Maegor’s War with the Faith

This thread follows the Faith Militant’s conflict with the Targaryen dynasty from religious condemnation to violent suppression.

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A Fragile Accommodation

Faith and Dynasty An Uneasy Peace The Faith tolerates Aegon’s family arrangements without declaring them lawful. The compromise remains vulnerable because many ordinary believers still consider incest sinful. A New Provocation Maegor’s second marriage challenges the agreement between the crown and the Faith, turning unresolved doctrine into open political conflict.

The Faith Militant Rises

Rebellion in the Name of Faith Condemnation The High Septon condemns sibling marriage and denounces Aenys. Poor Fellows and Warrior’s Sons mobilize across the realm. A Weak Crown Aenys delays and retreats rather than act decisively. The uprising exposes how moral authority can challenge a king who has dragons but lacks resolve.

Maegor’s Trial of Seven

A Violent Claim to Rule Combat for the Crown Maegor faces seven Warrior’s Sons champions in a trial by seven and survives, though he is gravely injured. Submission by Force The remaining Faith Militant are burned in their fortified sept. Victory establishes Maegor’s kingship but deepens the conflict with the Faith.

The Reach and Oldtown Submit

Pressure on Oldtown A Threat of Dragonfire Maegor’s campaign brings the threat of burning to Oldtown. The High Septon dies under disputed circumstances. A Managed Settlement Lord Hightower and the Faith accept a new High Septon who blesses Maegor. The institutional settlement favors the crown while leaving resentment alive.

The Faith’s Resistance Continues

Rebellion Survives Suppression Scattered Insurgents Despite executions and outlawry, Poor Fellows and Warrior’s Sons remain active in smaller bands. Popular support protects some of them from capture. A Change of King Maegor’s death creates a chance to reconcile the Faith and the crown. Jaehaerys chooses clemency and reform over reproducing the earlier terror.

1–39 AC, before the uprising

41–42 AC, after Rhaena and Aegon’s marriage

42 AC, after Maegor returns

43 AC, during Maegor’s campaign

43–48 AC, through Maegor’s later reign