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Ser Duncan ‘Dunk’ the Tall
A huge, earnest young hedge knight trying to make a name for himself after his master’s death.
ClearStory · HBO · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 1
A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS
The Hedge Knight
The setup
About 90 years before Game of Thrones, Ser Arlan of Pennytree dies on the road. His young companion Dunk takes the old knight’s sword, shield and horses to the Ashford tourney, hoping to begin life as a knight in his own right.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
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Egg
A sharp, bald boy who insists on becoming Dunk’s squire and knows far more about noble life than he first admits.
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Ser Arlan of Pennytree
The elderly hedge knight who raised and trained Dunk. His lessons remain Dunk’s moral compass.
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Tanselle
A Dornish puppeteer whose dragon show and kindness immediately capture Dunk’s attention.
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Ser Lyonel Baratheon
The Laughing Storm: a powerful, exuberant knight who treats Dunk more warmly than most nobles do.
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Raymun Fossoway
A friendly young squire who helps Dunk understand the tourney and its noble families.
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Ser Steffon Fossoway
Raymun’s knight and cousin, ambitious beneath his polished manners.
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Plummer
Steward of Ashford Castle, responsible for entries and finances at the tourney.
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Key story points
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Content note: Violence, strong language, injury and death, bereavement and crude bodily humour.
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