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Tyrion Lannister
Artwork by Amok ©
The Imp
The boyman
Giant of Lannister
Lord Tywin's Doom
Lord Tywin's Bane
Hugor Hill
Acting Hand of the King (former)
Master of Coin (former)
House Lannister
Second Sons
|In 273 AC[1][2], at Casterly Rock
1st: Tysha
2nd: Sansa Stark
A Game of Thrones (POV)
A Clash of Kings (POV)
A Storm of Swords (POV)
A Feast for Crows (mentioned)
A Dance with Dragons (POV)
The Winds of Winter (POV)
The World of Ice and Fire (mentioned)
|Played by
|Peter Dinklage
|TV series
|Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4
- For the historical kings, see Tyrion II Lannister and Tyrion III Lannister.
Tyrion Lannister is a member of House Lannister and is the third and youngest child of Lord Tywin Lannister and the late Joanna Lannister. His older siblings are Cersei Lannister, the queen of King Robert Baratheon, and Ser Jaime Lannister, a knight of Robert's Kingsguard.
Tyrion is a dwarf; because of this he is sometimes mockingly called the Imp and the Halfman. He is one of the major POV characters in the books. In the television adaptation Game of Thrones, Tyrion is played by Peter Dinklage.[3]
- 1 Appearance and Character
- 2 History
- 3 Recent Events
- 4 Relationships
- 5 Quotes by Tyrion
- 6 Quotes about Tyrion
- 7 Family tree
- 8 References and Notes
Appearance and Character
- See also: Images of Tyrion Lannister
Tyrion is a dwarf, with stubby legs, a jutting forehead, mismatched eyes of green and black,[4] and a mixture of pale blond and black hair. His unique stare has been said to make most people uncomfortable, which Tyrion tries to use to his advantage. [5] Later, he grows a beard, which also contains both blonde and black hair.[6] After the Battle of the Blackwater, Tyrion has a grisly facial scar that has removed most of his nose.[7]
Tyrion is shrewd, educated, and calculating, but receives little respect for this from his father because of his deformity, and his mother's death during his birth.[8] He is capable of cruelty to his enemies, but also has great sympathy for fellow outcasts and the mistreated.[9] Even though he is no warrior, he has instances where he shows great bravery; he has stated that what he lacks in size and strength he makes up for in mental acuity. He displays high intelligence and great promise during his brief tenure as Hand of the King, revealing himself to be as politically savvy and astute as his father, yet receives close to no recognition for it.[10]
Tyrion's deformity was the cause of many problems and persecution, although mitigated to some extent by his high social standing and his family's wealth and power. Tyrion gets on well with his brother Jaime but has a cooler relationship with sister Cersei. Unbeknownst to him, he is actually despised by his sister largely because of a prophecy made to Cersei when she was a young girl. The prophecy claimed that a valonqar (High Valyrian for "little brother") would eventually end her life. Cersei has always identified Tyrion as her "valonqar" and has thus been determined to rid herself of him ever since.
Tyrion was born the third child of Tywin and Joanna Lannister. Joanna died giving birth to him, and as a result his father blamed him for her death and hates him for that and for his deformity. Tyrion finds himself excluded from regular family life, especially by his father and by his sister, who abused him during his childhood.
As a child, Tyrion knew he would never be a knight, and so thought to become the High Septon instead, since that crystal crown added a foot to one's height.[11] When Tyrion was thirteen, he and his brother Jaime rescued a common girl, Tysha, from some bandits, and thoughts of love quickly replaced those of priesthood. While Jaime went after the bandits Tyrion took care of Tysha. To his amazement Tysha liked him, and they eventually made love. Tyrion became so enamoured by her that he bribed a septon and married her in secret. Tysha would sing the Myrish song "The Seasons of My Love". Their happiness lasted only two weeks, however, before Tyrion's father got news of the wedding. Lord Tywin commanded Jaime to say that Tysha was a prostitute whom Jaime had hired for Tyrion's benefit. Because the "whore" had presumed to marry a Lannister, Tywin had his entire guard rape Tysha for a silver each and then made Tyrion go last for a gold coin, because a Lannister is worth more.[12]
After his brother's proposed marriage to Lysa Tully fell through when Aerys named Jaime to the Kingsguard, Tywin offered Tyrion as a replacement, only to be told by Hoster Tully that his daughter required a "whole man".[13]
When Tyrion became a man at sixteen, he was forbidden from taking a tour of the nine Free Cities as his uncles Gerion and Tygett had done. Instead, Tywin gave him charge of all the cisterns and drains at Casterly Rock.[14]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
Tyrion goes north to Winterfell as part of King Robert's royal procession.[15] After Bran Stark's fall, Tyrion makes Joffrey offer his sympathies to Bran's parents, though his nephew only obeys after Tyrion hits him.[16] Suspicious of the accident, Tyrion took notice of his siblings' reactions to the news that Bran is expected to survive.[16]
When the royal family leaves Winterfell, Tyrion rides north to see the Wall before returning south. He joins the ranger Benjen Stark and new recruit Jon Snow for the journey and is accompanied by two guards, Jyck and Morrec. While at the Wall, Tyrion sees firsthand the poor state of the Night's Watch; [17] it is dwindling in numbers, ranging parties are going missing more often than usual, and wildlings are fleeing south like never before. He is implored by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont to make King Robert and his father, Lord Tywin, aware of the Watch's needs.
During his time at the Wall, Tyrion befriends and advises Jon Snow. Tyrion sees himself as an outcast on similar ground as the bastard-born Snow and helps Jon cope with his identity and lot in life. Before Tyrion leaves the Wall, Jon asks him to help his brother Bran in the same way that he helped Jon; Tyrion promises to do so.[18] On his way back south, he stops at Winterfell. Despite initially receiving a hostile welcome from Robb Stark and an attack from the Stark direwolves at his arrival, Tyrion gives Maester Luwin plans for a special saddle that will allow Bran to ride a horse despite his disability and is offered rooms at Winterfell. He declines, choosing to stay at an inn nearby.[9]
On his way back to King's Landing Tyrion encounters Catelyn Stark at the Crossroads Inn. Unknown to Tyrion, Catelyn was told by Petyr Baelish that the dagger used in Bran's failed assassination attempt belonged to Tyrion. As a result, Catelyn, with the help of some of her father's bannermen present at the inn, arrests Tyrion and takes him to the Eyrie to be tried.[19][20] There, Lysa Arryn puts him on trial for the crime of sending an assassin to end Bran's life, as well as the murder of her husband Jon Arryn, though he is innocent of both. To break him, Lysa locks him up in the sky cells, which are prison cells with a floor slanted toward an exposed cliff side. While confined in the sky cell, Tyrion wonders about who the true perpetrators of his accused crimes could be. He thinks it possible that his siblings were responsible for both, but that Bran's assassination attempt seems too clumsily done to be Jaime or Cersei's work. Tyrion eventually manages to bribe his gaoler Mord into telling Lysa that he is ready to confess. When Lysa summons the complete court of the Vale to hear his confession, he demands a trial by combat.[21]
Tyrion's champion, the sellsword Bronn, kills Lysa's champion Ser Vardis Egen, securing Tyrion's freedom.[22] Both men leave the Eyrie on the dangerous High Road, and along the way they are surrounded by men of the mountain clans, led by Shagga. Tyrion uses his quick wits and words to win over the clansmen by promising them weapons, armor, and glory.[12] The group rides out of the mountains, eventually reaching the Lannister host led by his father, Lord Tywin, who has invaded the Riverlands following Tyrion's capture.
