'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' season finale: Why is Raymun Fossoway’s gift to Ser Duncan breaking fans' hearts?

Ser Raymun Fossoway stole the finale of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' with one of the most memorable and kind moments in the 'Game of Thrones' universe, according to Art Threat. In Episode 6, the newly knighted Raymun quietly bought back his friend Ser Duncan’s beloved horse, Sweetfoot, and returned it to him as a gift.

The gesture came just as Duncan prepared to leave, giving the episode an emotional close. Critics quickly called it “the purest act of kindness in Westeros,” pointing to how rare such a moment feels in a harsh world.

Who Is Raymun Fossoway?

Art Threat highlighted the scene as a turning point for Raymun and credited the finale with giving him a defining moment. Across the first season, Raymun stands by Dunk when others turn away. He does not chase glory.

He stays loyal. During the brutal Trial of Seven, he fights alongside Dunk in a battle that leaves many dead. Afterward, he earns his knighthood and becomes Ser Raymun, stepping into a new role with greater honor and duty.The finale also changes his personal life. Raymun spends a night with Red, a sharp and determined woman who has followed Dunk’s path. That encounter leads to marriage and pregnancy. Showrunner Ira Parker told Art Threat that Raymun acted out of responsibility and conviction.

He marries Red without hesitation, accepting what comes next. She becomes Lady Rowan Fossoway, and together they begin what the story describes as the Green Apple Fossoway line.

Why are fans and critics talking?

In the episode’s closing stretch, Raymun makes no political move, seeks no favour, and asks for nothing in return. He simply restores something precious to Dunk. That choice, fans argue, redefines what knighthood truly means in Westeros.One viewer wrote, “Raymun Fossoway is the epitome of an honourable and courageous knight.” Another joked that while Raymun may not understand “human reproductive biology,” he certainly understands loyalty — a cheeky nod to his endearing awkwardness. Meanwhile, another fan summed up his impact in a longer post: “Dude. Raymun became a knight and immediately proved his worth. Knocked Aerion off Dunk and fought his cousin with little armor.

Then also came to Dunk’s side after the battle to help him alongside Steely Pate. RAYMUN FOSSOWAY IS A REAL ONE.”The horse gift becomes the episode’s emotional core. Slate Magazine praised the scene, writing, “Buying back Ser Arlan’s horse and gifting it to Dunk may be the purest act of kindness in the entire Game of Thrones universe.” In a franchise filled with violence and betrayal, the act feels simple and sincere.Raymun makes no play for control and seeks no payback. It centers on friendship. That quiet decision leaves a lasting mark. The finale proves that even in Westeros, kindness can stand out more than any sword.