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==History==
 
==History==
Lyonel was born to Lord [[Ormund Hightower]] and his first wife, who died in childbed at some point. He had two younger brothers, [[Martyn Hightower (son of Ormund)|Martyn]] and [[Garmund Hightower|Garmund]], and a sister, [[Bethany Hightower|Bethany]]. During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], his father [[Marriage|married]] again to [[Samantha Tarly]], known as "Lady Sam".{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}
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===Dance of the Dragons===
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Lyonel was born to Lord [[Ormund Hightower]] and his first wife, who died in childbed at some point. He had two younger brothers, [[Martyn Hightower (son of Ormund)|Martyn]] and [[Garmund Hightower|Garmund]], and a sister, [[Bethany Hightower|Bethany]]. During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], his father married again to [[Samantha Tarly]], known as "Lady Sam".{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}
  
Lyonel became [[Lord of the Hightower]] at age fifteen, after his lord father was killed at the [[First Battle of Tumbleton]] in mid-{{Date|130}}. It is said that when Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]]'s peace terms were first offered to Lord Lyonel, he ripped the parchment from his [[maester]]'s hand and tore it to shreds, vowing to write a reply in the Sea Snake's blood. However, his step-mother had other ideas. According to [[Mushroom]], Sam persuaded Lyonel to agree to the terms by allowing him to seduce her and promising to marry him if he surrendered. This was because she was related to both the [[House Tarly|Tarlys]] and [[House Rowan|Rowans]], who supported the [[blacks]] of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]. [[Munkun]] believes that Lord Hightower accepted the terms because of the end to [[House Tyrell|Tyrell]] neutrality, however, and his youngest brother being at [[Highgarden]] at the time.{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}
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Lyonel became [[Lord of the Hightower]] at age fifteen, after Ormund was killed at the [[First Battle of Tumbleton]] in mid-{{Date|130}}. It is said that when Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]]'s peace terms were first offered to Lord Lyonel, he ripped the parchment from his [[maester]]'s hand and tore it to shreds, vowing to write a reply in the Sea Snake's blood. However, his step-mother had other ideas. According to [[Mushroom]], Samantha persuaded Lyonel to agree to the terms by allowing him to seduce her and promising to marry him if he surrendered. This was because Sam was related to both the [[House Tarly|Tarlys]] and [[House Rowan|Rowans]], who supported the [[blacks]] of [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]]. Grand Maester [[Munkun]] believes that Lyonel accepted the terms because of the end to [[House Tyrell|Tyrell]] neutrality, however, and his youngest brother being at [[Highgarden]] at the time.{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}
  
Lord Lyonel announced his intention to marry his father's widow, but the reigning [[High Septon (Regency of Aegon III)|High Septon]] forbade the union as a form of [[incest]]. However, Lyonel kept Samantha as his [[paramour]] for thirteen years and fathered six children on her.{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}} Lyonel and Lady Sam attended the coronation of [[Aegon III Targaryen]] and his wedding to Queen [[Jaehaera Targaryen]], with their presence being so great a scandal that the High Septon refused to travel with them.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}
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===Regency of Aegon III===
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Lord Lyonel announced his intention to marry his father's widow, [[Samantha Tarly]], but the reigning [[High Septon (Regency of Aegon III)|High Septon]] forbade the union as a form of [[incest]]. However, Lyonel kept Lady Sam as his [[paramour]] for thirteen years and fathered six children on her.{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}} Lyonel and Sam attended the coronation of [[Aegon III Targaryen]] and his wedding to Queen [[Jaehaera Targaryen]], with their presence being so great a scandal that the High Septon refused to travel with them.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}
  
 
Relations between the Hightowers and the Faith soured when the High Septon commanded Lady Sam to remove herself from her step-son's bed and take vows as a [[Silent sisters|silent sister]] as penance. When she refused, he condemned her as a shameless fornicator and forbade her to set foot in the [[Starry Sept]] until she repented. Instead, Samantha famously confronted the High Septon, forcing him to relent.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}
 
Relations between the Hightowers and the Faith soured when the High Septon commanded Lady Sam to remove herself from her step-son's bed and take vows as a [[Silent sisters|silent sister]] as penance. When she refused, he condemned her as a shameless fornicator and forbade her to set foot in the [[Starry Sept]] until she repented. Instead, Samantha famously confronted the High Septon, forcing him to relent.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}
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Although he had taken Lady Sam as a paramour, Lyonel was considered as a potential husband for [[Baela Targaryen]], but she instead wed Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]] of [[Driftmark]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}
 
Although he had taken Lady Sam as a paramour, Lyonel was considered as a potential husband for [[Baela Targaryen]], but she instead wed Lord [[Alyn Velaryon]] of [[Driftmark]].{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}
  
Alyn Oakenfist was greeted by Lord Lyonel when ''[[Lady Baela]]'' docked at [[Oldtown]]'s harbor. He became a close friend of Lyonel and his lover due to the courtesy he showed Sam.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}
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Alyn Oakenfist was greeted by Lord Lyonel when ''[[Lady Baela]]'' docked at [[Oldtown]]'s harbor. Alyn became a close friend of Lyonel and Sam due to the courtesy he showed Lyonel's lover.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}
  
Lord Lyonel and Lady Sam made their way to [[King's Landing]] in {{Date|136}} when new [[Regency of Aegon III|regents]] were chosen by lot.{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
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Lord Lyonel and Lady Sam made their way to [[King's Landing]] in {{Date|136}} when [[Regency of Aegon III|new regents for Aegon]] were chosen by lot.{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
  