Lord Tywin decides to place Tyrion and his clansmen in the front for the upcoming battle with the Stark forces and Tyrion is given a number of new servants including a new squire, Podrick Payne. That night, he sends Bronn looking for a female companion for him, and Bronn brings back a young prostitute named Shae, whom Tyrion takes an immediate liking to and takes into his service. The next day, he fights in the Battle of the Green Fork against Stark forces commanded by Roose Bolton.[23] The battle is won, though afterward the Lannisters learn it was only a diversion and that meanwhile Jaime Lannister's host was defeated at Riverrun and he himself was captured. Lord Tywin retreats to Harrenhal and sends Tyrion to King's Landing to act as Hand of the King in his stead, to rein in his newly crowned nephew and prevent further mistakes from Joffrey like Eddard Stark's execution, but forbids him from taking Shae along. Tyrion disobeys and Shae accompanies him in secret.[24]
A Clash of Kings
Tyrion, along with his mountain clansmen, Shae, and Bronn, arrives at King's Landing and presents his father Tywin's letter which names him the Hand of the King in his father's absence, much to Cersei's dismay. She threatens to name it a forgery and throw him in the dungeon, but Tyrion tells her that he can get Jaime back and Cersei concedes. She also admits she needs help and agrees to ally herself with Tyrion, though they both have no intention of keeping it. This leads to a power struggle between the two. Tyrion takes up residence in the Tower of the Hand and as his first act of business removes the heads of the executed Stark household from the walls of the Red Keep.[25]
Tyrion forges an alliance with Varys who helps him to replace Janos Slynt with Ser Jacelyn Bywater as Commander of the City Watch and sends Slynt and a few of his cronies to the Wall.[26] Next he concocts a plan to weed out Cersei's informants on the small council. He tells Petyr Baelish, Varys, and Grand Maester Pycelle each different plans that he has for Myrcella and Tommen; [27] when Cersei confronts him about the plan that he divulged to Pycelle, Tyrion knows that Pycelle is the informant.[28] Tyrion's true plan is to send Myrcella to Dorne to be betrothed to Prince Trystane Martell. To further garner Dornish support, he offers Prince Doran Martell a seat on the small council and promises to turn over the men that murdered Doran's sister Elia.[27][28] For his part in giving Cersei private information, Pycelle is confined to the black cells beneath the keep.[29]
With his place at court secure and successfully outsmarting Cersei at every turn, Tyrion begins a series of initiatives to prepare the city for the siege, commanding the construction of fishing boats. He also opens the Kingswood for hunting and sends gold cloaks out to forage, but this is still not enough to feed the overcrowded city. He commands the blacksmiths around the city to begin construction on a giant chain which will allow him to close the Blackwater Rush.[30] He also has Hallyne of the Alchemists' Guild synthesize a large quantity of wildfire.[28] Eventually, he sends his clansmen to the Kingswood to snuff out outriders and scouts loyal to Stannis Baratheon.[31]
Tyrion sets Shae up in a manse outside the Red Keep to keep her existence in King's Landing a secret.[26] Varys, however, knows her location, and helps Tyrion use Chataya's brothel as a front. Once inside the brothel, Tyrion passes through a tunnel that takes him to a location where he can safely travel to Shae's manse without being followed.[30] She is restless there, however, and wishes to see more of court. Following the riot of King's Landing, Tyrion moves Shae to the Red Keep for her safety in the guise of Lollys's maid.[32]
Tyrion's cousin, Ser Cleos Frey, brings peace terms from Robb Stark, asking that Sansa and Arya Stark be released (although Arya is not, in fact, held at King's Landing) in exchange for all captives save Jaime, and that Joffrey renounce all claims to the North and Riverlands.[33] Tyrion deems the terms unacceptable [28] and sends Cleos back with the counter-offer that he will release Sansa and Arya along with a number of captive Stark bannermen in return for Robb's fealty and Jaime's release, setting up an escape plan for Jamie to be orchestrated by men in Cleos's party.[29] Tyrion is also visited by Ser Alliser Thorne of the Night's Watch, who has brought with him the severed hand of a wight from the Wall, but it rots away before he can present it. Ser Alliser is mocked by Tyrion and the court, but is promised his pick of the city's dungeons as recruits.[27][29]
When Renly Baratheon is murdered, Tyrion seizes the opportunity to bring the Tyrells to the Lannister cause. He sends Petyr Baelish to treat with the Tyrells and offers Joffrey in marriage to Margaery Tyrell.[34] Tyrion continues to thwart Cersei's plans, including one to send a disguised Tommen to Rosby to remove him from the reach of the mobs and Tyrion.[32] On one occasion Tyrion drugs her so that she will not be able to attend the small council.[27][29] In retaliation Cersei has Alayaya, who she believes is Tyrion's whore, seized and beaten, offering her freedom in return for custody over Tommen. Tyrion is furious and swears to take from Cersei everything she cares about.[35]
When Stannis's forces attack King's Landing, later called the Battle of the Blackwater, Tyrion sets in place a giant chain in Blackwater Bay which traps many ships, Lannister and Baratheon alike. The wildfire commissioned from the Alchemists is then launched at the ships and they are trapped in the bay to burn.[36] During the battle, Tyrion is forced to lead a sortie out past the city walls because Sandor Clegane, terrified of fire, refuses to do so.[37] Tyrion heads his men in a wedge formation dispersing the men assaulting the King's Gate. He then continues with his men to hold the men crossing over a makeshift bridge made of of sinking galleys of Stannis's fleet in the river. During the battle, Ser Mandon Moore of the Kingsguard turns on Tyrion and tries to kill him, slicing off his nose, but Tyrion is saved by his squire Podrick Payne before Moore could finish him.[38] Tyrion passes out and wakes up in bed some time after the battle, suffering from serious facial wounds and the loss of most of his nose.[39] Tyrion suspects that Cersei was behind the assassination attempt.
A Storm of Swords
Tyrion makes a complete recovery some weeks later, only to learn that Lord Tywin had taken all the glory and taken over as Hand. Tyrion finds himself demoted to Master of Coin, replacing Petyr Baelish and forced into a political marriage with Sansa Stark to forestall a Tyrell move to marry her to Willas Tyrell.[13]
The wedding to Sansa goes forward, though Tyrion chooses to defy custom and does not consummate their marriage, saying he will not touch her unless and until she wants him to. His father pushes him to consummate the marriage with Sansa for the good of the house, but Tyrion never does - a decision that earns him scorn and jest in court.[10] Tyrion's marriage brings him no joy, as Sansa is repulsed by him and Shae remains indifferent.[40]
At King Joffrey's wedding feast, Tyrion gets into an altercation with Joffrey, and soon afterwards the king is murdered, an act for which Tyrion is unjustly accused and arrested by command of Cersei.[41] Tyrion again stands trial for a crime he did not commit. During the trial, Cersei Lannister brings Ser Osmund Kettleblack, who lies that Joffrey believed Tyrion meant to muder him; Grand Maester Pycelle claims that Tyrion stole poison from him and Shae is brought to humiliate him before the court. After the first day the situation seems hopeless, but Tyrion again seeks trial by combat after Prince Oberyn Martell visits his cell and offers to serve as his champion in the trial. In the trial, Prince Oberyn Martell stands against Gregor Clegane, but fails to win, although not without mortally wounding his opponent first.[8]
Oberyn's death condemns Tyrion, but the night before he is to be executed, he is freed from his prison cell by his brother Jaime and a reluctant Varys. During their escape, Jaime reveals that their father made him lie about Tysha being a prostitute, and that she was just a peasant girl who had genuinely loved Tyrion.
