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==History==
 
==History==
After the passing of the [[High Septon]] known as the "[[High Lickspittle]]" in {{Date|54}}, King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] and Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]] traveled to [[Oldtown]], hoping to influence the election of the next High Septon. It was their wish that the High Lickspittle's successor would be a supporter of the [[Doctrine of Exceptionalism]]. To this end, Jaehaerys met with Lord [[Donnel Hightower]], whose agents were present in the [[Starry Sept]] at the election of the new High Septon. Donnel wished for either his younger brother, a nephew, or a cousin, who all were members of the [[Most Devout]], to be elected to the office. However, as none of them had yet spoken in favor of the Doctrine, Jaehaerys and Donnel eventually reached an understanding which resulted in the election of Septon [[Alfyn (septon)|Alfyn]] to the office. Jaehaerys assured Donnel that after Alfyn's passing, Donnel's kin would succeed to the crystal crown. When Alfyn eventually died, Donnel's brother was elected High Septon in his stead.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
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After the passing of the [[High Septon]] known as the "[[High Lickspittle]]" in {{Date|54}}, King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] and Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]] traveled to [[Oldtown]], hoping to influence the election of the next High Septon. It was their wish that the High Lickspittle's successor would be a supporter of the [[Doctrine of Exceptionalism]]. To this end, Jaehaerys met with Lord [[Donnel Hightower]], whose agents were present in the [[Starry Sept]] at the election of the new High Septon. Donnel wished for either his younger brother, a nephew, or a cousin, who all were members of the [[Most Devout]], to be elected to the office. However, as none of them had yet spoken in favor of the Doctrine, Jaehaerys and Donnel eventually reached an understanding which resulted in the election of Septon [[Alfyn (septon)|Alfyn]] to the office. Jaehaerys assured Donnel that after Alfyn's passing, Donnel's kin would succeed to the crystal crown. When Alfyn eventually died a few years later, Donnel's brother was elected High Septon in his stead.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
  
 
==Family==
 
==Family==
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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Latest revision as of 02:41, 10 February 2024

House Hightower.svgHigh SeptonStar of the Faith.svg
Titles
Allegiances
Culture Reach
Book Fire & Blood (mentioned)

The High Septon was a younger brother of Lord Donnel Hightower, who was elected to the office during the reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen. His birth name has not been mentioned. After becoming High Septon, he abandoned his name as is custom for High Septons once elected to the office.[1]

History

After the passing of the High Septon known as the "High Lickspittle" in 54 AC, King Jaehaerys I Targaryen and Queen Alysanne Targaryen traveled to Oldtown, hoping to influence the election of the next High Septon. It was their wish that the High Lickspittle's successor would be a supporter of the Doctrine of Exceptionalism. To this end, Jaehaerys met with Lord Donnel Hightower, whose agents were present in the Starry Sept at the election of the new High Septon. Donnel wished for either his younger brother, a nephew, or a cousin, who all were members of the Most Devout, to be elected to the office. However, as none of them had yet spoken in favor of the Doctrine, Jaehaerys and Donnel eventually reached an understanding which resulted in the election of Septon Alfyn to the office. Jaehaerys assured Donnel that after Alfyn's passing, Donnel's kin would succeed to the crystal crown. When Alfyn eventually died a few years later, Donnel's brother was elected High Septon in his stead.[1]

Family

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Donnel
 
Unknown
wife
 
High Septon
 
Son(s)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Son
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eustace
 
Unknown
wife
 
Norman
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Children
 


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
Preceded by High Septon
Father of the Faithful
His High Holiness
Shepherd of the Faithful
Voice of the Seven on Earth
Unknown
Next known title holder:
During the reign of Jaehaerys I