Damon Lannister (lord)
Alias(es) | The Grey Lion |
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Title(s) |
Ser[1] Lord of Casterly Rock Shield of Lannisport Warden of the West |
Allegiance | House Lannister |
Culture(s) | Westermen |
Born | In or before 179 AC[2], at Casterly Rock[1] |
Died | In 210 AC[3] |
Spouse(s) | Lady Cerissa Brax |
Issue |
Tybolt Lannister Gerold Lannister |
Book(s) |
The World of Ice & Fire (mentioned) The Hedge Knight (appears) The Mystery Knight (mentioned) |
Damon Lannister, better known as the Grey Lion, was the Lord of Casterly Rock and the head of House Lannister during the reign of King Daeron II Targaryen.[4] He wed Cerissa Brax and was the father of Tybolt and Gerold.
History
Damon, who was not lord at the time, was unhorsed by Ser Arlan of Pennytree in a tourney at Lannisport.[4] He was also once unhorsed in a tourney by Ser Tommard Heddle. During the First Blackfyre Rebellion, Lord Damon was defeated by Ser Quentyn Ball.[5]
Lord Damon participated in the tourney at Ashford Meadow in 209 AC, beginning the tourney as a challenger. In his first tilt, he challenged Lord Leo Longthorn. He yielded after Leo ripped his helm off with a well placed lance.[4]
Lord Damon died of the Great Spring Sickness in 210 AC and his eldest son Tybolt succeeded him as Lord of Casterly Rock.[5]
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