Tyrion sees this admission as an unforgivable betrayal and abandons Jaime, promising retribution on Jaime, Tywin and Cersei. He also torments Jaime by telling his brother of Cersei's repeated infidelities, and falsely claims responsibility for Joffrey's death.
Before leaving the Red Keep, Tyrion visits his father's room and, finding Shae in his bed, strangles her. He then confronts his father, demanding he tell him what became of Tysha. Tywin tells Tyrion that she went "wherever whores go." Tyrion then slays his father in fury and escapes.[42] He flees across the Narrow Sea to an unknown destination chosen by Varys. After his escape, Cersei offers a lordship for any that brings her Tyrion.
A Feast for Crows
Tyrion remains in his flight across the Narrow Sea. He is regarded by most as accursed as a kinslayer and Kingslayer, although he is guilty of only the former. Meanwhile, in King's Landing, Cersei's bounty on Tyrion results in the killing of a number of innocent dwarfs and children; Cersei refuses to publicly punish anyone who does so, for fear it will discourage other such bounty hunters and allow Tyrion to escape.
A Dance with Dragons
Tyrion flees across the Narrow Sea, pondering his options. Tyrion arrives drunk and despondent at the manse of Illyrio Mopatis in Pentos.[43] There Illyrio tells Tyrion of Daenerys Targaryen and her three dragons.
He then sends Tyrion, along with retainers Griff, Young Griff, Ser Rolly Duckfield, Septa Lemore, and Haldon, called Halfmaester, aboard the ship Shy Maid to Volantis. During the trip, Tyrion assumes the aliases Yollo and Hugor Hill.[11] Griff forces Tyrion into recuperation from his increasingly heavy drinking. In Volantis, he and his companions plan to meet up with Daenerys to strengthen her cause. En route, Tyrion deduces that Griff is in fact the exiled lord Jon Connington, and Young Griff is Aegon Targaryen, saved from the Sack of King's Landing. During the journey, the boat is ambushed by stone men and Tyrion is knocked overboard; he would have drowned had Jon Connington not dived in to save him.[44]
While in Selhorys, Tyrion (under Haldon's direction) plays a game of Cyvasse with Qavo Nogarys, a customs offical, in order to gain information. Tyrion later visits a brothel, a modest one compared to those he he had been wont to frequent in Lannisport and King's Landing, where he is recognized and captured by Ser Jorah Mormont.[45] Jorah plans to bring Tyrion to Daenerys to regain her favor. Jorah takes him to the Widow of the Waterfront to try and arrange passage out of Volantis. There Tyrion meets a female dwarf performer named Penny who, upon learning that Tyrion was indirectly responsible for her brother Oppo's death, tries to kill him.[46] Penny joins the pair as they travel to Meereen by sea aboard the Selaesori Qhoran, where the crew take to calling him No-Nose, to reach Daenerys. On the ship Penny eventually befriends Tyrion.[47]
While aboard the Selaesori Qhoran, Tyrion makes the acquaintance of Moqorro. One night Tyrion asks him what he sees in the flames. Moqorro replies dragons, adding:
Dragons old and young, true and false, bright and dark. And you. A small man with a big shadow, snarling in the midst of it all.
Tyrion wonders if he may be seeing Penny in the flames as they are almost of size, Moqorro tells him no.
Soon, however, Tyrion, Penny, and Mormont are captured by a Yunkai'i slaver and bought by Yezzan zo Qaggaz. They are instructed by his overseer Nurse on how to treat their new master.[5] Tyrion and Penny are forced to perform a mock joust in the fighting pits, not knowing that they were to be eaten by lions at the end of the show. Daenerys Targaryen, for whom the show was staged, learns of their impending fate and stops the lions from being released.[48]
After their new master dies of the bloody flux the trio escapes. Tyrion arranges for the three to join the sellsword company the Second Sons, under the command of Brown Ben Plumm, by promising the company the wealth of Casterly Rock.[49][50] While the Sons' current contract is to fight Daenerys, Tyrion hopes to win them to her side.
The Winds of Winter
While in the Second Sons, Tyrion attempts to change Brown Ben Plumm's mind over a game of cyvasse, in order to rejoin Daenerys. While playing news of the Iron fleet entering slavers bay reaches the encampment. While the Sons are preparing for the battle that rages around them, a meeting of the Second Son commanders occurs in which a Yunkish commander demands they fight, after he is killed by Mormont a white dragon cyvasse piece falls at Tyrion's feet at which point it is declared the Second Sons will rejoin Daenerys.
Tywin Lannister
Tyrion has a difficult relation with his father. His mother died giving birth to Tyrion, something his father never forgave him.[7] When his father found out Tyrion had married Tysha, he had her raped by his guardsmen and finally by Tyrion himself to teach them a lesson.[12] Her memory haunted him for a very long time [51] and he began to seek his pleasure with prostitutes.[26] To his father this brought further shame on their house.[7] Tyrion himself has thought about killing his father.[12]
When Tyrion was kidnapped by Catelyn Tully, his father invaded the Riverlands not out of concern for Tyrion but to defend the honour of their house. Later he had Tyrion fight in the vanguard at the Battle of the Green Fork which made Tyrion suspect that his father would not have been unhappy to see him killed.[23]
Though their relation is bad, his father recognized his capacities enough to send him to King's Landing to act as Hand of the King in his stead.[24] Tyrion did well, keeping the Dornish neutral and building a chain across the Blackwater river to trap Stannis' fleet, something his father acknowledged. As a reward Tyrion asked to be named Tywin's heir, which he was under the laws as Jaime had joined the Kingsguard and thus was unable to inherit. His father flatly refused, saying that he would never allow Tyrion to make Casterly Rock his whorehouse.[7]
After Joffrey's death, Cersei accused Tyrion of murdering him. Tywin formed a court to sit in judgement of his son. Tyrion demanded a trial by battle and when his champion lost his father sentenced him to death though it is not clear if Tywin really thought Tyrion was guilty. Jaime freed Tyrion the night before his execution. He told him this was to make up for lying to Tyrion that Tysha had been a whore who was after riches while she had been what she claimed to be: a common girl and in love with Tyrion. Armed with this knowledge Tyrion visited his father and found him with Shae, Tyrion's former mistress. Tyrion killed them both.[42]
Cersei Lannister
Cersei Lannister is Tyrion's older sister and has always despised him. When Oberyn Martell and his sister Elia Martell visited Casterly Rock in their teens, they were shown the newborn baby Tyrion by both Jaime and Cersei. Cersei twisted Tyrion's penis until he cried, only stopping when Jaime intervened. When she read how Baelor the Blessed imprisoned his sisters for being beautiful, Cersei went to Tyrion's nursery and pinched him till he cried. Cersei's cruelty to Tyrion only increased when she heard the prophecy of Maggy the Frog and the meaning of the word valonqar (High Valyrian for "little brother").
