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[[Marei]] is theorized to be a [[bastard]] daughter of [[Tywin Lannister]], fathered during his tenure as [[Hand of the King]].  
 
[[Marei]] is theorized to be a [[bastard]] daughter of [[Tywin Lannister]], fathered during his tenure as [[Hand of the King]].  
  
===Evidence===
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==Supporting evidence==
* Marei's green eyes and straight white-gold hair matches the description of members of [[House Lannister]].
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The following pieces of information can be seen as evidence:
* Marei's solemn demeanor matches Tywin's personality.
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* Marei has green eyes and white-gold hair,{{Ref|ASOS|38}} which matches the common physical traits of members of [[House Lannister]].{{ref|ACOK|2}}{{ref|ACOK|7}}
* Marei's age fits Tywin's tenure as Hand of the King.
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* Marei is said to have a solemn demeanor, matches Tywin's personality.{{Ref|twoiaf|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}}
* It is all but stated that the Hand that used the secret passageway to Chataya's brothel was Tywin, who kept his whoring a secret to keep up his appearance of perfection.
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* Marei was born in or before {{Date|280}},<ref>See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Marei|Marei]] calculation</ref> which means that there is a good chance she was conceived during Tywin's 's tenure as Hand of the King, which lasted from {{Date|262}} until {{Date|281}}.{{Ref|twoiaf|The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}}
* GRRM didn't deny Tywin having any bastard offspring, merely answering that he'd have anyone who suggested it flogged [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Various_questions_concerning_Tywin_Oberyn_Gregor_the_North_and_Sansa].
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* A secret passageway leads from the [[Chataya's brothel|brothel]] where Marei is employed to a stable three blocks underneath [[Rhaenys's Hill]]. According to [[Varys]], the secret passageway was build on the orders of a Hand of the King ''"whose honor would not allow him to enter such a house openly"''.{{Ref|acok|15}} The name of the Hand is not specified by Varys, but several readers have suggested that this description could fit Tywin.
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* When asked if Tywin had any bastard offspring, [[George R. R. Martin]] merely answered that ''"[Tywin]'d have you flogged for the mere suggestion."''<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Various_questions_concerning_Tywin_Oberyn_Gregor_the_North_and_Sansa Tywin, Oberyn, Gregor, The North, and Sansa (April 15, 2008)].</ref>
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==References==
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[[Category:Theories]]
 
[[Category:Theories]]

Revision as of 18:42, 14 March 2020

 Theories may be removed if ... 
  1. Stated as questions or possibilities.
  2. More appropriate for another article.
  3. Illogical or previously disproven.
  4. Proven by canon source, and moved to main page.
  5. Speculative and lacking any evidence to support arguments.
  6. Responding to another theory (use discussion page instead).
  • This does not include responses that are also standalone theories.
  • Usage of an indented bullet does not imply the statement is a response.

Marei is theorized to be a bastard daughter of Tywin Lannister, fathered during his tenure as Hand of the King.

Supporting evidence

The following pieces of information can be seen as evidence:

  • Marei has green eyes and white-gold hair,[1] which matches the common physical traits of members of House Lannister.[2][3]
  • Marei is said to have a solemn demeanor, matches Tywin's personality.[4]
  • Marei was born in or before 280 AC,[5] which means that there is a good chance she was conceived during Tywin's 's tenure as Hand of the King, which lasted from 262 AC until 281 AC.[4]
  • A secret passageway leads from the brothel where Marei is employed to a stable three blocks underneath Rhaenys's Hill. According to Varys, the secret passageway was build on the orders of a Hand of the King "whose honor would not allow him to enter such a house openly".[6] The name of the Hand is not specified by Varys, but several readers have suggested that this description could fit Tywin.
  • When asked if Tywin had any bastard offspring, George R. R. Martin merely answered that "[Tywin]'d have you flogged for the mere suggestion."[7]

References