House Lannister

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At the start of Robert's Rebellion, House Lannister was one of the most powerful and wealthy houses in the Seven Kingdoms. Their sigil was a golden lion on a field of crimson.

At the time, House Lannister was led by Lord Tywin Lannister, a ruthless and cunning man who had served as Hand of the King to Aerys II Targaryen, the Mad King. Despite their loyalty to the Targaryens, Tywin and his family were feared and respected throughout the Seven Kingdoms, thanks to their vast wealth and military might.

The Lannisters were the rulers of the Westerlands, a region known for its gold mines and fertile lands. They had a long and proud history, dating back to the Age of Heroes, when they were said to have descended from Lann the Clever, a legendary trickster who tricked the Casterlys out of their ancestral home, Casterly Rock.

Over the centuries, House Lannister had played a key role in the politics of the Seven Kingdoms, often forging alliances and making strategic marriages to increase their power and influence. However, they were also known for their ruthless tactics and willingness to do whatever was necessary to maintain their grip on power.

House Lannister has a long and storied history, dating back to the Age of Heroes, when they were said to have descended from Lann the Clever, a legendary trickster who tricked the Casterlys out of their ancestral home, Casterly Rock. Over the centuries, House Lannister grew in wealth and power, thanks to their control of the gold mines in the Westerlands and their strategic marriages and alliances.

During the Targaryen Conquest, House Lannister initially resisted Aegon the Conqueror's armies, but eventually submitted to his rule and pledged their loyalty to the Iron Throne. They continued to play a key role in the politics of the Seven Kingdoms, often using their vast wealth and military might to advance their interests and protect their holdings.

One of the most famous members of House Lannister was Tywin Lannister, who served as Hand of the King to Aerys II Targaryen, the Mad King, and later as the patriarch of the Lannister family. Tywin was a shrewd and ruthless politician who was feared and respected throughout the Seven Kingdoms. He orchestrated the brutal suppression of House Reyne and House Tarbeck, two rebellious vassals of the Lannisters, and was responsible for the deaths of the entire Reyne and Tarbeck families.

Another notable member of House Lannister was Joanna Lannister, Tywin's wife and cousin. She was known for her beauty and charm and was a close friend of Queen Rhaella Targaryen. Joanna died giving birth to her twin children, Jaime and Cersei, an event that had a profound impact on the Lannister family and the politics of the Seven Kingdoms.