the face of turmoil.
As the story unfolds, Dunk becomes increasingly entangled in Targaryen conspiracy.
He plays a key role during the second Blackfyre rebellion in the third short story,The Mystery Knight.
Later, inThe Mystery Knight, Daemon II Blackfyre predicts Dunk will one day become a Kingsguard Knight.
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Dunk will indeed grow up to become a legendary warrior.
Lyonel was known as The Laughing Storm, and regarded as one of the best fighters of his generation.
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