The wealthiest family in the Seven Kingdoms, seated at Casterly Rock in the Westerlands. Their words – Hear Me Roar – are less well known than their unofficial motto: A Lannister Always Pays His Debts. Under Tywin's iron hand, the Lannisters wield gold and fear in equal measure.

The king's advisory body, responsible for the day-to-day governance of the Seven Kingdoms. Its members include the Hand of the King, the Master of Coin, the Master of Whisperers, the Master of Ships, the Master of Laws, and the Grand Maester.