It would make sense if the Hightowers were opposed to expansion, but it doesn’t make sense that the Citadel itself wouldn’t favor expansion. After all, if the Hightowers aren’t willing to pay up, surely the Lannisters or some other great House would be for the prestige and soft power that comes with it.
Dear maester Steven, I once asked why you thought the only Citadel was in Oldtown. Could it be because of the Hightowers? The Starry Sept was once the center of the Faith, and it losing that position likely cost them revenue. Since the Citadel also brings revenue to Oldtown (which would likely be decreased if additional Citadels were built) could the Hightowers have threatened to stop funding them if they branched out (I read they are mainly funded by the Hightowers via taxes from Oldtown)?
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