She never kept her hatred for Tyrion a secret and made him aware of it throughout his life, and Tyrion returned her hatred in kind, developing a deep contempt for Cersei. Tyrion even dreamed of hiring a Faceless Man to kill his sister.[32] The only thing that kept the two from harming each other was Jaime. Cersei once stated that she would have killed Tyrion but Jaime would never have forgiven her if she did [35] and Tyrion would not have harmed Cersei because he loves his brother Jaime and knows how much Cersei means to him.
The ironic thing is if Cersei had only ever treated Tyrion with even a little love and respect (a thing Tyrion craves for, especially from his family), Tyrion would return this with utter devotion and love to Cersei, the same he feels for his brother Jaime. Unknown to Tyrion is that every time Cersei see's Tyrion or thinks of him all she remember is the prophecy of Maggy the Frog. When Joffrey was murdered, Cersei falsely believed Tyrion was responsible and did everything in her power to see him die, even getting his former whore Shae to lie and humiliate her "valonqar" further before his death.
When Tyrion escaped and killed Tywin, Cersei now sees him in every shadow. She offered a lordship to any man who killed Tyrion, resulting in the mass murder of innocent dwarfs and small children. In addition, Cersei will not punish any man who kills an innocent dwarf as she believes it might make the next man hesitate.
Cersei, upon hearing about Myrcella's injury at the hands of Ser Gerold Dayne, believed Dayne was Tyrion's catspaw and that Tyrion had him cut off Myrcella's ear the way an agent of Cersei (Ser Mandon Moore) once cut off Tyrion's nose. With her uncle Kevan Lannister now dead by the crossbow bolt (unknown to Cersei is the fact Kevan was killed by Varys), Cersei will most likely believe Tyrion killed Kevan the same way he killed their father and will see even more of him in the shadows and in her nightmares. Tyrion also remarks on his journey that the only reward he will ask from Daenerys Targaryen for his service is the right to rape and kill Cersei.
Jaime Lannister
Jaime Lannister is Tyrion's older brother. Growing up Jaime was the only one who ever treated Tyrion with love and affection and for this Tyrion believed he would forgive his brother for anything.[16] Jaime was full of guilt over the lie their father had him tell Tyrion about Tysha, as Jaime was unaware of what his father planned and upon hearing about it lives with further guilt. The guilt had Jaime free his brother even when he was not sure of Tyrion's innocence in the murder of his son Joffrey.
Upon freeing his brother, Jaime finally confessed the truth about Tysha causing an enraged Tyrion to reveal to Jaime the truth about Cersei's infidelity towards Jaime and Tyrion also falsely told Jaime he did indeed kill his son Joffrey just to further hurt Jaime.
Tyrion mentioned to Illyrio Mopatis that Jaime and Cersei are his to kill. Despite this statement Tyrion while having no doubt about his desire to kill and hurt Cersei still harbors mixed feelings towards Jaime.
His uncles
From all reports, Tyrion got on well with all of his uncles, Gerion, Tygett and Kevan.
Gerion and Tygett once asked Tyrion what gift he would like for his next nameday, Tyrion asked for a baby dragon and Tygett kindly told Tyrion that all the dragons were extinct and was careful not to hurt his nephew's feelings. When Tyrek Lannister disappeared in the riots of King's Landing, Tyrion instructed the watch that the lad was to be found alive or dead as his father, Tygett, was always kind to Tyrion.
Gerion gifted Tyrion with the books Wonders and Wonders Made by Man by Lomas Longstrider and often had Tyrion recite the sixteen wonders of the World. Tyrion wished to accompany his uncle Gerion on his quest to find and retrieve Brightroar but his father would not allow him.
Until Tyrion was accused of killing Joffrey, Kevan Lannister was respectful to Tyrion and was one of the few after his injuries during the battle of the Blackwater to praise him and his abilities.
Tysha was Tyrion's first wife. For years Tyrion believed she was a whore his brother hired so Tyrion could experience his first woman. Because of this he thought women would only want him for his money.[25] When Jaime rescued Tyrion from his cell he told him the truth: Tysha was a girl chance met on the road. As she had seemed to genuinely love Tyrion, he became furious with his brother. In retaliation Tyrion told Jaime that Cersei had bedded others and that he had killed Jaime's son. The latter part was not true but was said to hurt Jaime.[42]
Shae was Tyrion's whore who he began, despite his better judgement, to develop feelings towards. In order to protect Shae, Tyrion enlisted Varys' help in creating an alias of Shae as a bedmaid to Lollys Stokeworth. Tyrion reminded himself on several occasions that the only thing Shae loved about him was his gold. It turns out his assessment was correct, as Shae testified against him in his trial, falsely claiming (under Cersei's direction) that Tyrion had all but enslaved her and planned with Sansa to kill his nephew, his father, and his sister and seize the throne for himself.[42]
When Tyrion escaped his dungeon he went to his father's chamber. There he found Shae in his father's bed. He killed her and then his father.[42]
Quotes by Tyrion
Tyrion: Let me give you some advice bastard. Never forget what you are. The rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor, and it can never be used to hurt you.
Jon: What the hell do you know about being a bastard?[4]
Tyrion: All dwarfs are bastards in their father's eyes.
– Tyrion and Jon Snow
Jon: I don't know who my mother was.
Tyrion: Some woman, no doubt. Most of them are.[4]
– Tyrion and Jon Snow
– Tyrion, to Jon Snow
Tyrion: When I was your age, I used to dream of having a dragon of my own.
Jon Snow: You did?Tyrion: Oh, yes. Even a stunted, twisted, ugly little boy can look down over the world when he's seated on a dragon's back. I used to start fires in the bowels of Casterly Rock and stare at the flames for hours, pretending they were dragonfire. Sometimes I'd imagine my father burning. At other times, my sister. Don't look at me that way, bastard. I know your secret. You've dreamt the same kind of dreams.[17]
– Tyrion and Jon Snow
Tyrion: We Lannisters do have a certain pride.
Catelyn: Pride? Arrogance, some might call it. Arrogance and avarice and lust for power.Tyrion: My brother is undoubtedly arrogant. My father is the soul of avarice, and my sweet sister Cersei lusts for power with every waking breath. I, however, am innocent as a little lamb. Shall I bleat for you?[20]
– Tyrion and Catelyn Stark
Gunthor: How would you like to die, Tyrion son of Tywin?
