Internal Lannister Conflict

A Game of Thrones

Tensions within House Lannister between Tyrion, Cersei, and Tywin.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

Family Dysfunction Family Dysfunction from "A Game of Thrones". The Lion's Den Tywin's Disdain Tywin Lannister despises his dwarf son Tyrion. He blames him for his wife's death and treats him with contempt.

Family Dysfunction from "A Game of Thrones". The Lion's Den Tywin's Disdain Tywin Lannister despises his dwarf son Tyrion. He blames him for his wife's death and treats him with contempt.

The Lion's Den Tywin's Disdain Tywin Lannister despises his dwarf son Tyrion. He blames him for his wife's death and treats him with contempt. Cersei's Ambition Cersei is power-hungry and manipulative. She clashes with Tyrion and uses her influence over Joffrey. Jaime's Bond Jaime is the only Lannister who shows Tyrion affection, but he is captured, leaving Tyrion isolated.

The Struggle for Power The Struggle for Power from "A Game of Thrones". The Regency Cersei's Rule Cersei acts as regent, making decisions that anger Tywin. She dismisses Barristan Selmy and promotes Janos Slynt.

The Struggle for Power from "A Game of Thrones". The Regency Cersei's Rule Cersei acts as regent, making decisions that anger Tywin. She dismisses Barristan Selmy and promotes Janos Slynt.

The Regency Cersei's Rule Cersei acts as regent, making decisions that anger Tywin. She dismisses Barristan Selmy and promotes Janos Slynt. Tywin's Intervention Tywin sends Tyrion to King's Landing to curb Cersei and Joffrey. This sets up a power struggle between brother and sister. The Imp's Challenge Tyrion arrives in the capital, ready to assert his authority. The internal Lannister conflict will intensify.

throughout the story

after Joffrey's coronation