Top 10 Coolest Things About Cersei Lannister

Watching Cersei Lannister in ‘Game of Thrones’ was just captivating. She was right at the heart of all the political drama, and I was constantly amazed by how she manipulated everything to get what she wanted. Her journey, from the Red Keep all the way to the Great Sept, really showed me how quickly things can change and how one choice can completely upend an entire kingdom. It was a powerful story of ambition and the consequences of power.

Throughout the series, Cersei consistently shapes events by influencing alliances, controlling armies, and swaying public opinion. She uses her power and wealth to manipulate systems and achieve her objectives. The following examples demonstrate specific actions she took and their impact on the world.

Queen Consort, Queen Regent, and Queen of the Seven Kingdoms

Cersei initially becomes queen through her marriage to Robert Baratheon, giving her a central role in the kingdom’s politics and court. After Robert dies, she rules on behalf of her son, controlling the Small Council by choosing advisors who will support House Lannister and removing anyone who doesn’t.

After a series of disputes over who should rule, she became Queen of the Andals and the First Men, taking the throne for herself. This coronation gave her complete control of the Iron Throne, allowing her to give commands directly without needing to rule through a child or require anyone else’s approval.

The Power Base of House Lannister

Cersei relies on the power of House Lannister, a wealthy and well-trained family from Casterly Rock. Their symbol is a golden lion on a red background, and their motto is “Hear Me Roar.” They’re also well-known for always paying their debts, which adds to their reputation for being both dependable and intimidating.

Following in her father Tywin’s footsteps, Cersei uses her wealth to build support, pay off debts, and ensure nobles and powerful groups remain loyal. This financial power allows her to maintain her armies and keep soldiers and ships supplied.

Strategic Marriages and Royal Heirs

Cersei’s marriage to Robert Baratheon connected the powerful Lannister family to the throne, and her children – Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen – were next in line to rule. The position of each child influenced political agreements and military strategies, not just in the capital, but throughout the realm.

Cersei arranges a marriage between Myrcella and Trystane Martell to improve relations with Dorne. This alliance expands the Lannisters’ power into a new area and gives them leverage in dealings with kingdoms across the sea and in the Reach, as both sides now have something valuable at stake.

Command Over the Kingsguard and Ser Robert Strong

Cersei uses her power as queen to control the Kingsguard, deciding who serves and where they are stationed within the Red Keep and the city. She promotes soldiers who will carry out her orders, ensuring her control during court events, in the throne room, and even when people are arrested, ultimately shaping political events to her advantage.

With the help of Qyburn, Cersei presents Ser Robert Strong, a quiet and imposing knight, to the Kingsguard. He is secretly the resurrected Ser Gregor Clegane. His strength discourages anyone from challenging Cersei, and provides her with protection even if she can’t trust the other guards.

The Wildfire Destruction of the Great Sept

Okay, so Cersei really goes for it in this episode. During a huge trial, she sets off a massive explosion – wildfire, to be exact – under the Great Sept of Baelor. It’s devastating. The High Sparrow, a lot of his followers, and several people from families who were causing her trouble all get wiped out. It’s a brutal move, but it instantly eliminates anyone who was legally or religiously challenging her power. Talk about a power play!

The explosion instantly changed the power dynamics in King’s Landing. By eliminating rivals and causing widespread panic, Cersei secured her claim to the throne and tightened the Lannisters’ grip on the city.

Restoring the Faith Militant and the Backfire

Cersei asks to reinstate the Faith Militant, effectively giving the religious group an official, armed force. She uses this to put pressure on House Tyrell, leading to the arrest of Loras Tyrell and raising suspicions about Margaery Tyrell, which throws the Tyrells’ plans at court into chaos.

The plan unexpectedly fails when the Faith turns against Cersei and throws her in prison. This leads to her humiliating walk of shame through the streets of King’s Landing, which shifts how the public views her and ultimately motivates her revenge against the Sept.

The Prophecy of Maggy the Frog

I remember learning about this really haunting prophecy from Cersei’s past – Maggy the Frog told her that her children would one day wear golden crowns *and* be wrapped in burial shrouds. It’s chilling because, as the show goes on, you see three coronations and then, tragically, three deaths that perfectly match that wording. It’s clear that prophecy really stuck with Cersei and influenced a lot of the choices she made, always expecting the worst for her kids.

The prophecy shapes how she views danger and feels pressured to act. It clarifies why she’s so determined to stop problems early – whether they involve marriage schemes or legal challenges – because she believes ignoring any opponent will ultimately lead to trouble.

Financial Maneuvering and the Iron Bank

Cersei becomes queen with a kingdom deeply in debt, and the Iron Bank of Braavos is demanding payment. To solve this, she confiscates the wealth of the Tyrell family and uses land routes to bring resources to King’s Landing, effectively raising funds.

Paying off the debt eliminates a major threat from rivals who might have used it against her. It also rebuilds her relationship with the Iron Bank, meaning she can ask for funding for future armies when she needs them.

Qyburn’s Workshops and the Little Birds

As a huge fan of the show, I always found Cersei’s reliance on Qyburn fascinating. She really put him in a position of power and let him explore some seriously strange research. With her backing, he managed to bring the Mountain back from the brink – a terrifying feat! – and he also started building all sorts of crazy inventions, like these dragon-fighting weapons that popped up all over King’s Landing and on their ships. It was unsettling, but brilliant from a storytelling perspective.

Qyburn now controls the network of spies previously used by Varys. This gives Cersei access to information from all corners of the city – from back alleys to religious sites and noble houses – allowing her to react to secrets more quickly than her opponents, who depend on rumors circulating in the court.

The Golden Company, Euron Greyjoy, and Final Alliances

Cersei forms an alliance with Euron Greyjoy, gaining access to his ships and allowing her to dominate the western coastline. To strengthen her forces, she also contracts the Golden Company, a renowned mercenary group, who bring experienced soldiers and even war elephants as agreed upon in their deal.

These agreements bring seasoned soldiers to support her in the final stages of the war. They also provide a crucial delay, as each new shipment of troops and supplies forces opponents to reassess their plans for attacking the capital.

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2025-10-14 03:18