Tyrion: In my own bed, with a belly full of wine and a maiden's mouth around my cock, at the age of eighty.[52]
– Tyrion and Gunthor
The gall of them, fighting back![52]
– Tyrion, to Tywin Lannister, on Marq Piper and Karyl Vance
All sorts of people are calling themselves kings these days.[6]
– Tyrion, to Joffrey Baratheon
Crowns do queer things to the heads beneath them.[6]
– Tyrion, to Cersei Lannister
When you tear out a man's tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say.[30]
– Tyrion, to Cersei Lannister
Tyrion: This girl's to be your queen. Have you no regard for her honor?
Joffrey: I'm punishing her.Tyrion: I am not threatening the king, ser, I am educating my nephew. Bronn, Timett, the next time Ser Boros opens his mouth, kill him. Now that was a threat, ser. See the difference?[53]
Tyrion: For what crime? She did not fight her brother's battle.
Joffrey: She has the blood of a wolf.
Tyrion: And you have the wits of a goose.
Joffrey: You can't talk to me that way. The king can do as he likes.
Tyrion: Aerys II Targaryen did as he liked. Has your mother ever told you what happened to him?
Boros: No man threatens His Grace in the presence of the Kingsguard!
– Tyrion and Joffrey Baratheon
Sorcery is the sauce fools spoon over failure to hide the flavor of their own incompetence.[53]
– Tyrion, to Sansa Stark
I have never liked you, Cersei, but you were my own sister, so I never did you harm. You've ended that. I will hurt you for this. I don't know how yet, but give me time. A day will come when you think yourself safe and happy, and suddenly your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth, and you'll know the debt is paid.[54]
– Tyrion, to Cersei Lannister
Those are brave men. Let's go kill them![38]
– During the Battle of the Blackwater
I am malformed, scarred, and small, but... abed, when the candles are blown out, I am made no worse than other men. In the dark, I am the Knight of Flowers. I am generous. Loyal to those who are loyal to me. I've proven I'm no craven. And I am cleverer than most, surely wits count for something. I can even be kind. Kindness is not a habit with us Lannisters, I fear, but I know I have some somewhere. I could be... I could be good to you.[55]
– Tyrion, to Sansa Stark
Joffrey: He was a traitor, and I want his stupid head. I'm going to make Sansa kiss it.
Tyrion: No. Sansa is no longer yours to torment. Understand that, monster.Tyrion: Am I? Perhaps you should speak more softly to me, then. Monsters are dangerous beasts, and just now kings seem to be dying like flies.[56]
Joffrey: You're the monster, Uncle.
– Tyrion and Joffrey Baratheon
It all goes back and back. To our mothers and fathers and theirs before them. We are puppets dancing on the strings of those who came before us, and one day our own children will take up our strings and dance on in our steads.[57]
– Tyrion's thoughts
You poor stupid blind crippled fool. Must I spell out every little thing for you? Very well. Cersei is a lying whore, she's been fucking Lancel and Osmund Kettleblack and probably Moon Boy for all I know. And I am the monster they all say I am. Yes, I killed your vile son.'[42]
– Tyrion, to Jaime Lannister
Give me priests who are fat and corrupt and cynical, the sort who like to sit on soft satin cushions, nibble sweetmeats, and diddle little boys. It's the ones who believe in gods who make the trouble.[46]
– Tyrion, to Haldon
Trust no one, my prince. Not your chainless maester, not your false father, not the gallant Duck or the lovely Lemore nor these other fine friends who grew you up from a bean. Above all, trust not the cheese monger, nor the Spider, nor this little dragon queen you mean to marry. All this mistrust will sour your stomach and keep you awake at night, 'tis true, but better that than the long sleep that does not end.[45]
– Tyrion, to Young Griff
Quotes about Tyrion
Tyrion Lannister, the youngest of Lord Tywin's brood, and by far the ugliest. All that the gods had given to Cersei and Jaime, they had denied Tyrion. He was a dwarf, half his brother's height, struggling to keep pace on stunted legs. His head was too large for his body, with a brute's squashed-in face beneath a swollen shelf of brow. One green eye and one black one peered out from under a lank fall of hair so blond it seemed white. Jon watched him with fascination.[4]
– Jon Snow's first impression of Tyrion
Bowen: You have great thirst for such a small man.
Aemon: Oh, I think Lord Tyrion is quite a large man. I think he is a giant come among us, here at the end of the world.[18]
– Bowen Marsh and Maester Aemon
Power resides where men believe it resides. No more and no less. . .A shadow on the wall, yet shadows can kill. And ofttimes a very small man can cast a very large shadow.[26]
– Varys, on Tyrion
He is a bigger man than he seems, I think.[10]
– Garlan Tyrell, to Sansa Stark
– Cersei Lannister's thoughts
Jaime, sweetling, I have known you since you were a babe at Joanna's breast. You smile like Gerion and fight like Tyg and there's some of Kevan in you, else you would not wear that cloak... but Tyrion is Tywin's son, not you. I said so once to your father's face, and he would not speak to me for half a year.[59]
– Genna Lannister, to Jaime Lannister
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References and Notes
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Aerys II.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, House Lannister Under the Dragons.
- ↑ HBO: Game of Thrones:Cast and Crew.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 5, Jon I.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 47, Tyrion X.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 2, Sansa I.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 4, Tyrion I.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 70, Tyrion X.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 24, Bran IV.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 28, Sansa III.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 5, Tyrion II.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 42, Tyrion VI.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 19, Tyrion III.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 8, Tyrion III.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 4, Eddard I.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 9, Tyrion I.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 13, Tyrion II.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 21, Tyrion III.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 28, Catelyn V.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 31, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 40, Catelyn VII.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 62, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 69, Tyrion IX.
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 3, Tyrion I.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 8, Tyrion II.
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 17, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion V.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 25, Tyrion VI.
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 15, Tyrion III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 49, Tyrion XI.
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 44, Tyrion X.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 7, Catelyn I.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 36, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 54, Tyrion XII.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 58, Davos III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 59, Tyrion XIII.
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 61, Tyrion XIV.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 67, Tyrion XV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 32, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 60, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 42.2 42.3 42.4 42.5 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 77, Tyrion XI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 18, Tyrion V.
- ↑ 45.0 45.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 22, Tyrion VI.
- ↑ 46.0 46.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 27, Tyrion VII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 33, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 52, Daenerys IX.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 57, Tyrion XI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 66, Tyrion XII.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 29, Tyrion VII.
- ↑ 52.0 52.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 56, Tyrion VII.
- ↑ 53.0 53.1 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 32, Sansa III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 56, Theon V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 68, Sansa VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 53, Tyrion VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 66, Tyrion IX.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 24, Cersei V.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 33, Jaime V.
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There's the Big Picture, and then there is the REALLY BIG picture. The Big Picture is California exceeding Gov. Brown's 33 percent renewables mandate. The REALLY BIG picture is California reaching 100 percent.
We get lots of sun (my late relatives from the freezing East practically weeped when they turned on their TVs and saw the Rose Parade under sunny skies). Wind turbines dot mountain passes in Alameda, Kern and Riverside counties. Geothermal bubbles up in Lake and Imperial counties. And there is the Coast. Wave power, baby!
