House Lannister

House Lannister of Casterly Rock is a Great House of Westeros and is the Ruling House of the Westerlands. They are Lords of Casterly Rock, Lord Paramounts of the Westerlands and Wardens of the West. Their Sigil is a golden lion on a dark red and golden background. Their Words are “Hear Me Roar”. The current Head of House is Lord Tywin Lannister.

The wealthiest of all the Great Houses of Westeros, the Lannisters are descended from both First Men and Andal lineage. They claimed power over the Westerlands by taking Casterly Rock from its previous owners House Casterly of Casterly Rock becoming Kings of the Rock and Kings of the Westerlands. House Lannister have a reputation as one of the most fearsome and dangerous families of the Nine Kingdoms.