The Hedge Knight: Dunk & Egg #1 Explained (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms)

[@AltShiftX]

There's an Easter Egg at the end of this video ;) Get all three Dunk & Egg stories on audiobook for free with an Audible trial: www.audible.com/asx

[@shieraseastar9300]

Thanks Shift, such a nice surprise to see this vid drop! :D

[@StylePoints306]

I signed up with your code and it didn't give me the book ☹️

[@wguid]

Can I offer you an Aegon The Unlikely in these trying times?

[@YipeeKiYayJB]

The audiobook is narrated by Harry Lloyd, the guy who played Viserys, and it is fantastic. By far my favourite part of the ASOIAF world.

[@JNFattorini]

You should start covering The Stormlight Archive now that the world has completely forgotten about or stopped caring about GoT.

[@20TonChop]

"Egg....I had a dream I was old." Broke my heart...

[@Argos-xb8ek]

Always does

[@carsoncasmirri3874]

Aemon never deserved what happened to him. It always makes me sad knowing what happened to the good Targaryens. Aemon was forced his entire life to watch as his family suffered from all manner of catastrophe only to see all of them wiped out for it. For all he knew he was the last of his line. A lone dragon at the end of the world left to obscurity and the history books. It also sucks for Barristan Selmy when you realize that despite how much he respected and supported Prince Rheagar. Especially so when you know that Robert being Robert would tell the story over and over about how he killed him most likely in front of him. To constantly be reminded of how he had failed and how his only living brother from that time had profaned the white cloak by murdering Aerys. Not that he had any idea of just what horrors Jamie prevented by doing so.

[@Argos-xb8ek]

@Carson Casmirri That's a reoccurring theme in characters in ASOIAF haunted by the choices they made that seemed honorable and right but cost them much more than they ever could've imagined. Aemon had to live throught the near extinction of his house unable to help them in anyway and in the books feels that he played a role in his dynasties destruction. Or Ned Stark trying to protect his daughter and before that protect the lives of children he deemed innocent of the crimes that made them he tried to spare Cersei and her children and it ended up getting him killed he tried to bring Theon up I'm his house and Theon ended up seizing and unintentionally sacking Winterfell. Jaime Lannister is another one

[@warpedwhimsical]

@@carsoncasmirri3874Aemon also had the burden of truly believing in prophecies that foretell the savior of the world would be born of his blood. He would not only have suffered great personal loss but also felt partially responsible for dooming mankind by not being there to protect Rhaegar and his heirs. At least until he hears of Daenerys and her dragons, which reignites a vigor in him at the age of 102. Such a sad but great character

[@spacecowboy5486]

OH SO THAT'S WHO EGG WAS. I was reading that chapter of Feast for Crows like last week and I was confused when maester Aemon called him out (very late to this comment lol)

[@oldoakproductions216]

Dunk is as pure of a "good guy" that Martin has written in this universe. Hard not to love the lunk.

[@leonrobinson8180]

He's basically your typical anime protagonist. Thick headed with a good heart and untapped potential

[@SacredDaturaa]

@@leonrobinson8180 Though I respect that the stories don't ever give him a free pass when it comes to knightly skill. Pretty much every time he fights as a knight he eats shit, hard. When he does win he wins by fighting like Dunk of Flea Bottom and often by sheer dumb luck.

[@leonrobinson8180]

@@SacredDaturaa No surprise there. GRRM's books are famous for their lack of plot armour.

[@bealns7356]

Dunk the lunk, thick as a castle wall!

[@mpt3245]

Like his descendent, Brienne.

[@coreyfrate2620]

The "Lyonel Baratheon signs up purely for the fucking banter" line has me as dead as a Targaryen prince.

[@Scorecatron]

It's such a Baratheon thing to do, too

[@ck12397]

King Bobby B is what killed me lol

[@PeachDragon_]

The good old baratheon philosophy

[@evannesbitt7852]

Unless your name is Aegon the Sixth of his Name #trugon 😏

[@razagan1343]

You can just imagine the shit eating grin "Wait I can beat up the prince AND not get punished for it?"

[@TX533]

Someone says "There's gonna be a trial by combat of 7" Lyonel Baratheon: You son of a bitch, I'm in...

[@paulvahur]

Definitely do the other 2 stories as well. They give more color to the world of Westeros.

[@AltShiftX]

And there's lots of cool stuff about Blackfyres and Bloodraven in the next two stories...

[@DildoVidz]

@@AltShiftX awesome

[@ShannonCarter55]

@@AltShiftX yes do it. Please. Love to see your breakdown of both books. Maybe you should do it for all the books too. A guide to the series :)

[@MariaVosa]

@@AltShiftX Exactly! I'd love to hear your deep dive into possible clues and hints in those books!

[@dragoneye954]

Dunk & egg me please

[@Serenade2461]

I loved how Dunk straight up told the king, "you pampered your other sons and look how they turned out. One's a drunk and the other's a douche. You wanna see how this one turns out after not being pampered constantly?" He's a straight shooter who only goes "oh fuck I'm talking to the King/I just punched the Prince!" after the fact.