Dozens of solar projects proposed for Central and Southern California will likely push the state beyond the 33 percent mandate. But why stop there? As my colleague Mike Nemeth noted in this great post, why not apply a Space Race mentality to energy, especially in this state, which is already a leader in renewables? Nemeth is especially fascinated by the prospect of wave power, as he notes in this blog.
As far fetched as it seems, wave power gets a boost in a new report (here's a link) that cites the astounding opportunities presented by the rolling waves off the coast of Central California, where I grew up. Wave power alone, if fully utilized, could supply energy needs of one-third of the nation. Read more here and here.
The Electric Power Research Institute report is pretty technical. It is full of fancy graphs and mind-numbing data, but suggests that California's waves are great for creating energy. Maybe this device, which works like a bicycle pump, could be an assist.
Population growth, the effects of climate change and dwindling supply of fossil fuel and the increased cost of extracting it, will only increase the demand for energy. Wave power could go a long way toward satisfying the demand. Over in Europe, officials have announced plans for a "marine energy park" off the coast of England, but who knows if it will come to fruition.
Closer to home, the U.S. Department of Energy is testing designs off the coast of Washington, Oregon and Maine, and tidal currents in the East River of New York are the subject of this research. But this proposal in Southern California isn't likely to get under way anytime soon.
President Obama is expected to call for action on clean energy in his State of the Union speech. Wave power is ambitious, but so was the Space Race. Harnessing the power of the ocean would be expensive and a technological challenge, but is it any tougher than going to the moon?
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Hi Jennifer,
Some thoughts for you to consider:
- If the APR on that credit card is over 5%, I suggest strongly you pay off the entire $5,000 balance. Let's say the APR is 19.9%. A $5,000 balance would be costing you about $1,000 a year in interest expense. If you pay it off, you can recapture that $1,000—about $85 a month—and use it to make more progress toward your other worthwhile goals. By design of the credit card company, you won't pay off a $5,000 balance for decades if you make the minimum payment. Here's the most important part: once you pay off the balance, continue to pay the balance in full every month so you don't waste precious cash on credit card interest.
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But her dreams almost ended just a few weeks ago after a heavy fall left her bloodied, bruised but thankfully not broken at a qualifying event in Russia.
"I couldn't feel anything and I went into panic mode," she admitted. "I saw a big bruise where I'd fallen into a blade and I couldn't move my leg.
"I did think that could be my season over before it's begun and it was pretty scary thinking that the Olympics might not happen for me. Thankfully it soon became clear that it wasn't too bad.
"I understand people are going to look at me and think of me as a medal contender and I know about the pressure.
"But anything can happen in short track, although I'll do everything in my power to achieve my dream and make winning a medal a reality."
Indeed, the 23-year old was back on the ice one day later to win a bronze medal, her first World Cup podium of the season providing a timely confidence boost.
Great Britain haven't won a short track medal at the Olympics since Nicky Gooch's 500m bronze at the 1994 Games in Lillehammer.
And Christie knows the pressure is on after 2013 season to remember.
"It's my second Games and I learned a lot from Vancouver," she added. "Most importantly learned that I didn't just want to go to the Games and finish in the top 20 or the top ten, I wanted to get that medal and stand on the podium. That's why you do all the training and make all the sacrifices.
"When I came home from Canada I started thinking about Sochi straight away and changed my focus with my training and what I eat and drink. I was just 19 then but I had to stop being a teenager and start being an elite athlete.
"I realised that taking part in the Olympics wasn't enough me for me. And since then I've become a European champion, World Cup champion and world bronze medallist, so I know what can happen if you set goals and work hard."
Christie admits to being an obsessive perfectionist, something she calls her biggest strength and weakness. She will race across three events in Russia with her specialty distance, the 1,000m, her last event.
"I think about it every day and some days it's really motivating but some days you start thinking 'I can't be ready' and it holds you back," she added.
"It's mentally very hard when you're training and exhausted and trying to perform to your best in every session because this season means so much."
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Spirit Lutheran
Provide a connected open gathering space
Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Spirit Lutheran Church is the merging of Our Savior Lutheran and First Lutheran into a new church. They now occupy Our Saviors existing building. Looking to expand and for a new identity for the congregation, it starts with some major adjustments to the building. The proposed addition provides a more prominent entry connected to an open flexible space that integrates a contemporary concrete, glass, and steel grid into the original brick mid-century building. Warm colors withing and a high level of transparency, create a inviting atmosphere and greater street presence. Covered side vestibule provides spill out space in nicer weather as well as a protected drop off point from parking lot.


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This last week was super hectic, hence my lack of posts. My schedule was crazy and I had little time to sleep and planning outfits was def. not on my mind.
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Great pics, so beautiful and peaceful!!
Love your blog xxx
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Very nice pictures, as always. I'm coveting your mohair jumper... it looks so soft, and versatile. It'd certainly have a place in my closet :)
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Mrs. D : Hi! Thanks for stopping by!
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soniadeli: Hello! The jumper it's very soft indeed, but I've forgotten how mohair leaves its undeniable trail everywhere :)
Love the bags, and music - i had been wondering what the apc chain bag looked like in person.
Also a fellow tintin fan! I really need to find more of the books, they always comfort me in a strange way whenever I am feeling low.
Amazing, i love your style so much! It's exactely how i love it!
I hope you will check out my blog sometime, i would really appreciate it :$
Lovely :)
hey! I ADORE your blog! I love the outfit images and I went to TinTin last week too :) I loved it! so much fun! I'll be glad if you drop by my blog.
xo, Betül
Beautiful roses. And I can't wait to watch The Adventures of Tintin.
Camila Faria
one of my favourite blogs... :)
Hi is your a.p.c bag the dark navy or the Brown one ? Love it!
adorei as fotos, mesmo inspiradoras :) o look é lindo, adoro polka dots!
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-The reality regarding Bitcoin
Bitcoin isn't any of that. There have to do with 16.5 million Bitcoins worth $42 billion. America's annual financial output exceeds $19 trillion. The globe's tops $75 trillion.
Deficiency, hope, hype and concern drive humongous cost swings in Bitcoin, making it unstable. Pricing products in Bitcoin isn't really much from prices in unstable leveraged products such as pork tummy or lumber futures (which are wildfire, cigarette smoking hot right now).
An actual money? You would not hold much. Too uninteresting, like holding cash. Some Bitcoiners prefer a more money-oriented offshoot, called "Bitcoin Cash money," which will go real-time Aug. 1. Will it be loan? Defeats me. Only time will tell.
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Bitcoin Cash arrives only since Bitcoin– the one every person is so warm over– is simply a speculative commodity. Like miners dig rubies, Bitcoin miners "mine" little bits from formulas. Bitcoin gyrates like levered commodities on steroids since its "hype-o-meter " rivets off the graphes. Pork bellies aren't classy. Bitcoin is. In 2014 alone, you 'd virtually quadruple your money buying it.
-Bitcoin may be hot, however is it the ideal investment for you?
If you placed $1,000 into Bitcoin in 2013, you 'd have greater than $23,000 currently. Techies declare it's the future. Enthusiasts are buying. Should you?
Like the majority of financial investment decisions, it depends upon that you are and just what you desire. Though it 's called "cryptocurrency," Bitcoin is pure supposition, not cash.
