A priest couldn't capture and publicly punish Cersei Lannister without a huge amount of religious support behind him, which is exactly what makes The High Sparrow (a follower of The Seven) so frightening. Here's what you need to know about the religion that's causing so much trouble in King's Landing during season six.
Where the religion is based: The Seven Kingdoms
What followers believe: The Faith of the Seven rests on the existence of seven deities: the Stranger, Crone, Maiden, Father, Mother, Warrior, and Smith. Each god blesses different aspects of daily Westerosi life — for example, the Warrior grants strength in battle.
Major religious themes: seven-pointed star, houses of worship called "septs" (with male followers called "septons" and female "septas"), penance for sin
Who follows this religion: the Lannisters, the Tyrells, and almost everyone else in the Seven Kingdoms
