Tybolt Lannister

Tybolt Lannister is the son of Tytos Lannister, and so third in line to the lordship of Casterly Rock. He has three siblings: Tygett, Rosamund and Loreon.

Appearance and Character
Tybolt is the exact image of what you'd expect a Lannister to appear as. With the common golden blond hair, it often unkempt and messy for all but the most formal of occasions. His eyes a cat-green, their distinct shine leaving little room to mistake him as anything but a Lannister, with an athletic and trained body to match. Tybolt alternates between keeping a neatly trimmed moustache, or simply leaving himself clean shaven. He can often be found in a crimson red silk tunic, decorated with a golden lion, wearing black boots to match. Though you'd be more likely to find him in the training yard, donning the expensive and ornate armour he likes to display, crafted by only the best blacksmiths and armourers of Lannisport.

The grandson of the Lord of Casterly Rock takes after his grandfather, Lord Loreon Lannister, during his younger days in far more ways than he does his father. The Lannister man has developed the characteristic charm and wit the Lannisers are known for, finding social gatherings anything but dull. Tybolt has shown to have a natural ability for swordplay as well, combined with years in the training yard, has left the Lannister knight as a formidable foe, becoming well known within the Westerlands for his ability. Unsurprisingly this has left Tybolt with an ego to match, it being left unchecked by those around him.

Unfortunately the similarities with his grandfather end there. Tybolt can be quick to anger, switching from pleasing and charming to dreadful within the course of a few words. With his lavish and rich upbringing, he has also become rather entitled and demanding. The Lannister has little interest in reading, politics, or even ruling. If it involves sitting in a room without the company of a woman, Tybolt holds little interest in it. The field of battle is where he feels alive, the arms of another his home. This has all led to the disfavour of some within his House, and perhaps even some within the rest of the Westerlands. Though none of that matters to the man, none but the approval of the Lord of Casterly Rock.

Early Life
Tybolt Lannister was born during the 4th Moon of 188 AC, to Tytos Lannister and his wife, Lady Delena Marbrand. Two years after his birth, Lady Delena gave birth to two more children, leaving Tybolt with a pair of siblings. As they'd grow older, Tybolt found himself only trusting his siblings in House Lannister. Despite being the firstborn, Tytos held little love for his son, often beating the boy as he grew. This left Tybolt with only the affection of his mother, and eventually, Tybolt would turn to his grandfather for a father figure.

The fact Tybolt would one day be heir was never missed nonetheless, and so a proper education was attempted. Despite endless lessons on court and the management of the Westerlands, Tybolt never listened, being a defiant child who always ended up orbiting towards the training yard. That was where he found his entertainment, beating other kids into the dirt. For a child that had lived in fear of his own father, the activity was quite liberating. Mainly however, he worked towards impressing his grandfather with his swordsmanship, it only improving more and more as he grew older. When Tybolt reached his twelfth nameday, he was sent to King's Landing to squire under the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, Ser Devan Crakehall. This only furthered Tybolt's skill with a blade, and with time, he even found comfort with the lance. Without surprise, the Lannister also found himself comfortable socialising with the people around court, especially taking joy in the company of his cousin Tya Lannister, who too was sent to the capital by their grandfather.

Tybolt returned to Casterly Rock upon his sixteenth nameday, happy to be home, though some bad news come with it. During his warding at King's Landing, not only had his grandmother passed during the Scarlet Winter, but as had his mother. The event only furthered his hared of his father, especially when the man remarried.

Knighting of a Lion
Despite going through four years of warding, he remained mostly unchanged, still harbouring the many bad habits from his boyhood, and being placed to squire under the Master-at-arms of Casterly Rock, Ser Matthos Payne. Only a year after being home, he was given a chance to prove his worth. Rumours of traders being tolled along the Gold Road had sprung within Lannisport, something that Lord Loreon had not approved. Something was amiss. With a band of men-at-arms, Tybolt was sent to investigate, taking with him more soldiers than what was used for the normal bandit scenario.

A party of highwaymen were discovered, their numbers small in comparison to the Lannister's, and equipment of low quality. It was a slaughter, with no questions asked or mercy given. Lawbreakers had no place outside the mines inside Lannister lands. Tybolt returned full of pride, slaying several men himself, not being able to help but exaggerate the story and deeds he had committed. Lord Loreon knighted his grandson for the effort, using the Valyrian steel sword 'Oathkeeper' during the ceremony, a day Tybolt will remember for the rest of his life.

The Tournament of the Red Comet
Tybolt attended the tournament with the majority of House Lannister. He mostly kept to himself and family during the feasting, at which he began to rekindle the childhood friendship he had with his elder cousin, Tya Lannister. During the tournament itself, Tybolt participated in both the Melee and the Joust, at which he suffered a pair of humiliating defeats, much to his dismay. Though the tournament would bring as much good as it did bad, he would come to discover, as Tya revealed her true feelings of love for him. He, in time, found himself returning said feelings after reflecting on their childhood, swearing to her he'd bring the topic up to their grandfather.

