when does knight of the seven kingdoms take place
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (the Dunk & Egg stories) takes place about 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones , in the year 209 After the Conquest (AC), during the reign of King Aerys I Targaryen. It is also set roughly 75–80 years after the end of the House of the Dragon era and long after the last Targaryen dragons have died out.
Quick Scoop: Timeline in Westeros
- The first Dunk & Egg tale, The Hedge Knight , is set in 209 AC, during a relatively peaceful period under King Aerys I Targaryen.
- This places A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms about a century before Game of Thrones , when the Targaryens still rule but their dragons are only memories.
- It comes around 75–80 years after House of the Dragon , which spans roughly 101–129 AC and ends with the Dance of the Dragons.
How It Lines Up With Other Shows
| Story / Show | Approx. Years (AC) | Relation to Knight of the Seven Kingdoms |
|---|---|---|
| House of the Dragon | c. 101–129 AC | [5][9]Ends ~75–80 years before Dunk & Egg’s adventures. | [5]
| A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms / Dunk & Egg | Starts in 209 AC; sequels around 210–212 AC. | [3][5]The main setting; Targaryens rule, no living dragons. | [3][5]
| Game of Thrones | Roughly a century after 209 AC. | [7]Set about 90–100 years after Dunk & Egg. | [7][3]
Book vs. Show Focus
- The HBO series adapts George R. R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, collected under the title A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
- The stories follow Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg (the future Aegon V Targaryen) wandering Westeros during a low‑magic, post‑dragon era, focusing more on knighthood, politics, and personal honor than on massive wars.
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