High Septon (After the riot of King's Landing)


 * This article is about the character after the Riot of King's Landing. For the title see High Septon (Title) for other High Septon characters see High Septon (Character).

The High Septon is an unseen character mentioned in the second season. High Septon is the title given to the head of the Faith of the Seven, the dominant religion of the Seven Kingdoms. It is a position of supreme authority within the church, but the holder has little power outside of the religion. This High Septon was appointed after his predecessor was killed in the riots of King's Landing.

Season 2
This High Septon was appointed after his predecessor was killed in the riots of King's Landing. Pycelle reports consulting the High Septon about King Joffrey Baratheon setting aside his betrothal to Sansa Stark.

In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire books, the preceding High Septon is killed in the riot of King's Landing. Tyrion influences the most devout to choose this High Septon to replace him.

When a new High Septon assumes office, he renounces his given name and ever after becomes known simply as "the High Septon", so the name of this particular High Septon is never revealed.