Who Was Ser Duncan the Tall
Ser Duncan the Tall, known as Dunk, is a fictional knight and the main character of the novellas A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. He was a hedge knight who rose to become a respected member of the Kingsguard under King Daeron II Targaryen.
How Did Ser Duncan Die
Ser Duncan died at the Battle of Wendwater Bridge while defending King Daeron II from the rebel forces led by his cousin Daemon Blackfyre. He was killed in single combat against the knight Ser Arlan of Pennytree, who was also his former mentor.
Legacy of Ser Duncan
His death is a pivotal moment in the Targaryen civil war known as the First Blackfyre Rebellion. Ser Duncan is remembered as a paragon of knightly honor, and his story is preserved through the tales told by his squire, Egg, who later became King Aegon V Targaryen. Learn more about the lore surrounding the Seven Kingdoms here.
