Casterly Rock
Map showing the location of Casterly Rock on the continent of Westeros.
Casterly Rock is the ancestral stronghold of House Lannister. It is located on the Western coast of Westeros on a rocky promontory overlooking the Summer Sea. It overlooks the major city of Lannisport. A major goldmine is located under Casterly Rock. It is one of the most productive in the realm and provides House Lannister with their wealth.[1]
According to myth, the castle was originally held by the House Casterly, the old Kings of the Rock. They were hoodwinked into giving the Rock to Lann the Clever, a trickster hero and ancestor of House Lannister, thousands of years ago.[2]
Notable residents
- Lord Tywin Lannister, Lord of Casterly Rock, head of House Lannister.
- Ser Kevan Lannister, Tywin's younger brother and closest adviser.
In the books
In the Song of Ice and Fire novels, Casterly Rock is one of the most formidable and well-defended castles in all of Westeros. It is located on the west coast of the continent, just north of the city of Lannisport, and is built into an immense rock formation. According to tradition, it has never fallen in battle.
The castle consists of fortifications built into and on top of the Rock, with additional catacombs, dungeons and redoubts built deep into the bowels of the formation. The castle's primary entrance is the heavily-defended Lion's Mouth.
See also
References
- ↑ "The Complete Guide to Westeros: House Lannister" featurette, Season 1 Blu Ray boxset
- ↑ HBO viewers guide, season 2 map, Casterly Rock entry
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