It seems like expensive, techie money. Some merchants accept it as payment. Since Bitcoin is untraceable, it's frequently made use of on the Dark Internet, where shady types deal in unpleasant points.
But loan? It ain't! Genuine cash is exchanged for products and also solutions anywhere. Its worth is fairly steady in the short term. It's accepted by those that recognize its value largely holds up until it can be reused. You do not mind holding as well as investing it because you feel that way, also. And it's very easy to gain access to. You obtain it easily if you have something important to sell, such as your labor. Loan is fluid, plentiful, secure and country wide accepted.
-The First Pledge of Bitcoin
Bitcoin has many properties that make it among the most optimal kinds of money imaginable.
In general, it is extra scarce, sturdy, portable, storable, divisible, and also fungible compared to fiat (government-issued) cash, or precious metals like gold. It is additionally easier to verify its authenticity and more challenging to fake than various other kinds of loan.
The bitcoin money is combined with a settlement system that is faster, less expensive, as well as a lot more reliable compared to any kind of traditional payment system. You could send any quantity of cash, throughout the world, virtually free of cost.
Bitcoin's greatest weak point is that it is not as commonly used as various other types of money. As a result, there is the danger that it could never ever achieve conventional adoption. Yet, at the very same time, there is the distinctive capacity that it may. This creates a high threat, high reward situation as well as is the reason early adopters have made a killing.
At this phase, there are still lot of moneys to be made as well as arguably it is the very best time to invest due to the fact that there is still a considerable advantage while the risk is much smaller sized than it was 5 years earlier. Cryptocurrencies are plainly here to remain. And this is specifically why main stream bush funds and financiers are starting to pile on.
-Basics For Acquiring And Purchasing Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized cryptocurrency settlement system created by Satoshi Nakamoto. The software-based currency was launched to the general public in 2009. Ever since, updates and also renovations have been made by a network of developers, partly funded by the Bitcoin Structure.
It was not until 2013 that Bitcoin ended up being a warm topic of rate of interest. The online currency obtained over 300% from 2011 to 2012 and considering that August of last year, Bitcoin has actually enhanced in value around 400%. While its recent performance has actually been lackluster, (down around 34% given that January 1st), venture capital companies and investors all over the world continue to bet on the cryptocurrency.
For Americans, Coinbase has an alternative to connect your bank account to your Coinbase pocketbook. This makes future settlement transfers less complicated. The business additionally provides automatic bitcoin buying at routine intervals. As an example, state you wish to get $50 in bitcoins every 1st or 2nd of the month, right after you obtain your income. You could configuration an auto-buy for that amount on Coinbase. Take into account a couple of cautions before you start using this service. If you release an automated buy order, you will not have control over the price at which the BTC is acquired. Next point to note is that Coinbase is not a bitcoin exchange, you are buying/selling your coins straight from the company, which consequently has to resource them from other purchasers. This develops concerns or delays when carrying out orders during rapid market steps.
For traders that desire a conventional bitcoin exchange, BitStamp might be a much better option. With BitStamp, you are patronizing other users and not the company, which just works as a middleman. Liquidity is higher as well as you can generally discover one more individual to take the other side of your trade. The charges start at 0.5% and also copulate down to 0.2% if you have traded over $150,000 in the previous 30 days.


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Located in the center of an increasingly diverse metropolis, it is vital that our students increase their ability to speak and read various languages.
Spanish is a component of the daily calendar time for the Pre-K classes. Kindergarten - 4th Grade students receive Spanish instruction twice weekly. Spanish is offered as an elective to Middle School students.
Spanish is taught with an interactive approach inclusive of all learning styles: visual, kinesthetic and auditory. The students see, hear, say the language and apply it using games, songs, and various methods to build the cognitive skills critical to learning a second language. Conversational Spanish instruction is utilized, and students are required to use the language while in Spanish class.
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Starting from April to May, summer in the Philippines begins; right around when Lenten season starts, too. Usually, local and foreign tourists love to have their vacation on the beach while others like to go to places with pretty cool temperature even in a very hot weather like Baguio and Tagaytay. When we talk about the beach, Boracay Island in Aklan is the number one summer destination in the Philippines.
Water and land activities are common ways to enjoy the beach and the heat from the sun. For backpackers like me, this is what we call paradise. But then again, for backpackers like me, summer season, also known as peak season, is a bit expensive for us. This is also the reason why others may see Boracay as a "it's too expensive" vacation. For travelers and tourists with strict budgets who want to enjoy Boracay, off-peak season is the best time for us. Off-peak season starts around July to October. Yes, we all know that these months are also the rainy season; that's why it was called off-peak season; the inquiries for travel agencies are very low (alternatively, low season). Why is this the best time to travel? Because the price for Boracay accommodations and packages is cut to almost or more than half of its original price while in peak season, prices raise to double. During low season, the cheap Boracay deals are flooding around the internet! If you want a cheaper price, try to walk-in and haggle for hotel accommodation (Hello fellow kuripots! Haha). Another good thing is the numbers of tourist around the beach can count with your two bare hands, so you might enjoy the beach alone and you can also do all you wanted without any hesitation.
But how can we enjoy Boracay when it's actually raining? Worry no more my friend, that's why I made this article—for you to know how. Check out this list of activities that you might enjoy even when raining. Enjoy!
Kissing under the rain is romantic, but Swimming under the rain is much fun! The extreme challenge of freezing is fun! (Yes, it is)
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Underwater activities. Rain doesn't matter for underwater activities so you can do Helmet diving, and snorkeling. Watch the beautiful corals and fishes as they swim toward to you when you give them food, which is mostly stale bread.
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Do the Zorbing! Why is Zorbing fun when raining? Because you're going to roll downhill in a wet and slippery slope so it will double the speed of the Zorb.
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Windsurfing and Parasailing. Since this water sport activities require the participation of the wind, this is more exciting to do when it's raining where there's a chance of strong wind; just be ready to be freeze (haha). Can you take the challenge?
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*Safety reminder: Avoid doing outdoor activities during heavy rain where the wind might cause a heavy wave. It could get very dangerous. Strong winds for air activities maybe fun, but don't risk your life if you can see the danger along the way. Don't worry; there are many indoor activities that you can also enjoy.
I'm pretty sure that your vacation is all about trying interesting activities. Be amazed with the mesmerizing view of the white sand beach, enjoy, eat delicious delicacies, and relax; now is your chance to do so.
Massage. There's nothing more relaxing than taking a massage while raining.
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Shop in D'mall and D'talipapa. Since the number of tourists are not that high when raining, the chance of getting what you really want without any competition around is very high! From souvenirs, beach dresses, and even pasalubong. Don't forget to haggle*wink*.
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Foodtrip. In every corner of the beach there are many restaurants, bars, and food stands. Have you ever tried a Longga-burger (Longanisa burger)? This is made of slightly sweet and spicy pork sausage grilled over charcoal. The unique taste of this burger is only available at Boracaylocal food stands.
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Party. Boracay nightlife is all about partying. Watch the incredible fire dancers and warm up your body with alcoholic drinks. Partying all night will complete your vacation. Forget about the tiring headache the next morning and just enjoy the party with your old friends or new found ones. Join in on the music and noise and just enjoy the show and good company. Cheers!
