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| + | {{Quote|[[Joffrey Baratheon|Your Grace]], [[Cersei Lannister|Your Grace]], my lords, my ladies, you stand here in the sight of gods and men to witness the union of [[Tyrion Lannister|man]] and [[Sansa Stark|wife]]. One flesh, one heart, one soul... now and forever!|The High Septon|Second Sons (episode)}} |
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| + | The '''High Septon''' is a character in the [[Season 3|third]] and [[Season 4|fourth]] seasons. He is played by guest star [[Paul Bentley]] and debuts in "[[Second Sons (episode)|Second Sons]]". |
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| ⚫ | "High Septon" is the [[High Septon (title)|title]] given to the head of the [[Faith of the Seven]], the dominant religion of the [[Seven Kingdoms]]. It is a position of supreme authority within the Faith, but the holder has little power outside of the religion. This High Septon was appointed after [[High Septon (Before the riot of King's Landing)|his predecessor]] was killed in the [[Riot of King's Landing|riots]] of [[King's Landing]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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This High Septon was appointed after [[High Septon (Before the riot of King's Landing)|his predecessor]] was killed in the riots of [[King's Landing]].<ref>"[[The Old Gods and the New]]"</ref> Pycelle reports consulting the High Septon about King [[Joffrey Baratheon]] setting aside his betrothal to [[Sansa Stark]].<ref>"[[Valar Morghulis]]"</ref> |
This High Septon was appointed after [[High Septon (Before the riot of King's Landing)|his predecessor]] was killed in the riots of [[King's Landing]].<ref>"[[The Old Gods and the New]]"</ref> Pycelle reports consulting the High Septon about King [[Joffrey Baratheon]] setting aside his betrothal to [[Sansa Stark]].<ref>"[[Valar Morghulis]]"</ref> |
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+ | The High Septon talks about an orphanage in [[Flea Bottom]] to [[Margaery Tyrell]]. Margaery then stops by the orphanage while travelling from a [[sept]] to the [[Red Keep]] to talk with the orphans and give them some toys, surprising her betrothed Joffrey Baratheon.<ref>"[[Valar Dohaeris]]"</ref> |
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| + | The High Septon conducts the [[Marriage|wedding]] of [[Tyrion Lannister]] and [[Sansa Stark]] at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]].<ref>"[[Second Sons (episode)|Second Sons]]"</ref> |
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| + | The High Septon conducts the marriage of [[Joffrey Baratheon]] and [[Margaery Tyrell]].<ref>"[[The Lion and the Rose]]"</ref> He is present in the Great Sept of Baelor, while [[Cersei Lannister]] and [[Tommen Baratheon]] mourn the death of King Joffrey.<ref>"[[Breaker of Chains]]"</ref> |
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== Appearances == |
== Appearances == |
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==In the books== |
==In the books== |
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| − | In the ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' |
+ | In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, the preceding High Septon was killed in the riot of King's Landing. Tyrion influences the Most Devout to choose this High Septon to replace him. Tyrion scornfully describes the new High Septon as "a trained seal who barks prettily on command". |
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| − | Tyrion scornfully describes the new High Septon as "a trained seal who barks prettily on command". |
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| − | When a new High Septon assumes office, he renounces his given name and ever after becomes known simply as "the High Septon", so the name of this particular High Septon is never revealed. |
+ | When a new High Septon assumes office, he renounces his given name and ever after becomes known simply as "the High Septon", so the name of this particular High Septon, like those of his predecessors, is never revealed. |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 11:59, 22 April 2014
- This article is about the character after the Riot of King's Landing. For the title see High Septon (title).
- "Your Grace, Your Grace, my lords, my ladies, you stand here in the sight of gods and men to witness the union of man and wife. One flesh, one heart, one soul... now and forever!"
- ―The High Septon
The High Septon is a character in the third and fourth seasons. He is played by guest star Paul Bentley and debuts in "Second Sons".
"High Septon" is the title given to the head of the Faith of the Seven, the dominant religion of the Seven Kingdoms. It is a position of supreme authority within the Faith, but the holder has little power outside of the religion. This High Septon was appointed after his predecessor was killed in the riots of King's Landing.
Biography
Season 2
This High Septon was appointed after his predecessor was killed in the riots of King's Landing.[1] Pycelle reports consulting the High Septon about King Joffrey Baratheon setting aside his betrothal to Sansa Stark.[2]
Season 3
The High Septon talks about an orphanage in Flea Bottom to Margaery Tyrell. Margaery then stops by the orphanage while travelling from a sept to the Red Keep to talk with the orphans and give them some toys, surprising her betrothed Joffrey Baratheon.[3]
The High Septon conducts the wedding of Tyrion Lannister and Sansa Stark at the Great Sept of Baelor.[4]
Season 4
The High Septon conducts the marriage of Joffrey Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell.[5] He is present in the Great Sept of Baelor, while Cersei Lannister and Tommen Baratheon mourn the death of King Joffrey.[6]
Appearances
Template:Season Three Appearances Template:Season Four Appearances
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, the preceding High Septon was killed in the riot of King's Landing. Tyrion influences the Most Devout to choose this High Septon to replace him. Tyrion scornfully describes the new High Septon as "a trained seal who barks prettily on command".
When a new High Septon assumes office, he renounces his given name and ever after becomes known simply as "the High Septon", so the name of this particular High Septon, like those of his predecessors, is never revealed.
See also
The High Septon on A Wiki of Ice and Fire (MAJOR spoilers from the books)