[@robfab5204]

yeah that's towards the end of the story. it's not quite as comical in the story but yeah thats the gist hahaha

[@amany247]

No god but Allah Islam way for peace and real monotheist Search about the truth with honest heart.,

[@KFC_Manager]

@@amany247prophet Mohammad police be upon him

[@xSavedSoulx]

@@amany247 Christ

[@badfoody]

it's really sad knowing that Egg's effort to stop his kids from inbreeding were all for nothing and his great grand son became the mad king. tragic

[@stevebuscemi5544]

Honestly, whatever you may think of George R R Martin, he is a genius in storytelling. Great content as always

[@mjaceyep110]

I hope we get these trio of books as movies or tv series.

[@kensco22]

Agreed the way he spreads rumors, misdirection, and prophecies seems so real world like. It’s amazing.

[@timocruz510]

I love how a lot of his grandiose gestures are misdirection. 1. Lysa publicly acting like she wants Tyrion killed in the Eyrie, when she wants no such thing (thats why she chose old slow Ser Vardis to face Bronn). 2. Small Folk/Derry, Piper, Vance blaming Gregor Clegane for pillaging (last domino to start the War) 3. The burning of Mance Rayder 4. Lyn Corbray with the Lords Declarent (this one is explained by Littlefinger) 5. Manderly's treatment of Davos in White Harbour There are probably more, but just wanted to point out some of my favourites.

[@IlSqueak]

I'm only commenting here 'cos of your name. Please let A-S-X know to do more Dunk & Egg. Get your mate Quent to "persuade" him if needs be

[@marcelarossi8737]

I totally agree! His worldbuilding is so intricate he tells the story alongside it. It truly is a great and mind blowing way to tell stories

[@radityakevin6352]

Lyonel baratheon, fighting targareyn princes just for fun, what a mad lad

[@tariizm1500]

there is no such thing in the books he joined bcz egg wanted

[@pinkfloyd9759]

@@tariizm1500 it's been some time but I can vaguely remember, this is actually how it happened.

[@marcospatricio8283]

​@@pinkfloyd9759me too. We don't see his PoV, but he does say something in the lines of "this is the first time in ages that shit like this happens, there's no way I'm going to miss it!", and I vaguely remember him saying something about fighting the king's guard as well. If it was just banter or his true feelings, I don't know. But he did say something like that.

[@donalddeluxe6407]

“The laughing storm” is probably the best nickname in all the history of Westeros.

[@zarinaa1135]

I've got a friend who is a Native American and his native name is 'storm that laughs'. The Baratheon's live!

[@tentaclepawn1548]

Nah, it's Shitmouth for sure.

[@gendarrion911]

Agreed, second is probably Neveryield or Sam the Slayer.

[@dozaarchives2225]

Hahaha

[@NRV0]

I always liked "The Wandering Wolf"

[@alialmuhanna4938]

18:02 Jaime asks Brienne if she’s “thick as a castle wall”; Dunk is called by Ser Arlan “Dunk the Lunk, thick as a castle wall”; one does not allot valuable page space to these words without an intended connection.

[@suhailmall98]

And Dunk became the leader of the Kingsguard for Egg so he was known and must have been written about at some point

[@faustsiftar7683]

It could just be a figure of speech in Westeros

[@dbatt8482]

@@bait5257where is that confirmed

[@hiteshchalise3988]

oh my god that Baelor Breakspear death is written so beautifully, I was stunned for few minutes.

[@marieadams3720]

Yes very sad.

[@Willowdared]

Yup, seriously teared up reading that

[@mickey4125]

Me too! The bit where it says something about a 'fleeting look of confusion on his face, like a cloud passing over the sun' (paraphrased, obvs) is just amazing writing. I really haven't done it justice here. I love the Dunk and Egg series!

[@hiteshchalise3988]

@@mickey4125 I wish there were more of Dunk and Egg series, really want to know about mysteries surrounding summer hall.

[@mickey4125]

@@hiteshchalise3988 Me too, like obviously I really want The Winds of Winter, but I'd say Im just as hopeful for more D+E. It's really great to see the world where the Targs still ruled, and all the little clues and references to future events laid out in the stories. And yeah, Summerhall is one of the mysteries I most want answers for!

[@patrickandrea0080]

"Sort of like Shrek and Donkey" Me: "Knights are like onions"

[@hunterallison3734]

* Davos looks up

[@dhmc45]

Patches.

[@zyulerdna1595]

"Ogres are thick as castle walls"

[@GaleHUN]

The whole nation of Catarina from the Dark Souls franchise: *With extra onions, my friend!*

[@fried_riceee]

Hunter Allison underrated comment LOL

[@colmoe]

"Lyonel is the ancestor of Bobby B, and Gendry... and Stannis, and Shireen." Alt Shift X knows who the one true king is.

[@Hero101010]

GODS I WAS STRONG THEN

[@Fernoll]

@@Hero101010 KINGSLAYER, GET IN HERE! We're telling wooohh stories.

