Sept of Remembrance

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Maegor I, on the back of Balerion, destroys the Sept of Remembrance, as depicted by Jordi Gonzalez Escamilla in The World of Ice and Fire.

The Sept of Remembrance used to be the main Sept in King's Landing. Its construction began during the reign of Aegon the Conquerer. It was built on the Hill of Rhaenys. It became of base of operation for the Warrior's Sons during the Faith Militant uprising.

On the thirtieth day since the trial of seven between Damon the Devout and Maegor I Targaryen, hundreds of Warrior's Sons gathered for their morning prayers. Maegor mounted Balerion and unleashed fire upon the Sept of Remembrance without warning. As the sept burned, some tried to flee, but were cut down by the archers and spearmen that Maetgor had ready. It is said that the screams of the burning and dying men were heard throughout King's Landing. The burning was so immense that scholars claim there was a pall over King's Landing for seven days.

After burning the Sept to the ground, Maegor declared a large domed stable would be built on the hill for Targaryens to house their royal dragons. [1]

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