Seneschal of the Citadel
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Seneschal is a position within the order of the maesters, charged with the governance of the Citadel, the headquarters of the order, located in Oldtown. The post of Seneschal lasts a year and is chosen by lot among the archmaesters, the topmost members of the order. Most archmaesters consider it a thankless task that takes them away from their true calling.[1]
Petitioners seeking audience with the Seneschal are greeted by an acolyte that acts as gatekeeper at the Seneschal's Court.[1]
The current Seneschal is Archmaester Theobald, chosen after the senile Archmaester Walgrave drew the first lot. His predecessor was Archmaester Norren.[1]
Known Seneschals of the Citadel
- Edgerran for the year 272 AC.[2]
- Norren for the year 298 AC.[1]
- Theobald, replacing Walgrave, for the year 300 AC.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 45, Samwell V.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Preface.