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Some characters inHouse of the Dragonappear to take their faith more seriously than others.
What Is the Faith of the Seven?
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The Faith of the Seven is over six thousand years old and originated on Essos among the Andals.
The Andals believed that the God of Seven spoke to them and offered guidance.
This deity is honored with a seven-pointed star that can be seen in many of both shows religious ceremonies.
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When the Andals began their invasion of Westeros, they took their religion with them.
Armed with steel weapons, the Andals easily conquered the First Men and discredited their spiritual belief.
Otto slowly erodes Viserys judgment and presents his daughter as a potential new bride.
Alicent wears a necklace of the same symbol.
The Hightowers have a historical connection to their religion.
Ottos ancestor, Manfred Hightower, was one of the first lords of Westeros to bow before the Andals.
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House Hightower leveraged their new relationship to gain a position of power within the Faith.
The first Sept was built in their kingdom of Oldtown.
When Aegon the Conqueror began his siege, House Hightower was met with adversity.
The Targaryens initially did not follow the Faith of the Seven.
Aegon eventually converted after a critical victory, but the Septs took issue with his marriage to his sister.
Viserys predecessor, King Jaehaerys, disbarred the Faith Militant from taking arms against the crown.
However, Cersei gets her revenge on the Faith Militant by staging a trap at her own trial.
This allows Cersei to take control of the Iron Throne for herself despite having no claim to it.
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