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==History==
 
==History==
Ceryse's uncle, the [[High Septon (Aegon I)|High Septon]], protested strongly when Queen [[Visenya Targaryen]] suggested that her son [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor]] should be wed to Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]], and suggested his own niece, Ceryse Hightower. As such, Maegor was wed to Lady Ceryse, who was ten years his elder, in {{Date|25}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}<ref name=sons>''[[The Sons of the Dragon]]'' [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/115696-spoilers-sons-of-the-dragon-reading-at-loncon-today/&do=findComment&comment=6134038 reading at LonCon 2014]</ref> Maegor boasted to having consumated the marriage several times the next day.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} However, their marriage remained childless, while Maegor's half-brother [[Aenys I Targaryen|Aenys]] had five healthy children. After the birth of Aenys's sixth child, [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Vaella]], in {{Date|39}}, Maegor decided that Ceryse was barren,<ref name=sons/> and took [[Alys Harroway]] to wife, entering a [[polygamy|polygamous]] marriage.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} The High Septon demanded that Maegor should leave the "whore of Harroway" and return to Ceryse.<ref name=sons/> When Maegor was presented with chosing between setting Alys aside, of being exiled for five years, he chose exile and left for [[Pentos]], leaving Ceryse behind in Westeros.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}} [[Septon]] [[Murmison]] was tasked with making Ceryse fertile, but failed. Ceryse eventually returned to her father in [[Oldtown]].<ref name=sons/>
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Ceryse's uncle, the [[High Septon (Aegon I)|High Septon]], protested strongly when Queen [[Visenya Targaryen]] suggested that her son [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor]] should be wed to Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]], and suggested his own niece. Ceryse and Maegor were wed in {{Date|25}}.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} The ceremony was held at the [[Starry Sept]] of [[Oldtown]], with Ceryse's uncle, the High Septon, performing the rites.<ref>[[The Sons of the Dragon]]: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/137792-small-questions-v-10105/&do=findComment&comment=7914957 Reading at LonCon 2014 - Additional Information]</ref> Ceryse was twenty-three, whereas Maegor was thirteen years old.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}<ref name=sons>''[[The Sons of the Dragon]]'' [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/115696-spoilers-sons-of-the-dragon-reading-at-loncon-today/&do=findComment&comment=6134038 reading at LonCon 2014 - Report 1]</ref> Maegor boasted to having consumated the marriage several times the day after the wedding,{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} and those who had seen the bedding agreed that Maegor was a lusty husband.<ref>[[The Sons of the Dragon]]: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/115696-spoilers-sons-of-the-dragon-reading-at-loncon-today/&do=findComment&comment=6134458 Reading at LonCon 2014 - Report 2]</ref> However, their marriage remained childless, while Maegor's half-brother [[Aenys I Targaryen|Aenys]] had five healthy children. After the birth of Aenys's sixth child, [[Vaella Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Vaella]], in {{Date|39}}, Maegor decided that Ceryse was barren,<ref name=sons/> and took [[Alys Harroway]] to wife, entering a [[polygamy|polygamous]] marriage.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}} The High Septon demanded that Maegor should leave the "whore of Harroway" and return to Ceryse.<ref name=sons/> When Maegor was presented with chosing between setting Alys aside, or being exiled for five years, he chose exile and left for [[Pentos]], leaving Ceryse behind in Westeros.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}} [[Septon]] [[Murmison]] was tasked with making Ceryse fertile, but failed. Ceryse eventually returned to her father in [[Oldtown]].<ref name=sons/>
  
Ceryse died in {{Date|45}} of a sudden illness, though it was rumored she was killed at King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]'s command.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
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Maegor returned to Westeros in {{Date|42}} and claimed the [[Iron Throne]]. Ceryse died in {{Date|45}} of a sudden illness, though it was rumored she was killed at King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]'s command.{{ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Maegor I}}
  
 
==Family==
 
==Family==

Revision as of 19:14, 27 April 2017

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Ceryse Hightower
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Ceryse Hightower, by Magali Villeneuve, as depicted in The World of Ice and Fire

Titles
  • Lady
  • Queen
Allegiances
Born 2 AC
Died 45 AC
King's Landing
Spouse King Maegor I Targaryen
Book The World of Ice and Fire (mentioned)

Lady Ceryse Hightower was a member of House Hightower and was the daughter of Lord Martyn Hightower of Oldtown. Her uncle was one of the High Septons during the reign of King Aegon I Targaryen. She eventually married Prince Maegor Targaryen, becoming his first (of many) wives.

History

Ceryse's uncle, the High Septon, protested strongly when Queen Visenya Targaryen suggested that her son Maegor should be wed to Princess Rhaena Targaryen, and suggested his own niece. Ceryse and Maegor were wed in 25 AC.[1] The ceremony was held at the Starry Sept of Oldtown, with Ceryse's uncle, the High Septon, performing the rites.[2] Ceryse was twenty-three, whereas Maegor was thirteen years old.[3][1][4] Maegor boasted to having consumated the marriage several times the day after the wedding,[1] and those who had seen the bedding agreed that Maegor was a lusty husband.[5] However, their marriage remained childless, while Maegor's half-brother Aenys had five healthy children. After the birth of Aenys's sixth child, Vaella, in 39 AC, Maegor decided that Ceryse was barren,[4] and took Alys Harroway to wife, entering a polygamous marriage.[3][1] The High Septon demanded that Maegor should leave the "whore of Harroway" and return to Ceryse.[4] When Maegor was presented with chosing between setting Alys aside, or being exiled for five years, he chose exile and left for Pentos, leaving Ceryse behind in Westeros.[3] Septon Murmison was tasked with making Ceryse fertile, but failed. Ceryse eventually returned to her father in Oldtown.[4]

Maegor returned to Westeros in 42 AC and claimed the Iron Throne. Ceryse died in 45 AC of a sudden illness, though it was rumored she was killed at King Maegor I Targaryen's command.[1]

Family

Manfred
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Addam
 
Unknown
wife
 
Garmon
 
Son
(Warrior's Son)
 
Son
(Septon)
 
Daughters
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Patrice
 
Manfred
 
Unknown
wife
 
High Septon
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Martyn
 
Ceryse
 
Maegor I
Targaryen
 
Morgan
 
 
 


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