[@dragospinx1440]

HELL YEAH! But fu*k Renly..... Even AlShiftX knows it lol

[@NateLinehan666]

BOW YA SHITS

[@colmoe]

I meant that he knows that Stannis the Mannis is the one true king, since Bobby B's reign is unquestioned as being the greatest of all time.

[@oliviawilliams6204]

There’s so much parallels between Dunk and Brienne in the main serie. Both being the most knightly characters of their respective serie without being real knights.

[@VictorIV0310]

Brienne is literally Dunk’s descendant, confirmed by Martin in a 2016 convention.

[@oliviawilliams6204]

@@VictorIV0310 yeah i know

[@tanishqjoshi8331]

Dunk is a real knight and he joined the kingsguard later

[@oliviawilliams6204]

@@tanishqjoshi8331 he's not, every time he talk about how he became a knight he get red, babbles, etc, he's lying. His Master died before knighting him

[@davidsantos9977]

@@oliviawilliams6204 well dunk got promoted to an actual knight position it says in the video. Egg chose dunk so he faked it till he made it

[@redflags6583]

Lyonel Baratheon's only in it for the bants. Yep, sounds about right.

[@JC19171]

Definitely a baratheon

[@skoobydu1364]

@@JC19171 legendary banter

[@dragospinx1440]

A pro gamer before gamers even existed in westeros.

[@MissRedZelda]

What a fucking mad lad

[@m.g.9468]

TALES OF THE LAUGHING STORM EPISODE 1: The Stabledoor Lyonel decides that he wants to see the Wall. He walks to the stables of stormsend to mount his favorite horse, named "Punchline" He finds the for to the stables stuck, because of a rusty hinch. His Squire suggests to find another door. Lyonel laughs. Lyonel punches the door. The door breaks open. Lyonel mounts Punchline. Lionel rides of into a new adventure. EPISODE 2: The wild boar (tba) EPISODE 3: The robber knight (tba)

[@ivane1117]

I remember everytime Dunk fights, he always said "Oak and Iron guard me well or else I'm doomed to hell" and it always gives me a goosebumps

[@enzorossi9853]

And then mid fight he remembers his shield was Made from another type of wood lmao i love those little bits

[@amany247]

No god but Allah Islam way for peace and real monotheist Search about the truth with honest heart.,

[@RyanG0899]

​@@amany247God not allah

[@unavela]

​@@RyanG0899you just said the same thing in different ways

[@bilbobaggins3406]

​@@amany247 who tf is allah? One who called muhammad to r-a-p-e a 7yo ayesha?

[@wguid]

The audiobooks for the series are really awesome, Harry Lloyd is a great narrator and brings life to the story. You feel like little Danaerys hearing stories of her ancestors while on the run in Essos.

[@NYCfrankie]

Yes I couldn't agree more I get extreme headaches from concussions in high school football I can't read for long periods so I listen to audiobooks between Harry Lloyd Roy Dotrice who narrated the ASOIAF series til he died and Vance whos gunna finish it and did Fire and Blood LLOYD is by far the best not even close

[@NateLinehan666]

Wow, Viserys narrates the audiobooks? That’s pretty cool.

[@chrvatz]

Also, the 'Game of Thrones: History and Lore' which is narrated by the original cast and is available on KZbin. If you haven't checked it out yet, here's one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5zOlaxme9SUZ68&ab_channel=ScrivaTV

[@timocruz510]

"Kill him! Kill him! He's right there! He's right there!". Lloyd is such a pro. One of the best actors in GOT.

[@timocruz510]

@@NYCfrankie I've also heard Ian Glen narrate "The Rogue Prince" and "The Princess and the Queen". He was also very good.

[@888F7]

“Why?” he asked Pate. “What am I to them?” “A knight who remembered his vows,” the smith said.

[@jonhauge-evaldsson783]

The Smith himself anointed him!

[@staytuned2L337]

​@@jonhauge-evaldsson783🤯 holy shit he was

[@jacobwatkinson6071]

This part has me welling up

[@elprofesor5584]

It gives me wholesome chills to hear about this. It's beautiful to remember that beneath all of the suffering and cynicism and death, George still wants to believe that true good is possible, and us to believe with him.

[@MrGeorgeFlorcus]

I honestly think that the Dunk and Egg novella's are some of my favorite ASOIAF content; I love how sweet and simple they are, and I think Egg and Dunk are really likable protagonists.

[@cpalabanza]

dunk the lunk, thicker than a castle wall. love this series.

[@MartialArtzz]

thick as a castle wall!

[@cpalabanza]

I stand corrected. 👍😊

[@needycatproductions6830]

Dunk the hunk, thicc as a castle wall.

