Every GAME OF THRONES Easter Egg In A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episode 2

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The series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms isn’t just packed with Targaryen princes; it’s also full of nods to George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire universe. This breakdown details all the Easter eggs, terminology, and background lore from Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and the history of Westeros that appear in the third episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Ser Robyn Rhysling

Ser Robyn Rhysling, considered one of the fiercest knights in the Seven Kingdoms, comes from a noble family in the Reach. He lost an eye in a joust against his lord, Leo Tyrell, but continued to fight and ultimately won the competition. Ser Robyn attributes his aggressive fighting style to his devotion to the Warrior, one of the Seven new gods, who embodies strength and courage.

Not much is known about House Rhysling, but a recent book, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, reveals their banner displays an oak door reinforced with steel, all set against a black background.

“The Hammer and the Anvil”

The song the man known as Egg was singing, “The Hammer and the Anvil,” offered another hint about who he truly was. The song tells the story of his father, Maeker, and uncle Baelor’s bravery during the last fight of the First Blackfyre Rebellion, a famous and bloody civil war within the Targaryen family.

“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is the first story to include actual lyrics from a previously mysterious song. Until now, the song was only known by its title and general theme. You can find a complete explanation of this hidden reference and the story behind it—including both facts and myths—in our detailed analysis.

“Alice With Three Fingers” and the Bawdy Bar Songs of Westeros

The episode also features a song called “Alice With Three Fingers,” which was written specifically for the show by A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. There isn’t a song with that name—or about anyone named Alice, Hope, or a three-fingered woman making a living as… well, you saw the episode—in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books. You know. However, even though it’s brand new, “Alice with Three Fingers” feels like the kind of playful, slightly rude song often mentioned in Martin’s world. These kinds of songs are just as popular throughout the Realm as a good, strong drink.

There’s a character similar to Alice named Three-Finger Hobb. He’s the head cook at Castle Black and made a quick, uncredited appearance on the show Game of Thrones simply as ‘Hobb’. He plays a much larger role in the books, however.

House Hardyng

When Dunk and Egg arrived to watch the jousting tournament, they saw two knights named Humfrey competing against each other. One knight belonged to House Beesbury – they had a black and yellow emblem with three beehives, and Dunk and Egg had seen their colors before – and he was facing a knight from House Hardyng.

I’ve always been fascinated by House Hardyng. They’re vassals to House Waynwood in the Vale of Arryn, a place famous for its chivalry and knights. Hardyng isn’t a great house – they don’t rule vast lands or marry into the most powerful families – but they are landed knights, which means they’re still noble. Think of it like Ser Davos Seaworth or even Ser Gregor Clegane – respected knights who hold land and are part of the fabric of Westeros’s power structure.

(Lords can be knights, but not all knights are lords. It’s a rectangle-square situation.)

A knight with Ser Humfrey Hardyng’s honor wouldn’t have attacked an opponent’s horse with his lance, unlike what Aerion did later.

Summerhall

Aegon and his older brother Daeron disappeared while traveling from Summerhall to Ashford. Summerhall was a Targaryen castle located in the Stormlands, near the border of the Reach. It was originally built by the Targaryens during the early reign of King Daeron II as a summer retreat. Though not as heavily defended as the Red Keep, Daeron later gave it to his youngest son, Maekar, who lived there after the Blackfyre Rebellion. Daeron’s decision is curious, considering his oldest son, Baelor, already had Dragonstone, and his other two sons, Aerys and Rhaegel, lived in King’s Landing; neither were warriors.

Summerhall won’t be remembered for its inhabitants, but for its dramatic destruction. However, in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, that tragic event is still years in the future…

I’m a huge fan of the Game of Thrones universe, and I’ve been following Mikey Walsh over at TopMob. He’s really pushing for HBO to tackle the Blackfyre Rebellion, and honestly, I’m right there with him! You can find him on Bluesky at @burgermike – he’s also usually around wherever people are debating the best Targaryen king, so keep an eye out for his takes.

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2026-02-02 06:35