Batman Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 You can only choose one greedy, amoral, powerful family to support the king on the Iron Throne, which would it be?Robert (Jon Arryn mostly) chose LannisterRenly chose Tyrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon's Queen Consort Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Lannister, all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlMentore96 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Heavy to choose but because of my love for Tyrion and Jaime id say Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaeon Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Lannister, you at least know they are ruthless and greedy, the Tyrells hide this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.C. Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Or you could say screw them both because you know no king but the King in the North, whose name is Stark. :smug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Turtle Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Tyrells - they are less insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Or you could say screw them both because you know no king but the King in the North, whose name is Stark. :smug:Iron Throne, I said Iron Throne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Scorpion Knight Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 the Lannisters(exept) are better in laws than the tyrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayelle Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Viva house Lannister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Aemon I Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I don't get it.. House Lannister rallied 40.000 men for the war, and a lot were sellswords and a Company.. But when Cat saw Renly's host marching on KL, Renly said it was 80.000 and there was 10.000 stayed in Highgarden with Lord Tyrell.. and Ser Cortnay held a strong garrison in Storm's End.. And because of Stannis- Renly situation, some Stormlords didn't declare for Renly.. But entire Reach but House Redwyne declared for Renly.. And I hardly think Arbor would rally less than 10.000.. So if we are talking about the entire Tyrell force, 80.000 of Renly, 10.000 of Mace, and let's say 10.000 of Lord Paxter Redwyne..Not counting the Ser Penrose's strength and coward Stormlords who didn'd call their bannermen at all.. I wouldn't say Renly had more than 20.000 StormSoldiers.. So House Tyrell (with Arbor force) could have 80.000 men.. House Lannister, no more than 40.000 with sellswords they gained with their huge gold reserves.. So, you do the math...Note: Answer is Tyrell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scipio Africanus Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well this is a tough question. But in terms of manpower, Tyrells. Money is fine and all, and it'll get you sellswords in a pinch, but the Tyrells simply can raise more men. Probably more 'loyal' men as well, compared to sellswords. Plus they have the advantage of having some powerful bannermen, like the Florents (or at least they used to), Hightowers and Tarlys.In terms of absolute Machiavellian ruthlessness though...house Baelish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcloak Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 The Lannisters are more entertaining but there's no good reason for anyone to actually want them in power or anywhere near it. I'm no fan of theirs either but the Tyrell's don't seem to be nearly as dangerous with power, they're a bit easier to like and they aren't half as ruthless so I'm going with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Soprano Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Robert chose wisely. If only he'd done a little less whoring around and actually spend some time ruling, an alliance with the Lannisters would have done a lot of good in the Realm.I'd side with the Lannisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scipio Africanus Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 The Tyrells are easier to like, aren't half as ruthless and they seem to handle power ok so I'm going with them.Cercei and Joff were as subtle as beserkers on a rampage. However Tyrells are pretty ruthless, perhaps more so because they're actually subtle and smart. I'd rate Olenna Redwyne the Queen of Thorns LF's + Varys' equals in terms of Machiavellian machinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrish Swamp Thing Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 As said above, Tyrells are able to raise (and feed) a larger army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Child of Spring Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Tyrells without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Country For Cliffracers Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Lannisters are a bucket of fun and games if I dare say so myself. For Casterly Rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Lea Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Tyrell, of course. They never used mass rape as a weapon of war, at least.Also, the Tyrells support their women, they are educated to be political players and not just wives. And the family members look out for each other. They don't think less of Willas because he is crippled, they are ok with Loras' sexuality, they want Margaery to have a non-abusive husband, they make sure Garlan (a second son) inherits something, etc.Not to mention, they are much more sophisticated and have way better taste than the tacky Lannisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Baratheon Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I hate them, but Lannisters since Cersei is about to die and Jaime and Tyrion rock. Even though Tyrion's sort of disowned.Or maybe Tyrells, because they're made out to be very 'green' in battle and Stannis would lose less men taking the capital from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grindylow Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Tyrells all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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