‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Just Gave Away Westeros' Biggest Secret, and It’s More Than Just Egg’s Identity

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Peter Claffey as Dunk sitting with Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1

Published Feb 4, 2026, 6:10 PM EST

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms may be a prequel to Game of Thrones, but the show's characters do not overlap much, meaning that Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg's (Dexter Sol Ansell) futures are unclear without context from George R.R. Martin's writings. As of now, Dunk is a nobody, and though Egg revealed himself to be a Targaryen, he has several uncles, cousins, and older brothers who push him down the line of succession, but that doesn't mean that they don't have a larger part to play in Westeros' history. Episode 3, "The Squire," covers a lot of ground, especially with the reveal of Egg's identity, but one moment looks far into the future as Dunk and Egg meet a fortuneteller (Jenna Boyd). She tells of a great life for Dunk and an ominous future for Egg, and even while Dunk laughs it off, Egg takes it seriously. Yet, the franchise has left hints that they could be true.

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Fortune Teller Isn't the First Person to Predict the Future

Jodhi May as Maggy the Frog as she gives young Cersei her prophecy in 'Game of Thrones'

While Dunks and Egg's futures sound unlikely, Westeros has a well-documented history of telling the future. Perhaps the most obvious example is the idea of Targaryen dreaming, which is prevalent in House of the Dragon, with Viserys (Paddy Considine) believing he has the ability and Helaena (Phia Saban) displaying the talent. This isn't exactly the same as their predictions come through dreams, so they couldn't tell the future of a random stranger they pass in the street. However, Game of Thrones shows that the fortuneteller's magical abilities aren't totally unique. In Season 5, a flashback to young Cersei (Lena Headey) shows a similar occurrence as she visits Maggy the Frog (Jodhi May), who predicts that she will marry a king, be replaced by a younger queen, and have three children who all die young. When this scene occurs, she is slowly watching them come true, which is certainly suspicious. Though the fortuneteller in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms uses a different method, the fact that this ability exists in other places lends some credit to her words, even if Dunk discredits them.

Duncan and Egg cheering in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Peter Claffey as Dunk riding a horse into the tourney in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms may give Dunk and Egg the fortunes, but are they true? The show has yet to establish the characters' futures, but thanks to Martin's extensive worldbuilding, fans have some idea of what is ahead for the hedge knight, and judging by that, the fortuneteller is right. She tells Dunk he will be successful and richer than a Lannister, which seems like the kind of people-pleasing fortune that someone in her position would give out; however, the supplementary stories about Dunk prove that these are just platitudes.

While Martin hasn't specifically described Dunk's finances later in his life, there is no denying that he is successful. He rises from being an unknown hedge knight to become the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, which is an honor so high it seems unattainable for someone with his humble beginnings. Additionally, he is a hero, known for his victory in the Fourth Blackfyre Rebellion (we've only just passed the first of said rebellions in the time of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms). When his name is mentioned in Game of Thrones Season 4, Joffrey (Jack Gleeson) notices that there are four pages in the Kingsguard's Book of Brothers dedicated to his accomplishments, which is impressive. Dunk may not seem like much, but he certainly becomes a successful knight, just as the fortuneteller says.

Will Egg's Future Be as Dark as 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Suggests?

While Dunk's proposed future is a victory to fans who are rooting for him, Egg's is more ominous. The fortuneteller says Egg will become king, die in a fire, and everyone will celebrate his death. Understandably, this frightens the boy, but it seems so unlikely. After the episode's ending reveals that Egg is Aegon Targaryen, the idea of him ascending the Iron Throne seems more likely, though still improbable, given how expansive his family is. Fortunately, Martin tells a more complete story.

Yes, Egg does become King Aegon the Unlikely after a series of tragedies kill many of his family members, fulfilling part of the fortuneteller's prediction. And he isn't an especially popular ruler, at least among the lords of Westeros. Egg dedicates his attention to improving the lives of the smallfolk rather than helping the highborn lords, which creates resentment among the richest and most powerful citizens of Westeros. Amplified by the fact that his children refused to marry the people to whom they were betrothed, Egg endured constant tension with the noble families through his rule.

Ultimately, he dies in the Tragedy of Summerhall, which, as the fortuneteller predicts, is a fire. Martin has left the details of the event vague, but according to The World of Ice & Fire, Aegon V becomes convinced that to enforce his reforms, he needs a dragon, which he seemingly hopes to hatch during this event. Egg dies in the fire, as does his loyal Lord Commander, Duncan the Tall, and his oldest son, Duncan the Small. While saying everyone who knew him rejoices in his death seems a bit extreme, it comes as a relief to the many lords who opposed his laws, which were later undone by his grandson, Aerys the Mad King in the time right before Game of Thrones. In the end, the fortuneteller is largely accurate in her predictions, adding a new layer to the story as fans watch how Dunk and Egg continue on their journeys.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is streaming on HBO Max with new episodes on Sundays.