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− | The High Septon was not especially "beholden" to the Targaryens and was in fact a dangerous rival to them - until the reign of [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor the Cruel]], at least.<ref>[http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1183/ | + | The High Septon was not especially "beholden" to the Targaryens and was in fact a dangerous rival to them - until the reign of [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor the Cruel]], at least.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1183/ Concerning Dorne], October 28, 2001.</ref> |
==Headquarters== | ==Headquarters== | ||
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==An avatar of the gods== | ==An avatar of the gods== | ||
− | A new High Septon extends the practice of septons giving up their family names by renouncing any kind of individual name. This is due to the belief that the individual becoming High Septon is no longer a man but an avatar of the gods. This | + | A new High Septon extends the practice of septons giving up their family names by renouncing any kind of individual name. This is due to the belief that the individual becoming High Septon is no longer a man but an avatar of the gods. This leads to trouble distinguishing between various past holders of the office, as one can only refer to them by descriptions such as "the stonemason one" or "the fat one" or the "one before the fat one." High Septons usually wear a great crown made of crystal while performing their duties. |
==Historical High Septons== | ==Historical High Septons== | ||
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==Recent Events== | ==Recent Events== | ||
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+ | The [[High Septon (Fat One)|High Septon]], known as the fat one, is a grossly fat man who has been High Septon for many years. He is regarded by many lords and smallfolk as corrupt.{{ref|affc|7}} | ||
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+ | The fat High Septon is killed in the [[riot of King's Landing]].{{ref|ACOK|41}} His crystal crown is destroyed by thieves. | ||
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+ | The [[High Septon (Tyrion's)|new High Septon]], who was selected by [[Tyrion Lannister]],{{ref|affc|7}} weds King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] to [[Margaery Tyrell]] and wears a grander crystal crown gifted by Lord [[Tywin Lannister]].{{ref|ASOS|60}} | ||
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+ | Tyrion's High Septon is regarded as a weak willed but good man. He prayed with Ser [[Lancel Lannister]] when he was injured and near death. Lancel confesses his sins to him, such as bedding Queen [[Cersei Lannister]] and giving King [[Robert I Baratheon]] a more potent wine than he was used to which resulted in his death. The High Septon said he must forgive her though. Cersei, paranoid about what Lancel may have told him, orders the High Septon's death. [[Osney Kettleblack]] sneaks into the [[Great Sept of Baelor]] and suffocates the man with a pillow while he sleeps.{{ref|affc|17}} | ||
− | + | The next High Septon is known as the [[High Sparrow]], as he is one of the "[[sparrows]]" who turn up as refugees from the [[War of the Five Kings]].{{ref|affc|17}}{{ref|affc|28}} The [[Faith Militant]] is reinstated during his term when Queen Cersei want the crown's debt settled. | |
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+ | A devout and holy man with an iron will, the High Sparrow has the Faith's riches, such as crowns and rings, sold to raise funds for the poor.{{ref|AFFC|28}} He has Cersei and Margaery arrested due to accusations of infidelity and adultery.{{ref|affc|43}}{{ref|adwd|3}} | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
− | {{Quote| | + | {{Quote|Our good High Septon was taken, the gods' own voice on earth, with a third of the [[Most Devout]] and near all our [[silent sisters]].{{Ref|TSS}}}} - [[Sefton Staunton|Sefton]] to [[Dunk]] regarding the [[Great Spring Sickness]] |
− | {{Quote|The High Septon speaks for [[the Seven]] here on earth. | + | {{Quote|[[High Sparrow|The High Septon]] speaks for [[Faith of the Seven|the Seven]] here on earth. Strike at him, and you are striking at the gods themselves.{{Ref|aDwD|54}}}} - [[Kevan Lannister]] to [[Cersei Lannister]] |
==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== | ||
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Revision as of 17:13, 21 July 2015
The High Septon is the head of the Faith of the Seven. Historically the High Septon ruled from the Starry Sept in Oldtown. However, after the invasion of Aegon Targaryen, the High Septon at that time threw his support behind Aegon and the position was eventually relocated to the new capital of King's Landing.
Contents
Relationship with the Targaryens
The High Septon was not especially "beholden" to the Targaryens and was in fact a dangerous rival to them - until the reign of Maegor the Cruel, at least.[1]
Headquarters
The High Septon and the Most Devout convene in the Great Sept of Baelor in King's Landing, a vast building of white marble with seven crystal towers. Prior to being stationed in King's Landing, and before the advent of the Targaryens, the seat of the Faith was the ornate Starry Sept in Oldtown, which was constructed of black marble with stained glass windows set in pointed arches.
Selection of a new High Septon
The selection of a new High Septon is traditionally in the hands of the Most Devout but the will of past Targaryen Kings has sometimes influenced their choice, most notably during the reign of Baelor the Blessed who had a stoneworker and later an eight-year old boy chosen for the office.
An avatar of the gods
A new High Septon extends the practice of septons giving up their family names by renouncing any kind of individual name. This is due to the belief that the individual becoming High Septon is no longer a man but an avatar of the gods. This leads to trouble distinguishing between various past holders of the office, as one can only refer to them by descriptions such as "the stonemason one" or "the fat one" or the "one before the fat one." High Septons usually wear a great crown made of crystal while performing their duties.
Historical High Septons
- Septon Robeson, who became regent for Lord Triston Hightower and became the first High Septon.
- High Septon during the War of Conquest
- High Septon during the Faith Militant uprising.
- High Septon that was a stonemason
- High Septon that was a child
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
The High Septon, known as the fat one, is a grossly fat man who has been High Septon for many years. He is regarded by many lords and smallfolk as corrupt.[2]
A Clash of Kings
The fat High Septon is killed in the riot of King's Landing.[3] His crystal crown is destroyed by thieves.
A Storm of Swords
The new High Septon, who was selected by Tyrion Lannister,[2] weds King Joffrey I Baratheon to Margaery Tyrell and wears a grander crystal crown gifted by Lord Tywin Lannister.[4]
A Feast for Crows
Tyrion's High Septon is regarded as a weak willed but good man. He prayed with Ser Lancel Lannister when he was injured and near death. Lancel confesses his sins to him, such as bedding Queen Cersei Lannister and giving King Robert I Baratheon a more potent wine than he was used to which resulted in his death. The High Septon said he must forgive her though. Cersei, paranoid about what Lancel may have told him, orders the High Septon's death. Osney Kettleblack sneaks into the Great Sept of Baelor and suffocates the man with a pillow while he sleeps.[5]
The next High Septon is known as the High Sparrow, as he is one of the "sparrows" who turn up as refugees from the War of the Five Kings.[5][6] The Faith Militant is reinstated during his term when Queen Cersei want the crown's debt settled.
A devout and holy man with an iron will, the High Sparrow has the Faith's riches, such as crowns and rings, sold to raise funds for the poor.[6] He has Cersei and Margaery arrested due to accusations of infidelity and adultery.[7][8]
Quotes
Our good High Septon was taken, the gods' own voice on earth, with a third of the Most Devout and near all our silent sisters.[9]
- Sefton to Dunk regarding the Great Spring Sickness
The High Septon speaks for the Seven here on earth. Strike at him, and you are striking at the gods themselves.[10]
- Kevan Lannister to Cersei Lannister
References and Notes
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Concerning Dorne, October 28, 2001.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 7, Cersei II.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 41, Tyrion IX.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 60, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 17, Cersei IV.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 28, Cersei VI.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 43, Cersei X.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 3, Jon I.
- ↑ The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 54, Cersei I.
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