[@myohel0]

I'll forever hear "Dunk the lunk, thick as a castle wall" in Harry Lloyd's voice

[@Vapouriste]

thicc*

[@charlespayne1707]

A comparison between Joffrey and Aerion is interesting. Firstly, while Joffrey is foolish and shortsighted Aerion is actually crazy enough to drink wildfire. But, on the other hand, Joffrey is a coward but Aerion has actual combat skills and enjoys jousting, serves with the Second Sons and performs deeds of note in the 3rd Blackfyre Rebellion. Also when he requests the Trial of Seven he doesn't seem to do so from fear of Dunc. It seems like he simply enjoys the trouble and chaos he's spreading.

[@MilloSpiegel]

It is also a "Knightly" thing to do. The warriors way, from a weird point of view

[@FuckfreysLuvfamily]

Aerion is """""""""""""""""batter""""""""""""""""" Joffrey. If it's possible for someone like them to be good at something.

[@DesolatedChild018]

Just goes to show how Joffrey had literally no redeeming qualities whatsoever. Basically any comparison between him and some of the worst pos from the same universe (a universe notorious for being filled with human garbage) and he still ends up loosing. I cannot think of anyone, maybe Viserys? Even then I’m not sure. Even accounting for drunkness, it does take a degree of guts to threaten to cut Daenerys open in front of Drogo. It was utter stupidity, but even if I cannot imagine Joffrey doing that, it’s certainly not because it would be idiotic. Joffrey had the “luck” of dying young, I cannot fathom the proportion of the monstrous gutter vermin he would have been had he grew to the same age of Aegon IV or Mad Aerys.

[@zinkheroofyoutube8004]

@@DesolatedChild018Ramsay, possibly?(especially in the books)

[@kingRukus39]

It's interesting, especially since Joeffrey isn't unskilled. At the beginning of a game of thrones is portrayed as equal to Robb in sparring despite being 12 to Robb's 14. He has the DNA, his father was fighting men at his age. He's just a textbook narcissist and needs praise to make up for his lack of confidence

[@andrewrobinson8349]

Thank you Alt Shift X. It makes my day when these come out.

[@nireldor5133]

Totally agree

[@a_jerry808]

They speaks for us all

[@K1NETIX1983]

Literal tears thinking of Dunc having left such a great legacy all the way to Jon and Brienne, what is wrong with me??

[@garamchoo2026]

Maester Aemon keep saying ‘Egg..’ is a memorable sad moment.

[@shamuu13]

Yeah in the books before he dies he has a fever dream and says "egg i dreamed i was and old man" and then dies shortly after that. 😥

[@daeseongkim93]

That moment in the show hits harder after reading The Hedge Knight kinda like when watching LOTR then seeing the Hobbit after and realizing who the dwarves were that defended Moria.

[@void_wyrm]

You know what's even sadder? If R+L=J that would mean Maester Aemon died without ever knowing Jon was his Great Great Grand Nephew I personally like to think that If Jon is a Targaryen, that his name would be Aemon

[@LoganBluth]

@@void_wyrm It WOULD have been great if Aemon could have known Jon was his great great grand nephew before he died, but I REALLY hope his name just stays "Jon" in the books. I HATED the show reveal bullshit about Rhaegar naming Jon "Aegon" despite the fact that Rhaegar still had a living son named Aegon at the time. One of the main themes of the books is that titles and names don't matter anywhere near as much as your character and actions, so whether he truly IS a Targaryen or not, Jon will always be Jon and Ned will always be his true father regardless of whether it's biologically true or not.

[@mtaur4113]

I dreamed I was old!

[@lastudentessa]

The death of Baelor Breakspear upset me so much when I read the book years ago. Everything pointed to him being a good king for Westeros, the kind of king Westeros needed. I was more upset by his death than many of the deaths in A Song of Ice and Fire/GOT. Please cover the other books in the series.

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

same

[@JohyeahM]

Dunk and Egg are a must read set of short stories for Ice and Fire fans, in my opinion. So much subtle history and context in so few pages.

[@AxxLAfriku]

WARNING I am the unprettiest human YTer worldwide, but somehow I have TWO HOT KZbinR girlfriends. Thanks for being a future subscryber, dear jamie

[@raywilkinson3129]

Absolutely. They are great stories.

[@josharntt]

The audiobooks are immaculate

[@timocruz510]

The Blackfyres will rise again! The Black Dragon turned red with rust!

[@Brandonhayhew]

There is comic books

[@erikcarrillo7378]

I will never ask George to hurry up and give us books. His stories are so complex and interconnected you cant rush this kind of storytelling. I wish George could live forever.

[@mrmoonboi9534]

Lyonel sounds like a fun character, he’d make for a good mini series

[@SacredDaturaa]

The Dunk and Egg stories, particularly The Hedge Knight, is my favorite thing GRRM has ever written (including all his non-ASOIAF stuff). It really is the perfect distillation of the appeal of ASoIaF, by a GRRM at the height of his abilities, that also isn't bogged down by the infamous Mereenese knot - they're snappy little novellas that tell fun, self-contained tales with two likable protagonists in a world richly layered with history. I re-read or re-listen to the compiled book once every few months. It's one of the very few things I can revisit over and over without ever getting tired of them.

