The story is about Howland Reed, Meera and Jojen's father, and how he was attacked by three squires at the Tourney of Harrenhal. Lyanna Stark intervened and brought Howland back to her tent to three Stark boys —Benjen, Ned, and Brandon. The Starks convinced Howland to stay and enjoy the festivities.
Near the end of Robert's Rebellion, Pycelle convinced King Aerys to open his gates to his former Hand, Tywin, in the hope that Tywin would take the throne. This led to the Sack of King's Landing . [9] [15] The new king, Robert I Baratheon , pardoned Pycelle for his service under Aerys II and allowed him to continue on the small council . [16] The dynasty ruled in Westeros for nearly 300 years until the Mad King's murder, which took place in the events right before Game of Thrones. When Robert Baratheon takes the throne, he has the 3.1 A Game of Thrones; 3.2 A Clash of Kings; 3.3 A Storm of Swords; 3.4 A Feast for Crows; 3.5 A Dance with Dragons; 4 Known Members at the end of the third century. 4.1 Family Tree; 4.2 Household; 5 Historical Members. 5.1 Original Lineage; 5.2 Andal Lineage; 5.3 After the Conquest; 6 Sworn Houses and Former Sworn Houses; 7 Quotes; 8 Behind The Hightowers became one of the first great lords in Westeros to embrace Game of Thrones ' Faith of the Seven, supporting the building of the Starry Sept and establishment of the High Septon’s position. When Aegon Targaryen conquered Westeros, Lord Manfred Hightower yielded Oldtown to the King and the High Septon anointed Aegon as Ruler of JtHo.