That was the second famous Targaryen civil war in Westeros, the one fought after dragons went extinct. Martin has released three novellas about Dunk and Egg’s adventures together, which came in the immediate aftermath of the Blackfyre Rebellion. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends. HBO also shared an official logline for the prequel:Ī century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Ryan Condal and Vince Gerardis will also serve as executive producers. Martin and Ira Parker will write and executive produce the show. (Yup, another Aegon.) The show has been in development for more than two years. Currently known as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, the show will follow two legendary figures in the Realm’s history: Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire/secret Targaryen prince, Aegon. HBO has finally settled on a second Westeros spinoff. Instead it will feature a famous One-Eyed Raven.

This will be the first Game of Thrones show not to feature dragons.

But unlike its two predecessors, they won’t be moving around like their famous family members. Martin’s collection of novellas, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, it will bring the beloved duo of Dunk and Egg to life. Discovery has ordered another Game of Thrones prequel set during the Targaryen dynasty to series. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, and featuring more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni, one of the finest fantasy artists of our time, this beautiful volume will transport readers to the world of the Seven Kingdoms in an age of bygone chivalry.The House of the Dragon is about to get a lot bigger on HBO. Improbable heroes though they be, great destinies lie ahead for Dunk and Egg as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits. Tagging along with him is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg – whose true identity must be hidden from all he and Dunk encounter: for in reality he is Aegon Targaryen, and one day he will be king.

Martin’s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE.īefore Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne there was Dunk and Egg.Ī young, naïve but courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals – in stature if not experience. A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros…Ī KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R.

A knight of seven kingdoms