[@keridinsmore5181]

A girl is simple: she sees Alt Shift X, she clicks. side note, I think a miniseries adaptation of Dunk & Egg would have been a better idea than House of the Dragon at this point in time. aka, the material is already there, casual audiences would likely be more familiar with the names/houses/family members, and you don't need to drag GRRM out of his cabin in the mountains over consultation so he can finish. the damn. books

[@keridinsmore5181]

@Oyasumi a miniseries, not a multi-season full-fledged show on the same scale of GOT. three novellas plus material from AWOIAF is plenty for that type of idea. I understand GRRM has more novellas planned for Dunk & Egg to flesh out their lives in their entirety, but I think more people want him to finish TWOW (and someday start ADOS) with fewer distractions and commitments compared to what he got himself when GOT first began. I'm still excited for the spinoff series, I just think it's a massive undertaking so soon after the end of GOT compared to what they could have done with Dunk & Egg--not to mention how divisive GOT ended up being at the end because of diversions from the books and an unknown ending (whereas we have an ending of Dunk & Egg at Summerhall no matter what)

[@HazyRipper]

Not nearly enough material

[@deg1studios]

@@keridinsmore5181 yeah. six 40 minute episodes, two for each novella. the third, The Mystery Knight, could even be 3 episodes.

[@johnhurley8918]

EXACTLY. But the problem is, they wouldn't even have enough material for four episodes, nevermind multiple seasons. It's only three short stories so far.

[@deg1studios]

@@johnhurley8918 pfft, they got more than enough for 2 episodes per novella, and a miniseries dont need a season 2

[@stevenstone307]

The best thing about these short stories? They're fantastically read by Harry Lloyd, the actor of Visery's on Audible. Listened to this whole series and it was amazing

[@kalle3131]

I love the audiobook read by Harry Lloyd! I will always chuckle when Egg says „get him Ser! He‘s right there!“ everytime Dunk is in a fight.

[@phoenix2718]

Harry Lloyd does a great job with the audiobook!

[@raywilkinson3129]

"Are you blind or only stupid!?" Haha they were great.

[@jokergordon8446]

I just finished reading all three books. I have an extremely hard time reading books and being able to stay focused on the story. Graphic novels help me retain what I'm actually reading, not to mention keeping me focused on the story. But even with that, I still have a hard time knowing the characters, and understand who they may be later down the line. You successfully cleared up a lot of the story that I knew was supposed to mean more. Thank you for that, and please continue to do more like this. 👍

[@cheps5783]

Why are Dunk and Egg so likable? They are some my favorite characters from the series!!!

[@Blessed2bFresh]

Without a doubt! They're unbelievably captivating

[@PauloV16]

Hedge Knight has a fabulous world-building. It is incredible to see the Targaryen dynasty strong and in power. I was noticing some parallels like the two Daeron kings being linked with Dorne and his annex to the seven kingdoms. And maester Aemon gives his famous line about kill the boy for two Aegons.

[@laurenbastin8849]

the Dunk and Egg tales are my favourite part of ASOIAF, and his whole story is pretty cool. He goes from being Dunk the Lunk to a true hero, even as nought but a commoner he squires a prince and future king, and then is raised to the highest position in the realm for a knight, even in death being a true knight. Also the fact that he’s Brienne’s ancestor, my favourite character in the main books, makes me even happier.

[@Haveldorf]

8:54 really caught me off guard, factually correct and hilarious. Lyonel is such a great background character.

[@fvg6421]

The story begins a bit like 'A Knight's Tale'.

[@asasipogi]

For sure it was an inspiration for grrm

[@harvesterofhitpoints4597]

@@asasipogi A Hedge Knight came out before.

[@ashrog82]

They def have similar energy in places. A Knight's Tale also stars Robert Baratheon in a supporting role.

[@Brandonhayhew]

This is boring. Rogue prince is better then hedge knights

[@alec6583]

@@harvesterofhitpoints4597 well yes, but actually no. "A Knight's Tale" is from the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, who was portrayed as that goofy drunken gambling writer in "A Knight's Tale."

[@TheCbot88]

‘She’s a truer knight that you could ever be, Kingslayer.’ Catelyn Tully.

[@bjam27]

IT is known that as the Lord Commandant of the Kings guard, Dunk knighted a young bald squire who will become one of the most famous Knight in Westeros. This "knight" will become Lord Commandant of the Kings guard too, and then made Knight our beloved Jaime Lannister... But only a knight can make a knight. Catelyn statement is litteraly true.

[@carterf3585]

I love the irony that the thing everyone hates Jaime for is also the most honorable and virtuous thing he ever did.

[@meldraghart]

@@bjam27 I'm quite lost in your post... Who exactly are you speaking of? Couse from what I remember, Jamie was knighted by Ser Arthur Dayne, which was never a commander.

[@bjam27]

@@meldraghart yeah, oups. Indeed. I thought I remembered it was Barristan Selmy who knighted Jaime. But you're right, it's Arthur Dayne.

[@Polo-wk7zl]

@@bjam27But dunk didn’t knight Barristan either? Barristan was knighted by Duncan the Small, son of Egg.

