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While House Lannister is of mostly [[Andal]] descent, Lann is believed to have been descended from the [[First Men]]. One of Lann's female descendants is believed to have married into an Andal family during the [[Andal invasion]]. | While House Lannister is of mostly [[Andal]] descent, Lann is believed to have been descended from the [[First Men]]. One of Lann's female descendants is believed to have married into an Andal family during the [[Andal invasion]]. | ||
− | Lann is popular amongst singers and storytellers. One popular story tells how he supposedly swindled [[Casterly Rock]] from the [[House Casterly|Casterlys]] using nothing but his wits. In another tale he is said to have stolen gold from the sun to brighten his hair.{{ref|AGOT|27}} | + | Lann is popular amongst singers and storytellers. One popular story tells how he supposedly swindled [[Casterly Rock]] from the [[House Casterly|Casterlys]] using nothing but his wits. In another tale he is said to have stolen gold from the sun to brighten his hair.{{ref|AGOT|27}} Some claim that Lann still haunts the castle.{{ref|ADWD|8}} |
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Revision as of 15:54, 27 June 2014
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Alias | Lann the Clever |
Allegiance | House Lannister |
Race | First Men |
Born | In Age of Heroes |
Book | A Game of Thrones (Mentioned) |
Lann the Clever is the legendary hero from the Age of Heroes that founded House Lannister.[1]
History
While House Lannister is of mostly Andal descent, Lann is believed to have been descended from the First Men. One of Lann's female descendants is believed to have married into an Andal family during the Andal invasion.
Lann is popular amongst singers and storytellers. One popular story tells how he supposedly swindled Casterly Rock from the Casterlys using nothing but his wits. In another tale he is said to have stolen gold from the sun to brighten his hair.[2] Some claim that Lann still haunts the castle.[3]
References and Notes
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 27, Eddard VI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 8, Tyrion III.