Lannister

Tytos Lannister

The Laughing Lion

Character Overview

Tytos Lannister, Tywin's father and predecessor at Casterly Rock, is reconstructed in the five main novels through children and grandchildren. He appears amiable and eager to please, yet unable to collect loans or command bannermen. That portrait also serves Tywin's self-made legend: the son frames cruelty as a necessary correction to paternal weakness, so judgments of Tytos must be read alongside the interests of those remembering him.

Relationships

Tywin Lannister

Parent

Kevan Lannister

Parent

Genna Lannister

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