[@dbear6983]

This is exactly why I love George R R Martin's storytelling. The characters and stories are so complex and intricately connected and he's always asking his readers questions with every storyline.

[@TheTSense]

I know the Baratheons are bros, but Lyonel is really taking it to the next level

[@abrarbw]

The truest knight there is or ever was, who wasn't even a knight at all.

[@donnyemig6001]

Nah Amon the dragon knight

[@osofine23]

I’d say he was equaled, if not bested, by his descendant, Brienne.

[@tedwhite9176]

@@osofine23 I disagree

[@MultiMal3]

"Not a perfect soldier, but a good man."

[@tedwhite9176]

@@MultiMal3 sir u get a like

[@SuperChrisisawesome]

Who’s here rewatching after hearing The Hedge Knight is coming to HBO in 2025 👀

[@AegonTargaryen-x8p]

💀

[@kevinkrebs2060]

Rewatching, rereading

[@DarksideGmss0513]

I am.

[@jesussalazar1020]

Yezzir....and they are nearly done. Can't wait to see adaptation, got tired of dragons & wars that leads back to whos ruling the 7 Kingdoms. But rather this is side story that builds 2 characters who come across famous houses, even the Targaryens, and quests. That all builds them to notable-legendary characters in the GOT universe.

[@I_have_goals]

Wait what

[@EmilyDeLuna]

My favorite knights in the saga are those who are underestimated as targets of mockery and insults: Brienne of Tarth, Davos Seaworth and Sir Duncan the Tall.

[@ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind]

I still fear Egg lost it in the end and killed most of his family but just like how he saved Dunk.. Dunk then saves him.. or tried

[@Interphased]

08:54 Confirms that Baratheons are the true Chads of Westeros

[@jamaphy8621]

Ours is the fury

[@dragospinx1440]

Yeah..... Given Baratheons are basically Durran-targs....

[@ibrahimmustafa2481]

Drago Spinx I'd say maeker honestly

[@faisalkamal4319]

True threat to the Targaryens

[@mihirlavande]

"There are 5 books so far with more being written to finish the story" ARE THEY?!?

[@HappyMarshmallowGamingComedy]

Well one is lol

[@alaia-awakened]

My exact reaction

[@vanegasstrouse5904]

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[@treyholland4212]

Alt, years ago(around season 3 of series)your videos made me pick up the ASOIF books and was the best decision I’ve made so thanks. Finally took time to read Dunk and Eggs story over quarantine and would love more on the red lady and black fire rebellion. Perfect timing!

[@treyholland4212]

Oh! And Blood raven!

[@supermegaguy666]

Wow, thats awesome that Lloyd voices them. I think he had one of the more underrated/just forgotten about performances on the show. RIP Roy Dotrice

[@louisroy4911]

I listen to The Hedge Knight’s audiobook at least every year while on a long car ride. It’s so god damn good. A condensed version of everything that’s great about a Song of Ice and Fire.

[@samanthaerskine5442]

Love the audio books but nearly fell asleep on the motorway last time I tried that!

[@Blessed2bFresh]

@@samanthaerskine5442 been there myself with Roy Dotrice reading ASOIAF

[@skyanaugustus3513]

Fun fact, Harry Lloyd is actually a descendent of Charles Dickens. It's rather poetic that he loves literature and narrates written entries in one of the most famous fantasy epics of all time.

[@skyanaugustus3513]

@Anjelica Snorcket I agree. He was great in the show. However, while I hate what happened to the show in later seasons, I do think that they did his character justice since Viserys did die due to his own arrogance and impatience in the novels at around the same time frame in the same way.

[@joshuahoover6841]

Ser Duncan is by FAR the best person to ever live in Westeros! He’s a perfect example of how people, especially men, should live.

[@skizzik121]

Except for being a big fat liar lol. All kidding aside yeah I agree

[@joshuahoover6841]

@@skizzik121 LOL! I really must’ve been a Pollyanna the first few times I read this. I really wanted to believe he was just being sheepish and not lying🤷😊

[@joshuahoover6841]

@@skizzik121 One can definitely make an argument that Barristan Selmy is much better

[@skizzik121]

@@joshuahoover6841 I feel like Brienne is the "fixed" Duncan (as they are related according to an S.S.M. from back in the day. And yeah Selmy is the man, certainly best actual knight. One could argue the Hound is the best bad character lol

[@jonhauge-evaldsson783]

He has a good heart but not very smart. He is fooled all the time and is played like a fiddle!

[@sifisobande8597]

I am constantly in awe of your story telling techniques. It makes watching the video that much more fun and visually pleasing, I wonder how many hours of editing it must take to complete just 1 video. You are amazing and this is great!!!

[@llefty]

Finally! The Dunk and Egg stories are amazing and underrated parts of the ASOIAF universe, hopefully this video will get more people to read them.

[@__Andrew]

This and "The House of the Worm" are probably my favorite short stories Martin did. Both just wonderful story telling and House of the Worm was able to build just an amazing world in so short a story.

