The Lannister House is one of the most powerful in Westeros. If you believe the rumors about him, then richer representatives of this house there is no one. It is not surprising that the coat of arms of the Lannister House is one of the most recognizable in the Seven Kingdoms.
Founders of the house
For many years, the Lannisters gained power and wealth. The Game of Thrones tells of them as people who are ready for decisive action. This character trait has been passed down from generation to generation.
Lannisters live in Cliff Casterly Castle. According to legend, the family house went to them during the Age of Heroes. Then Lansel the Clever, from whom this family leads its clan, was able to drive representatives of the Clusterly clan out of the house and take it by deceit and cunning. The descendants of Lancel took the title of an exiled family and began to be called the kings of the West.
When Ayron I Targaryen conquered Westeros, seeking to unite several kingdoms into one, the Lannisters fought for their own freedom. They sided with Mern Gardener, who ruled the Expanse. But the Targaryens destroyed most of the army with the help of dragons. Then the Lannisters swore allegiance to Iron I.
Representatives of this family several times had to feel the taste of defeat. During the Blackfire rebellion, most of the vassals went over to the side of the rebel. However, the Lannisters remained on the side of their king. And as one of the largest houses of Westeros, they could not stay away from the battle. Damon, then the head of the house and lord of the Western lands, decided to justify the Lannister emblem. However, the “lions" were defeated. Damon had to retreat and hide in his castle. His rebels could no longer seize.
After some time, the Lannisters lost to the Ironborn. Dagon Greyjoy became famous in history after this victory. Although he did not win freedom for the islands, he was remembered as the man who defeated the Lannisters.
Glory to the Lions
However, this was the fate of the “lions” in exceptional cases. Otherwise, the Lannister emblem would have seemed more like a grin. Many victories fell to the representatives of this house.
Under Lord Titos, the guardians of the West weakened and no longer posed such a threat. And all because this Lannister was a gentle and kind person. Seizing the moment, the Reins and Tarbeki revolted. But the son of Lord Titos Tywin entered the war. This strong-willed young man refused to compromise with the rebels. He won and killed all the representatives of two large houses. The reprisal was a warning to all other vassals. And Tywin earned fame and remained for centuries known as one of the heroes of the song “Reines from Castamere”. This composition was performed every time “lions” were present at the festival.
After his father, Tywin became the lord of the Cliff of Casterly, who personified the coat of arms of the Lannisters. For a long time he was the
right hand of the king, but then quarreled with the ruler. He met a new rebellion against the Targaryen in his family castle. However, Lord Tywin did not help either side until a significant advantage was on the side of the rebels. Then Lannister entered the capital, captured the city and killed the representatives of the royal family. The new ruler of the Seven Kingdoms was
Robert Baratheon. For him, Tywin gave his only daughter to Cersei, strengthening his position on the throne.
Coat of arms of the Lannister House and motto
It is not surprising that on the coat of arms of this family a powerful and bold animal - a lion. This is not just a beast. All members of the house associate themselves with lions, and not only them. Other characters often call Lannisters lions, lionesses or lion cubs. Sometimes the adjective “golden” is added to this. The reason for this is not only the wealth of the house accumulated by Lord Tywin, but also because most of the representatives have gold-colored hair, like the skin of a lion on the coat of arms.
Comes to the symbol and the motto "Hear my roar." The voice of home representatives is crucial in many disputes. The head of Lord Tywin does not waste words at all. No wonder the people say that the Lannisters always pay their debts. If they promised what they will do. However, with equal success, this applies to the ability of the "lions" to avenge.
Senior family members
The game of thrones tells of the two sons of Lord Titos. The coat of arms of the Lannisters is represented by Lord Tywin and his brother Kivan.
Both brothers at different times managed to be in the role of the right hand of the king. And this is no coincidence. They are considered wise men who know how to achieve the power of the kingdom and at the same time not to miss their own benefit.
Lord Tywin is strict even to his children. In an effort to do the best for his home, he rarely listens to the opinions of his sons and daughters, which often causes conflict. Kivan’s relationship with his son Lansel is not disclosed. However, it is known that the heir brought many experiences to his father.
Younger generation
In the marriage of Lord Tywin and Lady Joanna, twins were born - Cersei and Jaime - and son Tirion. During childbirth, the last spouse of Cliff’s Cliff heir died. After the death of Tywin himself, the castle was to go to his son Jaime. But the young man renounced inheritance rights and the opportunity to marry in order to join the Royal Guard and protect the king. At that time, Iiris II the Mad ruled the country. During the Baratheon revolt, the Lannisters fought at the last moment. And it was from the hand of Jaime that the king fell. Although the ruler brought a lot of troubles, the knight's action was condemned, because he violated the oath. In this regard, Jaime was often called behind her "regicide."
Jaime’s sister, Cersei, on the contrary, would never refuse to become the heiress of Casterly Castle. But during the life of two brothers, she could not enter into the right. However, Cersei became the queen. Her aspirations boiled down to the death of her unloved spouse and the accession to the throne of her eldest son, through whom the golden-haired queen could rule herself.
Cersei gave birth to two sons, Joffrey and Tomman, and daughter Mircella, who absorbed all the signs of the Lannisters and were nothing like the Baratheons.
Lord Tywin's youngest son, Tyrion, was born a dwarf. He was considered guilty of the death of the beloved wife of the Western keeper and never had any particular hopes. All this made Tyrion cynical, prudent and smart. Unable to fight, he did everything to become one of the most educated people in the kingdom. Although the attempt was crowned with success, he could not get the location of his father and sister. Tyrion had the warmest relationship with his brother Jaime.
A large role in the life of the kingdom is played by the Lannisters. The Game of Thrones tells of them as people without honor, capable of deceit and meanness. However, their figures are not so clear.