King Aegon III planned to visit Lyonel and Sam in Oldtown in a [[royal progress]] to mark his coming of age.{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
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[[Torrhen Manderly]], the [[Hand of the King]], planned for Aegon to visit Lyonel and Sam in Oldtown in a [[royal progress]] to mark his [[coming of age]]. Aegon cancelled the progress, however.{{Ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}
  
A [[High Septon (Aegon III)|new High Septon]] eventually reversed the position of his predecessor, allowing Lyonel to marry Sam.{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}} It is unknown if the six children born prior to their marriage were [[Bastardy#Legitimization|legitimized]] afterward.
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===Later life===
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A [[High Septon (Aegon III)|new High Septon]] eventually reversed the position of his predecessor, allowing Lyonel to marry Sam, and by the same occasion [[Bastardy#Legitimization|legitimized]] their six chidren.<ref>[https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/169198/which-bastards-in-westeros-were-automatically-legitimized-once-their-parents-mar Which bastards in Westeros were automatically legitimized once their parents married? (September 8, 2017)]</ref>{{Ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}}
  
 
==Family==
 
==Family==

Revision as of 16:45, 24 February 2023

House Hightower.svg Lord
Lyonel Hightower
House Hightower.svg
Titles
Allegiance House Hightower
Predecessor Ormund Hightower
Culture Reach
Born In 114 AC or 115 AC[1]
Died In 143 AC or after[1]
Father Ormund Hightower
Spouse Lady Samantha Tarly[2]
Issue 6 children[2]
Books

Lyonel Hightower was Lord of the Hightower and head of House Hightower at the end of the Dance of the Dragons and during the reign of King Aegon III Targaryen.[2]

History

Dance of the Dragons

Lyonel was born to Lord Ormund Hightower and his first wife, who died in childbed at some point. He had two younger brothers, Martyn and Garmund, and a sister, Bethany. During the Dance of the Dragons, his father married again to Samantha Tarly, known as "Lady Sam".[2]

Lyonel became Lord of the Hightower at age fifteen, after Ormund was killed at the First Battle of Tumbleton in mid-130 AC. It is said that when Lord Corlys Velaryon's peace terms were first offered to Lord Lyonel, he ripped the parchment from his maester's hand and tore it to shreds, vowing to write a reply in the Sea Snake's blood. However, his step-mother had other ideas. According to Mushroom, Samantha persuaded Lyonel to agree to the terms by allowing him to seduce her and promising to marry him if he surrendered. This was because Sam was related to both the Tarlys and Rowans, who supported the blacks of Rhaenyra Targaryen. Grand Maester Munkun believes that Lyonel accepted the terms because of the end to Tyrell neutrality, however, and his youngest brother being at Highgarden at the time.[2]

Regency of Aegon III

Lord Lyonel announced his intention to marry his father's widow, Samantha Tarly, but the reigning High Septon forbade the union as a form of incest. However, Lyonel kept Lady Sam as his paramour for thirteen years and fathered six children on her.[2] Lyonel and Sam attended the coronation of Aegon III Targaryen and his wedding to Queen Jaehaera Targaryen, with their presence being so great a scandal that the High Septon refused to travel with them.[3]

Relations between the Hightowers and the Faith soured when the High Septon commanded Lady Sam to remove herself from her step-son's bed and take vows as a silent sister as penance. When she refused, he condemned her as a shameless fornicator and forbade her to set foot in the Starry Sept until she repented. Instead, Samantha famously confronted the High Septon, forcing him to relent.[3]

Although he had taken Lady Sam as a paramour, Lyonel was considered as a potential husband for Baela Targaryen, but she instead wed Lord Alyn Velaryon of Driftmark.[3]

Alyn Oakenfist was greeted by Lord Lyonel when Lady Baela docked at Oldtown's harbor. Alyn became a close friend of Lyonel and Sam due to the courtesy he showed Lyonel's lover.[4]

Lord Lyonel and Lady Sam made their way to King's Landing in 136 AC when new regents for Aegon were chosen by lot.[5]

Torrhen Manderly, the Hand of the King, planned for Aegon to visit Lyonel and Sam in Oldtown in a royal progress to mark his coming of age. Aegon cancelled the progress, however.[5]

Later life

A new High Septon eventually reversed the position of his predecessor, allowing Lyonel to marry Sam, and by the same occasion legitimized their six chidren.[6][2]

Family

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hobert
 
 
 
 
Lord
Hightower
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Otto
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bryndon
 
 
 
Samantha
Tarly
 
Ormund
 
Unknown
first wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Son(s)
 
Alicent
 
Viserys I
Targaryen
 
Gwayne
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Myles
 
 
 
Lyonel
 
Martyn
 
Garmund
 
Rhaena
Targaryen
 
Bethany
 
Aegon II
Targaryen
 
Helaena
Targaryen
 
Aemond
Targaryen
 
Daeron
Targaryen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six children
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six daughters
 
 
 
 
 
Jaehaerys
Targaryen
 
Jaehaera
Targaryen
 
Maelor
Targaryen
 


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 See the Lyonel Hightower calculation.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Fire & Blood, Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand.
  4. Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Fire & Blood, The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency.
  6. Which bastards in Westeros were automatically legitimized once their parents married? (September 8, 2017)