"His answer? Baelor's death. "In The Hedge Knight, the first Dunk and Egg story, the death of Baelor... who was the heir, next in line to the throne," Martin said. "I think would've been a very strong and very competent King... who dies to defend the honor of an insignificant Hedge Knight. How is Westeros history different if Baelor does not die?""
"When Dunk mourns Baelor for risking his life for him, Lyonel reminds Dunk that Baelor risked far less than everyone else by fighting. "Fuck that, I fought for you," Lyonel says. "Harding, Beesbury, the fucking apple boy- we fought for you. Your prince fought for you against men sworn to protect him. He risked nothing, and the gods don't favor a fool.""
Dunk lies gravely wounded and the local maester describes his injuries as mortifying. Lyonel Baratheon rambles over Dunk's lifeless body, suggesting they should sail, drink, and laugh like brothers after the fight. Egg attends his uncle's funeral dressed in an anachronistic outfit. Baelor's death in The Hedge Knight removed a probable, competent king who died defending the honor of an insignificant hedge knight, altering Westerosi history. The spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms presents an alternate take on Baelor's death. Lyonel insists Baelor risked less than other fighters and that the gods do not favor a fool.
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