At the closing feast, Tybolt confronted their grandfather on the matter, informing him of their desire to be wed. Much to Tybolt's surprise, Loreon completely agreed to it, promising to gift Tybolt the Valyrian Steel sword 'Oathkeeper' upon their return to Casterly Rock. The younger Lannister was completely taken aback, promising his grandfather he'd never fail him. Upon revealing the news to Tya, they shared a dance.

Return to the Westerlands
Being now home at Casterly Rock, Tybolt naturally forced himself to give up his bad habits of bedding the servant girls. He was betrothed now, and to be a married man. He'd not be an Oathbreaker, nor dishonour a Lannister. Though he'd soon discover Tya already had ideas in mind, beginning to question the servants girls who shared less than pleasant thoughts of her. Though she demanded punishment of them, Tybolt refused, not wishing to punish the people who served them for a crime not committed. Tybolt would stay firm with his decisions, to which Tya accepted.

Soon after Tybolt was gifted 'Oathkeeper', the sword rarely leaving his hip ever since. In the following moons he would train as hard as he did in his youth under the former Lord Commander, not willing to repeat the humiliation he found earlier that year. It would be on one of these days Tya would greet him on the training yard, revealing the Queen wished for him to serve on the Small Council as Master of Ships. Though Tybolt found the idea absurd for his lack of knowledge with naval matters, he accepted nonetheless. Before their departure to King's Landing, the pair were wedded in a small ceremony.

A Life in King's Landing
Upon their arrival to King's Landing, Tybolt was made Master of Laws instead of Master of Ships, to his pleasure, prior to the Queen's departure from the city. In the following weeks Tya would reveal to him that on their wedding day, his father threatened for them to never return to Casterly Rock so long as he lived, infuriating Tybolt. The two would begin to plan a way to ensure the Rock would be theirs, and it would not fall into the hands of Tytos. Following this would soon be the discovery of Tya's pregnancy with their first child.

Tybolt was present for the trials which followed the Mummer's War, watching over the proceedings as Master of Laws.

With War Comes Peace
In 408 AC Tya would give birth to their first child and daughter, Tyana Lannister. Though Tybolt had expected and desired a boy so as to strengthen their position over his father, she was their child, and so he came to love her all the same. Change would occur within the city over time, and Tybolt would end up resigning his position in 410 AC, leaving with the intent and desire to never return. He'd learnt much during his time as the Master of Laws, though regretted awaiting so long to return to the Rock.

Tybolt would intend to keep his promise to himself upon their return, spending a large portion of his time in the training yard. Though the war against the Ironborn had interested him, and his grandfather had indeed warned him of the potential wars he may need to face. For the first time in his life, he asked his grandfather for help when it came to military matters, looking over the invasion of the Iron Islands and Mummer's War in detail. He'd be prepared next time, and not miss out on another chance for glory.

A Troubled Time
In 412 AC Tya gave birth to their second child, another daughter, naming her Tyene Lannister. Though Tybolt was frustrated they'd still not had a son yet, his fears did not approach yet. It was only a matter of time he'd figured, and he'd not yet ruin his responsibilities as a father. In 414 AC however, tragedy stuck, as their first son died in the birthing chambers. Tybolt blamed a great many people, from the Maester, to the wetnurses, but most importantly, his own father, Tytos. He knew not how the man had managed it, nor how he could be so cruel, yet he was certain of his suspicions. Tybolt would come to attempt to uncover it, becoming brooding and tense whenever Tytos was near. Many violent and harsh words would be exchanged in this time.

In 416 AC Tya would again give birth to a son, this time without complications. Tywin Lannister was what he was named, and he would one day be the heir to Casterly Rock after Tybolt. For the most part Tybolt returned to his normal self, albeit far more grown up than he ever was before. He had something to protect now, and he'd not lose it, be it to his father or anyone else.

Family
The line of succession is indicated in italics. Link to FamilyEcho, which has faceclaims for most of the Lannister brood.
 * Lord Loreon Lannister1, Lord of Casterly Rock.
 * Lady Shiera Lannister, nee Spicer.
 * Ser Tytos Lannister2, heir to the Rock.
 * Tybolt Lannister3
 * m. Tya Lannister
 * Tyana Lannister
 * Tyene Lannister
 * Joffrey Lannister deceased at birth.
 * Tywin Lannister4
 * Rosamund Lannister
 * Tygett Lannister
 * Loreon Lannister
 * Ser Gerald Lannister.
 * Tya Lannister.
 * Lady Lynora Hightower, nee Lannister.
 * House Hightower.
 * Lady Leila Vance, nee Lannister.
 * House Vance of Wayfarer's Rest.
 * Ser Jason Lannister.
 * His children.
 * Lancel Hill. Bastard son of Loreon and Lysara Rogare.
 * Gwynesse Targaryen, nee Lannister.
 * Members of House Targaryen.
 * Lancel Lannister.
 * Ser Daven Lannister.
 * Ser Tion Lannister.
 * Lysa Lannister.
 * Ellyn Lannister.