Kevan Lannister

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Title Ser
Allegiance House Lannister
Died 301 AL
King's Landing
Spouse Dorna Swyft
Books

Played by Ian Gelder

Ser Kevan Lannister is Tywin Lannister's younger brother. He served for years as Tywin's most trusted captain. He is known for his reliability and loyalty. Kevan recognized the superiority of his brother at an early age and was comfortable doing his duty to realize his brother's wishes, though this meant perpetually living in his shadow. It is said that Kevan never had a thought that Tywin hadn't had first. In the TV series he is played by Ian Gelder.[1]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Ser Kevan is with the army under Tywin Lannister's command in the Riverlands.[2] At the Battle of the Green Fork, he commanded the center which was to wheel to support the left flank should it break. However Lord Roose Bolton failed to fall for the trap.[3]

A Clash of Kings

He accompanies his brother's army in both their attack on Tully forces when the Lannister host tries to return to the Westerlands to destroy the army of Robb Stark.[4] He also took part in the attack on Stannis's flank during the Battle of the Blackwater.

A Storm of Swords

Ser Kevan attended the wedding of Sansa Stark and Tyrion Lannister. He danced with several ladies at the feast, including Sansa. He was made master of laws in King Joffrey I's small council.[5]

A Feast for Crows

After Tywin's death, Cersei Lannister offered him the position of Hand of the King, Kevan had serious doubts about Cersei leadership and stated that he would only accept the position if Cersei named him Regent as well as Hand and return to Casterly Rock, she refused however and Kevan then refused the office of Hand. He quickly became alienated from his immediate family and came to believe Tyrion to be a murderer of Joffrey and to believe the rumors of incest about Cersei and Jaime. His eldest son, Lancel, became a religious fanatic and abandoned the estate Kevan had won for him. Kevan was also angered that Daven received the title of Warden of the West over him, and refused to add his forces to his cousin's at Riverrun, and returned to the west to see his younger son Martyn.[6] After Cersei's imprisonment, the small council named him Regent of the King.

A Dance with Dragons

Kevan accepted the role and was made Lord Regent to King Tommen and had set about trying to fix the mess Cersei made. To placate House Tyrell, Kevan made Mace Tyrell Hand of the King and raised two of Tyrells bannerman to the small council Paxter Redwyne was made the Lord Admiral and Lord Randyll Tarly the justiciar (master of laws).He has also visited the imprisoned Cersei, confronted her about her affair with his son Lancel and has stated to her that regardless of the outcome of her trial her rule is now at an end. Ser Kevan when calling upon Pycelle (Kevan was told by a servant the Grandmaestar was seeking him) found Pycelle dead in the rookery where Varys appeared suddenly and shot Kevan in the chest with a crossbow. Varys apologised to Kevan as he lay dying stating that he bore Kevan no ill will that he was "...a good man in service to bad causes" but Varys could not allow him to undo Cersei work. Varys stated he did it for the realm and for King Aegon VI.

Tyrion once described Kevan to Aegon Targaryen thusly "...the gods shaped him to be a follower not a leader, well the gods and my lord father" however in his few appearances after Tywins death, Kevan proved himself an able and competent leader in his own right (which was the main reason Varys killed him). Despite not being a Lord, his strategic thinking, significant retinue and personal wealth made him a man of significant standing.

Appearance

Ser Kevan is portly and balding. He has a close-cropped, yellow beard that follows his massive jawline.[7] He is fat, with rounded shoulders and fair-skinned. He is fifty-five years old.[8]

Family

Kevan Lannister is married to Dorna of House Swyft, with whom he has three sons, Lancel, Willem and Martyn, and a daughter, Janei.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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