What is the Lannister emblem?

The Lannister House is one of the most powerful in Västerås. If you believe the rumors about him, then the richer representatives of this house there is no one. Not surprisingly, the coat of arms of the Lannister house is one of the most recognizable in the Seven Kingdoms.

The founders of the house

Over the years, they have sought the power and wealth of Lannister. "The Game of Thrones" tells of them as people who are ready for decisive actions. This character trait was passed on from generation to generation.

Lannisters reside in the castle of Cliff Custerly. According to legend, the family house got them back in the time of the Age of Heroes. Then Lansel the Clever, from whom this family leads his family, by deceit and cunning could drive the representatives of the Custerly family out of the house and occupy him. The descendants of Lansel appropriated the title of an exiled family and became known as kings of the West.

When Eiron I Targarien conquered Vasteras, trying to unite several kingdoms into one, the Lannisters fought for their own freedom. They joined the Mern Gardener, who ruled over Space. But the Targariens destroyed most of the army with the help of dragons. Then the Lannisters swore allegiance to Eiron I.

Representatives of this family several times had to feel the taste of defeat. During the Blackfire uprising, 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 in Västerås, they could not stay away from the battle. Damon, then 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 not seize.

After some time Lannisters lost to the born-again. Dagon Grace is famous in history after this victory. Even though he did not win freedom for the islands, he was remembered as a man who defeated the Lannisters.

Glory of the "lions"

However, this was the fate of the "lions" in exceptional cases. Otherwise, the Lannister emblem would seem, rather, a grin. A lot of victories fell on the share of representatives of this house.

Under Lord Titos the keepers of the West weakened and no longer posed such a threat. And all because this Lannister was a gentle and kind person. Taking advantage of the moment, the Rhine and Tarbee rebelled. But Lord Timothy's son Tayvin joined the war. This strong-willed young man refused to compromise with the rebels. He won and killed all representatives of two large houses. The massacre became a warning to all other vassals. And Tayvin earned fame and remained forever known as one of the heroes of the song "Reins from Kastamere." This composition was performed every time when the festival was attended by "lions".

After his father, Lord Utes Custerly became Tayvin, who personified the Lannister emblem. For a long time he was the king's right hand, but then quarreled with the ruler. The new mutiny against the Targarienes he met 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. Robert Baratheon became the new ruler of the Seventh Kingdoms . For him, Tayvin gave his only daughter Cersei, strengthening his position at the throne.

The coat of arms of the Lannister house and the motto

It is not surprising that on the coat of arms of this family a powerful and courageous animal is a lion. It's not just an animal. All members of the house associate themselves with lions, and not only they. Other characters are often called Lannisters lions, lionesses or lions. Sometimes an adjective "golden" is added to this. The reason for this is not only the wealth of the house, accumulated by Lord Tywin, but also that most of the representatives have hair of gold color, like the skin of a lion on a coat of arms.

The motto "Hear my roar" approaches the symbol. The voice of the representatives of the house is crucial in many disputes. Lord Tywin does not waste words at all. No wonder people say that Lannisters always pay their debts. If they are what they promised, they will do it. However, with equal success, this applies to the ability of "lions" to take revenge.

Senior family members

About the two sons of Lord Titos tells "The Game of Thrones". The arms of the Lannisters are represented by Lord Tywin and his brother Kiwan.

Both brothers at different times managed to visit the role of the king's right hand. And this is not accidental. 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 profit.

Lord Taivin was strict even to his children. In an effort to do the best for his home, he seldom hears the opinion of sons and daughters, which often causes conflicts. Relations between Kivan and his son Lansel are not so open. However, it is known that the heir brought many experiences to his father.

Younger generation

In the marriage of Lord Tayvin and Lady Joanna, twins were born - Cersei and Jame - and son Tirion. At the birth of the last wife of the heir of Utes, Casterly died. After the death of Tywin himself, the castle was to be given to his son Jame. But the young man gave up the rights to inheritance and the opportunity to marry, to join the Royal Guard and defend the king. At that time, the country was ruled by Ayris II Mad. During the uprising of the Baratheon, the Lannisters entered the battle at the last moment. And it was from the hand of Jame the king fell. Although the ruler brought many troubles, the act of the knight was condemned, because he broke his oath. In this connection, Jame was often called behind the back "regicide".

Sister Jame, Cersei, on the contrary, would not have refused to become the heir to the castle of Casterly. But during the life of the two brothers, she could not enter the law. However, Cersei became 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 Tommen, and the daughter of Mirzell, who absorbed all the signs of the Lannisters and did not resemble the Baratheons in any way.

The youngest son of Lord Tywin Tyrion was born a dwarf. He was considered guilty in the death of the beloved wife of the guardian of the West and never had any special hopes. All this made Tirion cynical, calculating and intelligent. Unable to fight, he did everything to become one of the most educated people in the kingdom. Although the attempt was successful, he could not get the location of his father and sister. The warmest relationship Tyrion had with his brother Jame.

A great role in the life of the kingdom is played by Lannisters. "The Game of Thrones" tells of them as people without honor, capable of deceit and meanness. However, their figures are not so unambiguous.