Like all seasons of Game of Thrones, this one has a big secret that surprises viewers and causes problems for others. From the very beginning of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, it was clear something wasn’t right with the character Egg. The mystery didn’t last long, however, as the third episode, “The Squire,” revealed the truth.
The episode ends with a fight between Dunk and Aerion, the future king. Aerion was cruelly injuring a performer, Tanselle, because her play showed a dragon being killed – he apparently saw this as a challenge to his family’s power. When Dunk intervened, Aerion demanded Dunk’s teeth be broken. However, Egg stopped the fight by revealing he was Aerion’s brother and commanded the knights to stand down, threatening them with his father’s wrath if they didn’t.
Why Did Egg Hide His Identity on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
Viewers can easily figure out that “Egg” is actually Aegon Targaryen, the youngest son of Maekar, even without being directly told. The show has dropped several clues about his identity, including a hint in “The Squire” that suggested he would die as king. Those who’ve seen the show will remember someone calling him “Egg” while on their deathbed. While Aemon isn’t currently in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, it’s important to remember that both he and Egg are sons of Maekar.
I’m completely captivated by the reveal of Egg’s true identity! It’s such a fascinating twist to see someone from the wealthiest and most powerful family in Westeros choosing to live as someone in need. It really hits home how, in this world, power and riches aren’t everything. Even in just the first few episodes, it’s clear Egg sees things so differently from his family; he genuinely believes everyone, even the common people, deserves a fair life, and that lords aren’t inherently more deserving of privilege. It’s a really refreshing perspective!
Respect for others is uncommon among the nobility in Westeros, meaning Egg was probably already considered well-mannered. However, it wasn’t a desire for fairness that caused him to leave his comfortable life of luxury and privilege.
In George R.R. Martin’s novella The Hedge Knight, the first in the Tales of Dunk and Egg series, Egg’s brother Daeron (who appears as a drunk man in the first episode of the TV show) cut Egg’s hair short to help them both look more like the common people. Daeron was supposed to be competing in a tournament with Egg as his squire, but he changed his mind and wouldn’t let Egg serve him.
Eager to become a squire, Egg approached Dunk, the only knight he encountered at the tavern. Egg desperately wanted to learn the ways of knighthood, but his brothers weren’t interested – Aerion was awful, Daeron didn’t want any part of it, and the others simply weren’t keen. He could have served a more established knight, but he believed traveling with a wandering knight like Dunk would be a more valuable experience, helping him better understand the people his family governed.
Matters Have Only Been Made Worse for Dunk
I can’t help but feel that while Egg saving Dunk in that moment was a good deed, it’s ultimately sealed his fate. A commoner laying hands on a Targaryen is already a serious offense, but revealing he’s been hiding a young Targaryen prince? That’s practically a death sentence in Westeros. Honestly, he might even face something worse than death – a life sentence serving on the Wall. It’s a terrible situation, and I fear for him.
Look, the biggest problem with Dunk’s story isn’t whether it’s true, it’s that nobody with any real power is going to believe him. Egg is on his side, of course, and Baelor—that generous soul—might be swayed, but even he doesn’t have the authority to just dismiss these charges. It would take someone like King Daeron II to really clear things up, but let’s be honest, he’s not going to travel all this way over a local dispute. It’s a frustrating situation because Dunk’s credibility hinges on convincing someone who actually matters, and that just isn’t happening.
Dunk is on his own now and needs to find a way to save himself. Those who’ve read the books likely know what’s coming next – and even viewers of the show probably suspect a trial is about to begin, given what happened in previous seasons of Game of Thrones. It’s during this trial that Baelor will likely challenge Dunk to prove his skill as a knight, as talking won’t be enough to resolve the situation.
New episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiere every Sunday on HBO.
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