Manfred Hightower (Aegon's Conquest)

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Banfred Hightower
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Allegiance House Hightower
Book A Feast for Crows (Mentioned)

Banfred Hightower was the head of House Hightower 300 years ago during the War of Conquest. [1]

History

When news arrived in Oldtown of the landing of Aegon the Dragon and his sisters, the High Septon fasted and prayed for seven days and nights under the dome of the Starry Sept. When he emerged he announced that the Faith would not oppose the Targaryens, because the Crone had shown him that to do so would mean the destruction of Oldtown in dragonflame.

Lord Hightower, who was a godly man, heeded the High Septon's prophecy when he heard it. He kept his forces at Oldtown and when Aegon's marched south towards the city, he freely open his gates submitting to Aegon's authority.[2]

References in the Books

A Feast for Crows

The new High Septon mentions Banfred Hightower to Cersei Lannister during their meeting in the Great Sept of Baelor. He tells her that Lord Banfred heeded the High Septon's prophecy. [2]

References and Notes

  1. Reading from The World of Ice and Fire. Notes from George R.R. Martin's reading and Q&A at the Bubonicon 44 in Albuquerque by Trebla.
  2. 2.0 2.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 28, Cersei VI.