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| Title = [[Lord of Casterly Rock]]{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}<br>[[Shield of Lannisport]]{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}<br>[[Warden of the West]]{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
 
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| Issue         = Trueborn sons<br>[[Tyler Hill]]
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| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Sons of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[Fire and Blood]]'' (mentioned)
 
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'''Lyman Lannister''' was the Lord of [[Casterly Rock]] and head of [[House Lannister]] during the reign of King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]. He was married to Lady [[Jocasta Lannister|Jocasta Tarbeck]].{{Ref|tsotd}}
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'''Lyman Lannister''' was the Lord of [[Casterly Rock]], [[Warden of the West]], [[Shield of Lannisport]], and head of [[House Lannister]] during the reign of King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] and the early reign of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]. He was married to Lady [[Jocasta Lannister|Jocasta Tarbeck]].{{Ref|TSOTD}}
  
 
==Character==
 
==Character==
Lyman was a cunning lord.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
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Lyman was a cunning and powerful [[lord]].{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} He was an ambitious man who wanted to raise the influence of [[House Lannister]] above the [[House Velaryon|Velaryons]], [[House Baratheon|Baratheons]], and [[House Hightower|Hightowers]]. [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]] believed that he sought a [[dragon]] of his own to match the power of [[House Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}} Lyman was alleged to be the richest lord in Westeros.{{Ref|FAB|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}} King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] distrusted Lord Lyman and considered him too proud.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Lord Lyman protected Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Aegon]] and Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]], extending [[guest right]] and refusing King [[Maegor I Targaryen]]'s demands to turn them over. However, Lyman did not pledge his swords to the fugitive prince and princess, nor did he stir himself from [[Casterly Rock]] after Aegon perished at his uncle's hands during the [[Battle Beneath the Gods Eye]] in {{Date|43}}. When Prince [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys Targaryen]] put forward his claim to the [[Iron Throne]], Lyman rallied to his support.{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
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===Reign of Maegor===
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After the death of King [[Aenys I Targaryen]], Lord Lyman offered his protection to Prince [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Aenys I)|Aegon]] and Princess [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]] at [[Casterly Rock]], after they abandoned their royal progress in the [[westerlands]] in fear of their usurping uncle, [[Maegor I Targaryen|Maegor I]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}} While the two were at Casterly Rock, Lyman's own wife, Lady [[Jocasta Lannister|Jocasta]], discerned that Rhaena was with child. Lyman extended [[guest right]] and refused King Maegor's demands to turn the prince and princess over, but he did not pledge his swords to the fugitive Aegon's cause. He did not stir himself from Casterly Rock when Aegon gathered his followers at [[Pinkmaiden Castle]], but five hundred men joined Aegon's cause under the banner of Lyman's bastard son Ser [[Tyler Hill]], allowing Lyman to lend support to the young prince while keeping his hands clean. However, Aegon perished at his uncle's hands during the [[Battle Beneath the Gods Eye]] in {{Date|43}}.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
  
When King [[Maegor I Targaryen]] marry [[Jeyne Westerling (wife of Maegor I)|Jeyne Westerling]] in {{Date|47}}, he confirmed her son by her previous marriage with Lord [[Alyn Tarbeck]] as Lord of [[Tarbeck Hall]]. The boy was sent to Casterly Rock to be fostered by Lord Lyman.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}}
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The battle left Lord [[Alyn Tarbeck]] slain and his wife [[Jeyne Westerling (wife of Maegor I)|Jeyne Westerling]] widowed. A younger son of Lord Lyman was courting Jeyne when King Maegor summoned her to court and wed her in {{Date|47}}. Maegor confirmed Jeyne's [[Lord Tarbeck (son of Alyn)|son]] by her previous marriage as the [[Lord of Tarbeck Hall]] and the boy was sent to Casterly Rock to be fostered by Lyman. Meanwhile, Ser [[Joffrey Doggett]] led the [[Warrior's Sons]] against Maegor throughout the westerlands, but Lyman had no inclination to move against him.{{Ref|FAB|The Sons of the Dragon}} When Prince [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen|Jaehaerys Targaryen]] put forward his claim to the [[Iron Throne]], Lyman rallied to his support.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons}}
  
