House Lannister

House Lannister

House Lannister of Casterly Rock is one of the Great Houses ofWesteros, one of its richest and most powerful families and oldest dynasties. The major characters Jaime, Cersei and Tyrion and the recurring characters Tywin, Kevan and Lancel are members of the house. Tywin is the head of House Lannister and Lord of Casterly Rock.

Their lands are in the far west of the continent. Their seat isCasterly Rock, a massive rocky promontory overlooking the Sunset Sea which has had habitations and fortifications built into it over the millennia. They are the Lords Paramount of theWesterlands and Wardens of the West. House Lannister's symbol is a golden lion on a crimson background, and their house motto is"Hear me roar!", which is rarely mentioned. Their unofficial motto, which is as well known as the official one, is "A Lannister always pays his debts" - which is used much more often and mostly in negative context.

The incestuous relationship of Cersei and Jaime has been concealed in a conspiracy. Their son Joffrey Baratheon has claimed the Iron Throne on the premise that he was actually fathered by the late King Robert Baratheon. Lord Tywin is a key supporter of his reign in the War of the Five Kings.

Members

• Lord Tywin Lannister, the current head of the family. Eldest son of {Tytos Lannister}. Lord of Casterly Rock, Warden of the West, Lord Paramount of the Westerlands, Hand of the King and Savior of the City of King's Landing.
  • His wife, Lady {Joanna Lannister}, who died after giving birth to their second son. Also a first cousin to Tywin.
  • His daughter, Queen Cersei, widow to the late King Robert Baratheon. Queen Dowager and Queen Regent of the Seven Kingdoms. Currently betrothed to Ser Loras Tyrell, the "Knight of the Flowers".
    • His eldest grandson, King Joffrey Baratheon, King of the Andals and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm.
    • His granddaughter, Princess Myrcella Baratheon.
    • His youngest grandson, Prince Tommen Baratheon, heir to the Iron Throne.
  • His elder son and twin to Cersei, Ser Jaime Lannister, called "the Kingslayer", a knight of theKingsguard. Former hostage of Robb Stark, the King in the North. Currently captive at Harrenhal.
  • His younger son and legal heir, Tyrion Lannister, called 'the Imp' and 'Halfman', a dwarf. Former Hand of the King, now Master of Coin.
    • His wife Sansa Lannister, of House Stark.
• Ser Kevan Lannister, Tywin's younger brother and closest advisor.
  • His wife Dorna Lannister, of House Swyft.
  • Ser Lancel Lannister, Kevan's eldest son and heir, squire to King Robert Baratheon. Knighted after Robert's death.
  • {Martyn Lannister}, Kevan's second son, a squire in the Lannister army. Murdered by Rickard Karstarkwhile hostage at Riverrun
  • {Willem Lannister}, Kevan's youngest son, a squire in the Lannister army. Murdered by Rickard Karstarkwhile hostage at Riverrun.
• Ser {Stafford Lannister}, Tywin's first cousin, brother of Joanna, killed at the Battle of Oxcross.
• House Lannister
  

  
  Sigil

  A golden lion rampant on a crimson field.
  Motto

  "Hear Me Roar!" (official)
  "A Lannister Always Pays His Debts" (common saying)
  Titles

  Lords of Casterly Rock
  Lords Paramount of the Westerlands
  Wardens of the West
  Kings of the Rock (pre-Wars of Conquest)
  Seat

  Casterly Rock
  Region

  The Westerlands
  Lord

  Tywin Lannister
  Heir

  Tyrion Lannister
  Vassals

  House Clegane
  House Swyft
  House Crakehall
  House Lefford
  House Marbrand
  House Payne
  House Westerling
  House Reyne (former)
  Military strength

  60,000 men (so far)
  Cadet branches

  House Lannister of Lannisport
  Founder

  Lann the Clever