House Hightower

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Under Lord Byren Hightower, Oldtown saw a gradual but decisive transformation with the arrival of the Andals. Initially invited to help defend the city and rebuild after Ironborn raids, they soon became trusted allies, fighting alongside the Hightower fleet to reclaim the Arbor and defeat the Ironborn at sea. Their victories and shared bloodshed earned them the acceptance of Oldtown’s people, along with their faith in the Seven, which began to replace the worship of the Old Gods for much of the population. Noble Andal houses such as the [[House Costayne|Costaynes]] and [[House Graceford|Gracefords]] rose in prominence, forging ties with the Hightowers through combat, loyalty, and marriage. Yet not all welcomed the change, most notably Jorin Hightower, who distrusted the Andals and feared their growing influence under Magnar Byren Hightower, whose reign deepened their integration into Oldtown’s politics and society.

When Greene Gardener rose in rebellion, claiming the blessing of the old gods, he seized Highgarden and plunged the realm into civil war. Lord Edgar Hightower and his bannermen rallied to the “White” cause, standing against the “Greens.” Years of fighting ended in stalemate, and the Reach was reunited only in name. In truth, it was split: the South, under Hightower influence, held fast to Andal customs and the Faith to the Seven, while Greene’s rule in Highgarden enforced the old gods and crushed Andal traditions.

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	Under Lord Byren Hightower, Oldtown saw a gradual but decisive transformation with the arrival of the Andals. Initially invited to help defend the city and rebuild after Ironborn raids, they soon became trusted allies, fighting alongside the Hightower fleet to reclaim the Arbor and defeat the Ironborn at sea. Their victories and shared bloodshed earned them the acceptance of Oldtown’s people, along with their faith in the Seven, which began to replace the worship of the Old Gods for much of the population. Noble Andal houses such as the [[House Costayne\|Costaynes]] and [[House Graceford\|Gracefords]] rose in prominence, forging ties with the Hightowers through combat, loyalty, and marriage. Yet not all welcomed the change, most notably Jorin Hightower, who distrusted the Andals and feared their growing influence under Magnar Byren Hightower, whose reign deepened their integration into Oldtown’s politics and society.		Under Lord Byren Hightower, Oldtown saw a gradual but decisive transformation with the arrival of the Andals. Initially invited to help defend the city and rebuild after Ironborn raids, they soon became trusted allies, fighting alongside the Hightower fleet to reclaim the Arbor and defeat the Ironborn at sea. Their victories and shared bloodshed earned them the acceptance of Oldtown’s people, along with their faith in the Seven, which began to replace the worship of the Old Gods for much of the population. Noble Andal houses such as the [[House Costayne\|Costaynes]] and [[House Graceford\|Gracefords]] rose in prominence, forging ties with the Hightowers through combat, loyalty, and marriage. Yet not all welcomed the change, most notably Jorin Hightower, who distrusted the Andals and feared their growing influence under Magnar Byren Hightower, whose reign deepened their integration into Oldtown’s politics and society.

			When Greene Gardener rose in rebellion, claiming the blessing of the old gods, he seized Highgarden and plunged the realm into civil war. Lord Edgar Hightower and his bannermen rallied to the “White” cause, standing against the “Greens.” Years of fighting ended in stalemate, and the Reach was reunited only in name. In truth, it was split: the South, under Hightower influence, held fast to Andal customs and the Faith to the Seven, while Greene’s rule in Highgarden enforced the old gods and crushed Andal traditions.

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