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We already thought Brienne of Tarth was the best - but if anything, a new twist revealed by 

author George RR Martin just makes her even more awesome.

Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) was mocked by cruel bullies for her height, with only Renly Baratheon showing her any kindness.

, Martin revealed at fan event Balticon that the fierce warrior\'s size runs in the family - because she\'s descended for Ser Duncan the Tall.

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Not familiar with Ser Duncan? In the original novels, he\'s referred to as one of the most famous - and towering - knights in all of Westeros.

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GRRM has even urged HBO to adapt the novellas for a TV spinoff...

"Each of the novellas could easily be done as a two-hour stand-alone movie for television," he said in April. 

So could we meet Brienne\'s ancestor in the flesh one day? Fingers crossed - but for now, Martin\'s reveal has added a whole new facet to one of our favourite

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