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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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{{Dialogue a-b|Cersei Lannister|Joffrey tells me that you stopped your carriage at [[Flea Bottom]] on your way back from the sept this morning.|Margaery Tyrell|Yes. I paid a visit to an orphanage the High Septon told me about.|Margaery Tyrell relays her conversation with the High Septon.|Valar Dohaeris}}
  
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The '''High Septon''' is a recurring character in the [[Season 3|third]], [[Season 4|fourth]], and [[Season 5|fifth]] seasons. He is played by guest star [[Paul Bentley]] and debuts in "[[Second Sons (episode)|Second Sons]]".
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The '''High Septon''' is a character played by [[Paul Bentley]] who debuts in "[[Second Sons (episode)|Second Sons]]". "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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"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]].
   
 
==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 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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===[[Season 4]]===
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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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During Tommen's coronation in the Throne Room, the High Septon places the crown upon his head, officially announcing him as the new [[King of the Andals and the First Men|King]].<ref>"[[First of His Name]]"</ref>
   
 
== Appearances ==
  
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==In the books==
  
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In the ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' books, the preceding High Septon is killed in the riot of King's Landing. Tyrion influences the Most Devout to choose this High Septon to replace him.
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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.
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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, like those of his predecessors, is never revealed.
   
 
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* [http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/High_Septon_(Tyrion%27s) The High Septon at A Wiki of Ice and Fire] (MAJOR spoilers from the book)
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* {{AWOIAF|High Septon (Tyrion's)|The High Septon}} (MAJOR spoilers from the books)
   
 
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Revision as of 23:38, 7 October 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[src]

The High Septon is a recurring character in the third, fourth, and fifth 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]

During Tommen's coronation in the Throne Room, the High Septon places the crown upon his head, officially announcing him as the new King.[7]

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

References

  1. ↑ "The Old Gods and the New"
  2. ↑ "Valar Morghulis"
  3. ↑ "Valar Dohaeris"
  4. ↑ "Second Sons"
  5. ↑ "The Lion and the Rose"
  6. ↑ "Breaker of Chains"
  7. ↑ "First of His Name"
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