Lord Lyman and his wife, Lady [[Jocasta Lannister|Jocasta]], went to [[Faircastle]] in {{Date|49}} to assist at the wedding of Queen [[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]] and [[Androw Farman]], the youngest son of his vassal Lord [[Marq Farman]]. Later that year, Lyman traveled to [[King's Landing]] along with three hundred knights from [[Casterly Rock]] to the wedding of [[Alyssa Velaryon|Rhaena's mother]] to Lord [[Rogar Baratheon]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of The three Brides 49 AC}}
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===Reign of Jaehaerys===
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Lord Lyman and Lady Jocasta went to [[Faircastle]] in {{Date|49}} to assist at the wedding of Rhaena Targaryen and [[Androw Farman]], the youngest son of his vassal Lord [[Marq Farman]]; Lyman was the only great lord in attendance for the wedding. Later that year, Lyman traveled to [[King's Landing]] along with three hundred knights from Casterly Rock for the wedding of Queen [[Alyssa Velaryon]] to Lord [[Rogar Baratheon]].{{Ref|FAB|The Year of The Three Brides - 49 AC}}
  
The following year, after the death of Lord Marq Farman, Lyman hosted Rhaena and her retenue for more than a month. Lyman's generous hospitality wasn't without purpose: he wanted an alliance with the Iron Throne by wedding either his bastard son, [[Tyler Hill]], or one of his trueborn sons to Rhaena, and he wanted a dragon of his own. When Rhena discovered Lyman's intentions she left Casterly Rock.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of The three Brides — 49 AC}}
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The following year, after the death of Lord Farman, Lyman hosted Rhaena and her retinue for more than a month. Lyman held a lavish feast in their honor and provided Rhaena and her companions with regal apartments. Lyman's generous hospitality was not without purpose: he wanted an alliance with the Iron Throne by wedding either his bastard son, [[Tyler Hill]], or one of his trueborn sons to Rhaena, and he wanted a dragon of his own. Lyman sought to raise the Lannisters to become the "second house" in the realm. When Rhaena discovered Lyman's intentions, she left Casterly Rock.{{Ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}}
  
Lyman traveled a second time to King's Landing in {{Date|58}} for the tourney celebrating the tenth year of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]'s reign.{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
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Though Lyman was never part of King Jaehaerys I's [[small council]], the Lord of Casterly Rock was suggested to fill various offices by the king's advisors. In {{Date|50}}, after the king had dismissed Lord [[Edwell Celtigar]], several of the king's advisors suggested for Lyman to be named [[master of coin]] for he was the richest lord in the realm, but Jaehaerys was disinclined and named [[Rego Draz]] instead.{{Ref|FAB|A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade}} Lyman was considered as master of coin a second time in {{Date|59}} after the murder of Rego Draz, but Jaehaerys thought him too proud. When Lord [[Daemon Velaryon (son of Aethan)|Daemon Velaryon]] stepped down as [[Hand of the King]], Lyman was briefly considered as an option for the office, but the king distrusted the lord and passed over him.{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} Lyman traveled a second time to King's Landing in {{Date|58}} for the tourney celebrating the tenth year of King [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]]'s reign.{{Ref|FAB|Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies}}
  
Though Lyman was never part of King Jaehaerys I's [[small council]], he was twice suggested as [[master of coin]] by his advisors. The first time in {{Date|50}} after the king had dismissed Lord [[Edwell Celtigar]] and the second time in {{Date|59}} after the murder of [[Rego Draz]].{{Ref|FAB|A Time of Testing — The Realm Remade}}{{Ref|FAB|Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I}} Lyman died from the [[Shivers]] not long after the second suggestion.{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign — Jaehaerys and Alysanne—Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
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In {{Date|59}}, Lyman died from the [[Shivers]] along with the Lords [[House Tarbeck|Tarbeck]], [[House Marbrand|Marbrand]], and [[House Westerling|Westerling]].{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
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==Quotes about Lyman==
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{{Quote|[[House Lannister|They]] were [[King of the Rock|kings]] once. He smiles, but he was raised on tales of the [[Field of Fire]]; he will not have forgotten.{{Ref|FAB|A Surfeit of Rulers}}|[[Rhaena Targaryen (daughter of Aenys I)|Rhaena Targaryen]] about Lyman}}
  
 
==Family==
 
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==References==
 
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Revision as of 08:21, 29 March 2022

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Lyman Lannister
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Titles
Allegiance House Lannister
Culture Westermen
Born In or before 16 AC[2]
Died In 59 AC[3]
Spouse Lady Jocasta Tarbeck[1]
Issue
Books

Lyman Lannister was the Lord of Casterly Rock, Warden of the West, Shield of Lannisport, and head of House Lannister during the reign of King Maegor I Targaryen and the early reign of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen. He was married to Lady Jocasta Tarbeck.[4]

