At the conclusion of the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode, Seven, the stage is set for a historic clash to determine the fate of Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey). Duncan faces execution for striking Prince Aerion (Finn Bennett) while defending a commoner, leading him to invoke an ancient, rarely seen judicial combat.

Who are the six men, who bleed for Ser Duncan as his guilt is sealed by default, forcing the humble hedge knight to seek allies among the noble and the brave.

A boisterous lord seeks the thrill of the fight alongside a newfound friend.

Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings), the formidable Lord of Storm’s End, is the first to leap to the defense of the hedge knight. Known as the Laughing Storm for his taste for happy combat, he views the trial as a magnificent opportunity to test his skills.

Lyonel does not merely fight for justice; he fights for the sheer glory of the engagement. The prospect of clashing with the legendary Kingsguard in a rare trial of seven is a challenge the Baratheon lord cannot possibly ignore.

Loyalty takes a new form when a squire earns his spurs under pressure.

Raymun Fossoway (Shaun Thomas) has been one of the few genuine friends Duncan has found during the ill-fated tourney at Ashford Meadow. Initially, Raymun is unable to join the fray because he has not yet been knighted, leaving him on the sidelines as a mere squire.

However, after his cousin Steffon betrays Duncan to join the royal side, Lyonel Baratheon grants Raymun knighthood on the spot. To distinguish himself from his rotten cousin, Raymun paints a green apple on his shield, birthing a new branch of his house.

A silent warrior joins the cause to uphold the principles of true knighthood.

Ser Humfrey Beesbury (Danny Collins) is a seasoned jouster who previously demonstrated his skill in the opening rounds of the tournament. While he is not a man of many words, his presence on the battlefield speaks volumes about his character and sense of duty.

Humfrey takes up the shield for Duncan without seeking praise or recognition for his bravery. It appears his motivation is rooted in a simple, unwavering belief in the innocence of the hedge knight and a desire for fair play.

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A personal vendetta fuels the fire of a knight seeking rightful vengeance.

Ser Humfrey Hardyng (Ross Anderson) was among the most elite competitors at Ashford until a horrific encounter with Prince Aerion. During their joust, Aerion intentionally impaled Humfrey’s horse, resulting in a brutal crash that left the knight with a shattered leg.

Driven by a righteous fury against the prince who maimed his mount and ended his tournament run, Humfrey joins Duncan’s Seven. He is determined to see Aerion humbled on the field of battle, regardless of his own physical pain. Experience and faith guide a veteran warrior to defy the crown for the gods.

The one-eyed veteran Ser Robyn Rhysling (William Houston) is a man who values the will of the gods over the whims of men. He previously encountered the young squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) and recognized that there was more to the boy and his master than met the eye.

Robyn refers to himself in the third person, stating that he is a faithful servant of the crown until the crown violates divine justice. By standing with Duncan, he reinforces the idea that true knights serve a higher power than any earthly king.

An unexpected royal arrival changes the tide of the trial and history itself.

The final spot in the Seven remains empty until the very last moment, threatening Duncan with an immediate and shameful defeat. To the shock of the onlookers and the fury of Prince Maekar, Prince Baelor Targaryen rides forth to fill the gap.

Baelor, known as Breakspear for his legendary prowess in the lists, is the heir to the Iron Throne and a man of immense integrity. His decision to defend a low-born knight against his own family members ensures that the trial is a fair contest of arms.

At last, the man at the center of the storm must now prove his mettle. Duncan the Tall is the unlikely catalyst for this monumental event in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

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