[@amatthew1231]

I never caught that Fossoway detail, it was never explained in the histories or the main series I thought GRRM just added it for flavor, but no even after all this time there's still things hidden in Asoiaf.

[@Blessed2bFresh]

Isn't it great?!

[@nunyabiznes33]

I just found it amusing that if it wasn't for that detail there wouldn't be a character called "Apple-eater". I know it's not an interesting character but I just found it funny he wouldn't have ended up using that nickname.

[@louisroy4911]

2:25 Interesting. I never thought Dunk capable of lying especially not on his knighthood. I always interpreted these passages as him doubting himself and thinking he’s unworthy. Him not even beeing a knight makes so much sens though.

[@lluewhyn]

His legitimacy and his thoughts about it come up too frequently to be anything but a hint.

[@LA-MJ]

He is later knighted for real as far as we know. But I can't atm find the source for this, or who might have secretly done it.

[@oliviawilliams6204]

minj4ever likely Aegon/Egg.

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

Funniest thing in these stories to me is that Dunk keeps saying how he’s dumb and anyone keeps saying it, but when you actually look at his thinking process and actions - he’s actualy pretty clever

[@publiusventidiusbassus1232]

Pretty realistic. Most people think intelligence is flashy, not many value the power of quiet introspection and intuition. Least of all those who practice it regularly without realizing.

[@gamebrains704]

This is (by far) my favorite Alt Shift X video. Please do the other stories, they are wonderfully written and you do them justice in your synopsis and analyzation.

[@TheKrossos]

Baelors death really hit me when I read The hedge knight, one of the saddest ones in the books/prequels.

[@DarksideGmss0513]

The only one that has came close to that for me is Ned's death

[@OffensiveFarmer]

God i love The tales of Dunk and Egg, i've listened to the 3 novellas around 15 times each to the point of almost knowing them word for word (i really would recommend going the Audiobook route on them, Harry Lloyd who played Viserys does an amazing job). Im almost at the point where i think i'd be just as happy for the next Dunk and Egg book to be released as i would Winds of Winter.

[@Steelion69]

"Mentions Dune at the end of the video, which is free with the free trial" Where going to see a Dune video next aren't we? Peak Hype.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

My friend, Out of all the people that have a KZbin channel pertaining to the GOT=Game of Thrones only, Your’s is the absolute best! Let me say again. YOU ARE THE A NUMBER 1! Nobody even comes close to explaining any and all things that pertain to the Game of Thrones!!!! Nobody by God! Nobody!! You leave everybody else in the dust!!! in every video that you have put out pertaining to the Game of Thrones, I always make sure that I post each of your videos over on Facebook!!!!!

[@DirkCjelli42]

I was shocked to my core when reading the bit with Baelor after the fight.

[@MariaVosa]

GRRM doing his usual best to crush all our hopes and dreams

[@tabulldog2743]

It's heavily reminiscent of John F. Kennedy's death. One minute, everything's fine. The next? A promising young man for leadership gets his brains blown out.

[@jonhauge-evaldsson783]

Bloodraven is behind it!

[@elvenoormg5919]

@@jonhauge-evaldsson783 no he isn't!

[@jonhauge-evaldsson783]

@@elvenoormg5919 How do you know?

[@suhumahulu]

oh buddy i bet youre glad you done this 3 years ago 😂😂

[@kaschmir3]

Fantastic video as always. Would love videos on the other two novellas as well! I have to say to anyone who is on the fence of trying Audible because of you, A knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a really really good place to start and test it out. Harry Lloyd does such an amazing job giving life to these stories and his voice perfectly encapsulates the emotions of Dunk and all the other characters. The 3 novellas are probably my favorite audiobooks. Even better than ASOIAF read by Roy Dotrice.

[@needycatproductions6830]

Yes, PLEASE more videos on The Sworn Sword and The Mystery Knight! This one already made me tear up and I know the 2nd one will as well! I love it so much. I started reading these short stories because of course I wanted more Song of Ice and Fire but didn't expect much. Now I feel like Dunk is my favorite character in the whole series and I want to find out everything about his and Egg's lives!

[@Priestessofmars]

Yesss. I love the tales of Dunk and Egg. George said he wanted to write 9 more, he could have been exaggerating that number but that would be cool. Lol @ the easter 'egg' at the end

[@sophiawilson8696]

I heard that GRRM wants a ninth book to the series of a song of ice and fire.

[@sirorliktheironclad]

Ser Duncan is a true knight alongside Briene and Barristan compared to the other knights in Westeros. I love the theme that even though Duncan was never knighted he’s a knight at heart. The quote about all men are knights and all men are fools is true because being a knight can be considered foolish because you are risking your life for people you barely know and you could die yet it’s a good heart, mercy, chivalry, honoring women, bravery, and defending the helpless is what’s most important. Aerion I feel is an underrated villain because he represents the idea that just because your royal and knighted doesn’t mean your a good person. Also, Aerion getting upset about a puppet show depicting a heroic knight slaying an evil dragon is very petty. He harms an innocent woman for putting on a fictional puppet show. Duncan may not have been knighted but he’s a true knight at heart and even though Aerion is not a dragon there’s no doubt that he’s an evil dragon at heart. In a way, the tale of Ser Duncan and Aerion is the story of a brave heroic knight stopping an evil monstrous dragon in Westeros. Just my opinion.

