Did Duncan the Tall have children?
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Did Duncan the Tall have children?
Duncan the Tall
| Successor | Ser Gerold Hightower |
| Culture(s) | Crownlands |
| Born | In 191 AC, 192 AC or 193 AC, at King’s Landing |
| Died | In 259 AC, at Summerhall |
| Issue | At least one son or daughter |
Will there be more Dunk and Egg books?
In 2017, Novella was said to be one of the candidates on the list, but later Martin said there were no plans to add. Some other working titles for future Dunk and Egg stories have been revealed by Martin himself: The Sellsword, The Champion, The Kingsguard, and The Lord Commander.
How old is Ser Duncan?
He lived roughly between 40 and 105 years before the events of the series, and was Lord Commander of the Kingsguard when Ser Barristan Selmy started his rise to prominence. He is immortalized in many songs and stories.
Despite her importance in the story, Brienne’s heritage hasn’t been explored much in the show or books. It’s the ultimate Easter Egg for true fans: Brienne of Tarth is descended from Ser Duncan the Tall, one of the heroes of Martin’s “Dunk and Egg” short stories.
Did hedge Knights exist?
Yes, this is a real thing. Hedge knights were a real thing, but as far as I understand, the term was not used in that form. Hedge was a derogatory term to describe someone/something at the lowest end. One in that position would frequently travel around looking for employment.
Are dunk and Brienne related?
Brienne defied the narrow gender norms and expectations of the Seven Kingdoms, breaking boundaries and ignoring or rejecting anyone who stood in her way. It’s the ultimate Easter Egg for true fans: Brienne of Tarth is descended from Ser Duncan the Tall, one of the heroes of Martin’s “Dunk and Egg” short stories.