Character

Lyman was a cunning and powerful lord.[1] He was an ambitious man who wanted to raise the influence of House Lannister above the Velaryons, Baratheons, and Hightowers. Rhaena Targaryen believed that he sought a dragon of his own to match the power of House Targaryen.[5] Lyman was alleged to be the richest lord in Westeros.[6] King Jaehaerys I Targaryen distrusted Lord Lyman and considered him too proud.[7]

History

Reign of Maegor

After the death of King Aenys I Targaryen, Lord Lyman offered his protection to Prince Aegon and Princess Rhaena Targaryen at Casterly Rock, after they abandoned their royal progress in the westerlands in fear of their usurping uncle, Maegor I.[8] While the two were at Casterly Rock, Lyman's own wife, Lady Jocasta, discerned that Rhaena was with child. Lyman extended guest right and refused King Maegor's demands to turn the prince and princess over, but he did not pledge his swords to the fugitive Aegon's cause. He did not stir himself from Casterly Rock when Aegon gathered his followers at Pinkmaiden Castle, but five hundred men joined Aegon's cause under the banner of Lyman's bastard son Ser Tyler Hill, allowing Lyman to lend support to the young prince while keeping his hands clean. However, Aegon perished at his uncle's hands during the Battle Beneath the Gods Eye in 43 AC.[1]

The battle left Lord Alyn Tarbeck slain and his wife Jeyne Westerling widowed. A younger son of Lord Lyman was courting Jeyne when King Maegor summoned her to court and wed her in 47 AC. Maegor confirmed Jeyne's son by her previous marriage as the Lord of Tarbeck Hall and the boy was sent to Casterly Rock to be fostered by Lyman. Meanwhile, Ser Joffrey Doggett led the Warrior's Sons against Maegor throughout the westerlands, but Lyman had no inclination to move against him.[1] When Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen put forward his claim to the Iron Throne, Lyman rallied to his support.[8]

Reign of Jaehaerys

Lord Lyman and Lady Jocasta went to Faircastle in 49 AC to assist at the wedding of Rhaena Targaryen and Androw Farman, the youngest son of his vassal Lord Marq Farman; Lyman was the only great lord in attendance for the wedding. Later that year, Lyman traveled to King's Landing along with three hundred knights from Casterly Rock for the wedding of Queen Alyssa Velaryon to Lord Rogar Baratheon.[9]

The following year, after the death of Lord Farman, Lyman hosted Rhaena and her retinue for more than a month. Lyman held a lavish feast in their honor and provided Rhaena and her companions with regal apartments. Lyman's generous hospitality was not without purpose: he wanted an alliance with the Iron Throne by wedding either his bastard son, Tyler Hill, or one of his trueborn sons to Rhaena, and he wanted a dragon of his own. Lyman sought to raise the Lannisters to become the "second house" in the realm. When Rhaena discovered Lyman's intentions, she left Casterly Rock.[5]

Though Lyman was never part of King Jaehaerys I's small council, the Lord of Casterly Rock was suggested to fill various offices by the king's advisors. In 50 AC, after the king had dismissed Lord Edwell Celtigar, several of the king's advisors suggested for Lyman to be named master of coin for he was the richest lord in the realm, but Jaehaerys was disinclined and named Rego Draz instead.[6] Lyman was considered as master of coin a second time in 59 AC after the murder of Rego Draz, but Jaehaerys thought him too proud. When Lord Daemon Velaryon stepped down as Hand of the King, Lyman was briefly considered as an option for the office, but the king distrusted the lord and passed over him.[7] Lyman traveled a second time to King's Landing in 58 AC for the tourney celebrating the tenth year of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen's reign.[10]

In 59 AC, Lyman died from the Shivers along with the Lords Tarbeck, Marbrand, and Westerling.[3]

Quotes about Lyman

They were kings once. He smiles, but he was raised on tales of the Field of Fire; he will not have forgotten.[5]

Rhaena Targaryen about Lyman

Family

 
 
Loren I
 
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Sons
 
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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Fire & Blood, The Sons of the Dragon.
  2. See the Lyman Lannister calculation.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Fire & Blood, The Long Reign - Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain.
  4. The Sons of the Dragon.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Fire & Blood, A Surfeit of Rulers.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Fire & Blood, A Time of Testing - The Realm Remade.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Fire & Blood, Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I.
  8. 8.0 8.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Westerlands: House Lannister Under the Dragons.
  9. Fire & Blood, The Year of The Three Brides - 49 AC.
  10. Fire & Blood, Jaehaerys and Alysanne - Their Triumphs and Tragedies.