Editing Citadel (section)

===Origin===
[[File:Folko Streese the Citadel.png|350px|thumb|right|The Citadel in [[Oldtown]], by Folko Streese © Fantasy Flight Games]]
In the [[Age of Heroes]], the [[Ravenry]] was supposedly the stronghold of a [[pirate]] lord who picked off [[ship]]s as they came down the [[Honeywine]].{{Ref|AFFC|45}}

The origin of the Citadel is disputed, but [[House Hightower]] is generally considered to have played an integral role in its foundation.{{Ref|AFFC|appendix}} Most accounts on the Citadel's origins credit its foundation to Prince [[Peremore Hightower|Peremore the Twisted]], the second son of King [[Uthor of the High Tower]]. The curious Peremore invited numerous scholars, including wise men, teachers, priests, healers, singers, [[wizard]]s, [[alchemy|alchemists]], and [[sorcerer]]s, to [[Oldtown]]. After Peremore's death, his brother, King [[Urrigon Hightower|Urrigon]], granted land alongside the Honeywine to "Peremore's pets", who developed the tract into the [[maesters]]' Citadel.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Reach: Oldtown}}

House Hightower continues to be a strong patron of learning.{{Ref|AFFC|Appendix}}