[@robertflintoft5614]

Always read it that way that he was never knighted and it will be outed when he refuses to knight Egg only for I'm guessing someone super famous to knight them both or even Egg knighting Dunk

[@livallgier3119]

the way you connect symbolism i would have never even picked up on amazes me every time!! i just finished the prequel series and enjoyed them a lot, but after watching this i appreciate them so much more! thank you for making these videos, they're always amazing!!

[@SeanORaigh]

I remember being genuinely affected when part of Breakspear's brain fell out. Felt kinda like when Oberyn's head got popped in the show. Maybe a bit less repulsive, but nonetheless affecting.

[@GrowthMindset00]

Dunk is easily my favorite GoT character. I listened to the audio book version of all three novellas, and it's my favorite part of the series. I wish we got more additions to the series

[@Brandonhayhew]

Why can’t we get a full adaptation of a graphic novels of The Rogue Prince.

[@causticgastrap2835]

I remembered when Dunk rode up to the trial of seven and the small folk shouted wishes and luck to him; prayed for him. “Why do they praise me”, “Because you’re a knight who remembered his vows”.

[@monig7870]

Heck yeah I want the other two D&E stories!!!! Bring it Alt Shift X !!!!! There is no other who does vids quite so well as you!!!!

[@SGProductions87]

That transition to the Audible ad was flawless

[@Jish00742]

Seeing these extended book analysies really help dull the depression the end of the show gave me, and helps me remember why I loved ASOIF in the first place.

[@DrunkTalk]

I'm a simple man. I see alt shift x, I upvote.

[@Fabo100]

I loved the Duncan and Egg stories. Cannot wait or the show!

[@badyoutuber1986]

It's Also incomplete so HBO is bound to fxck it up.

[@invoker7826]

They will ruin it

[@holidarckmaster]

I loved the stories so much that i even bought the book that collects all three of them. I can't get tired of these videos either, you're an amazing narrator!

[@Ryan6586]

I love when you start talking about the puppet incident: "Westeros is unfair..." You said a mouthful there buddy. Love your videos and can't wait for vids on the rest of the Dunk and Aeg stories. You should do videos on Fire and Blood (by chapter?) Or the world book (by chapter? or subject?). Anyway big fan.

[@JLE8811]

These videos always help ease the pain of the last two seasons of the show.

[@Kceam]

AltShiftX about to make some good money with a years old video once more

[@baneleaf7025]

We absolutely need the second two books when you get a moment. Well done on the video and the art panels were great.

[@kingofnamek]

If you ever were on the fence about trying audiobooks, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is perfect. Harry Lloyd (Viserys actor) is just fantastic as a narrator and I've listened to it several times now.

[@BGaud]

That Targaryen family protrait at 14:10 has me all messed up. That is soo effing good! wow. Something about Jaehaerys II has me spooked rn. Karla Ortiz you are a master! Loved her Rhaegar portrait in TWOIAF, too. Bravo!!

[@brianachim2670]

0:08 Yeah right!😅

[@lukasa6374]

Hey alt shift x these dunk and egg videos are some of the best "lore" videos I've ever seen on yt, absolutely love it!♥️

[@fireandblood1655]

“This bloke Lyonel Baratheon signs up purely for the fuckin banter” I’m crying 😂

[@dolgoon1126]

Thank you ASX you are probably the best thing that Game of Thrones gave us.

[@davidmorris6707]

Love the Dunc and Egg stories. Would love more videos on them

[@jdbennett1791]

This was amazing. The comic in conjunction made this great

[@MrGeorgeFlorcus]

I also kind of like how, thematically, with Dunk being an ancestor of Brienne, Dunk wins his first major fight in his series by getting into a fistfight in the dirt, eschewing skill and training for raw grit and strength, something he's got in spades, and currying favor with the nobility; only for a for one of the nobles present to die unexpectedly. Just like how Brienne wins her first major fight by getting into a fist fight in the dirt, eschewing skill and training for raw grit and strength, something she's got in spades, and winning favor from the nobility... only for one of the nobles present to die unexpectedly (Renly Baratheon).

[@rippermcmakin]

8:56 'Purely for the fucking banter'. Alt shift x you are simply the best.

[@GameDevAcademy]

YESSSSSSSSSS. Definitely giving this video my full attention when I can watch later.

[@just_jedwards]

It's funny how serious these books seem with you doing your standard explain-voice. The actual stories were such a nice tonal shift when I first binged ASOIAF in the lead up to book 5's release.

[@MermaidInTheWater]

I just finished reading The Hedge Knight and I’m starting the others so this video is perfectly timed! I would love to see your take one the other two! :)