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The Stats for this website say that I have over one thousand readers this month, last month, the month before... even when there hasn't been a new post in days, visitors pop by. MOST OF YOU ARE REPEAT VISITORS! One thousand people visit every month.
I need you all to do something for me, please. Go to http://www.gopetition.com/petition/39310.html and sign.
There is a new government in Trinidad and Tobago. They are doing their best to make changes to archaic laws, and of course, the largest interest groups are getting their voices heard. Please sign the petition to stop the slaughter of endangered species for the sale of wild meat.
Responsible hunting will help to save the rainforest. If you do not sign the petition, more rainforest will be destroyed so that masses of already endangered animals can be killed for profit. Please, help us to save our rainforest.
You do not have to be a Trini to sign. In fact, if foreign interest is shown, local government is likely to feel more pressure to act now.
Please, if you are here, sign now. I am watching the signatures, and if there are fifty new ones there tomorrow, I will do a dance of joy!
Go to http://www.gopetition.com/petition/39310.html now, and sign. Let a thousand voices be heard.
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Wednesday, 27 October 2010
One Thousand Voices
4 comments:
- Grandmother said...
I signed. I asked others to. All those visitors are eager to hear what you write. Me too!
- 27/10/2010, 18:16
- Nan Sheppard said...
Thanks! The signatures are picking up, which shows that my readers ARE making a difference. Great going, you guys!! Now tell all your friends!
- 27/10/2010, 18:20
I signed it twice. One for me one Dan. I will send it to others to sign too. I hadn't relaised you could do that. x
- 27/10/2010, 18:37
- Nan Sheppard said...
Yes you can! Spam everyone!
- 27/10/2010, 19:37
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Dutch Hells Angels — ?!??!
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Sunday, August 30, 2015
Fickle Friends
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People are fickle. You are led to believe that they adore you, they like to spend time with you. That they will be there for you when you need them to be there. But it's not actually like this with a lot of the people in your lives. They need you there, but on their terms. If you can do something for them, they will be around. If they don't agree with your choices, they will stop being there for you. They will disappear... until they need you again.
Monday, June 30, 2014
What Insomnia Does To Me
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Insomnia sux, yes. Usually I'm up in the wee hours of the morning doing nothing but ruining my eyesight further by staring at my phone screen 2 inches away from my face. Sometimes I'll be reading or browsing but mostly I'll just be watching pointless YouTube videos.
Tonight's (this morning's?) insomnia attack actually scored me a huge bargain. I'm in need of (ok ok, WANT of) a new pair of runners so I decided to check out all the sports stores online. Adidas was one of them. I'm not a huge fan of Adidas but hey, in my insomniatic state (is that even a word?!) I was running out of ideas.
So it turns out that they have 55% off select items so I ended up buying stuff for the entire family. And yeah, I make it out like there's soooo many in my family but there's only 3 of us... but anyway. I believe I scored a massive bargain so while I'm delirious, I'm also happy. Go, me :)
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
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Sunday, February 3, 2013
Maccas on the train
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I took my boys out today to Melbourne city via public transport. I really hate the public transport system because it's almost always extremely packed and never running on time (today was a good day, though). With the new Myki ticketing system it's also tricky to take out both my boys as having three cards scanned is such a hassle. I feel like I'm holding up the line and I can hear the impatient sighs from the other commuters.
We had maccas for lunch. My kids had a 3 nugget happy meal with apple juice each, and I had a fillet'o'fish meal with a frozen coke. I have never seen a frozen coke filled up to the brim before - I had to start drinking it right away as it was expanding and would've dribbled out of the hole if I hadn't! We ate on the train, to save time.
I went to a Guess store to pick up some shoes that were on hold for me. I also tried on a dress that I really liked but I think I'll wait for it to go on sale before I consider purchasing it. I tried to take a few photos in the store but my younger boy can't keep still and my older son is always pulling silly faces.
My outfit today was a pink shirt by Ralph Lauren, skinny jeans by True Religion, ballet flats from Forever New and a crossbody bag from K-Mart. Below are the latest additions to my shoe collection. I can't wait to wear them!
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Sunday in pictures: ice-cream & Harbour Town
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Today the boys and I spent half the day out. We went to Brighton for some ice-cream and a spot of shopping before heading to Docklands for some more shopping and fun in the sun.
The boys have to share their ice-cream because they will never finish it if they get their own. Even then, they don't finish a shared small cup!
I usually don't like to eat ice-cream but I figured I probably could do with the calcium. I chose hokey pokey and while it tasted exactly like it was supposed to, there were no honey comb bits! The whole reason why I choose hokey pokey was because I wanted to eat those crunchy balls of sweetness... grrr! On my nails is Chanel rose exuberant - review here.
Dante being the little poser that he is.
Harbour Town - the most boring shopping "center" in my opinion as they don't have any stores I like. But at least it's outdoors and my kids enjoyed themselves as they got to run around in the sun and play games at the EB Games store.
The boys and I inside a store.
The boys mucking around in Rebel sport. Guns are bad, I know! The shops closed at 5pm so we headed to the wharf for a scenic walk. And no, I did not buy anything! What a surprise.
A little boat we saw along the pier. And my boys posing under the sculpture thingy.
More posing under sculptures.
Two particularly bad photos of us, but it's the only one I got of all three of us without me taking it in the mirror! In the first one, the kids look great but I look terrible with my wind swept hair. In the second, I look decent but my kids aren't focusing. *sigh*
Dante thought he could move the sculpture. After a good five minutes of pushing, he finally gave up. Hehe!
After our walk, we headed back home and had a greasy dinner of fish and chips (and potato cakes and dim sims).
How was your Sunday?
Friday, January 18, 2013
Apologies in advance...
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For those currently following me for beauty, I would like to apologize to you because from here on, this will be turned into more of a lifestyle/dear diary blog. If you would like to see beauty related posts, please head over to www.makeupdownunder.com and hopefully you will follow me there instead.
Formalities out of the way, I will now introduce myself. I am Rin. Currently I am on holidays from study, although I most likely will not continue my course. I have two boys, aged 10 and 4 who have been diagnosed with autism and PDD-NOS, respectively. They are the reason I wake up each morning (albeit begrudgingly) and try to live life like a normal person.
I am probably as far from normal as possible. Two boys with different fathers yet both have some kind of "disorder", well the common denominator would be me, wouldn't it? Perhaps I am autistic myself and was just never diagnosed... *stares into space for 5 minutes*. Kidding aside, who really knows, huh?
I've decided to share bits and pieces of my life. I have always blogged and I don't think that's a habit I can ever change. Not that that's a bad habit to have... although I have always been a camwhore as well, and that didn't change even though after having two kids, it should have!
Anyway, welcome to my life! *cue MTV Cribs music* Come on in, you can even leave your shoes on if you like ;)
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
New Blog Posts
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Hey guys! If you haven't already, please visit my new website www.makeupdownunder.com. All my beauty related updates will now be going there. I have posted about 5 entries since last week, so I promise you that I haven't been slack. Nor will I get slack... I just have so much to share! Here are my most recent posts from the past few days:
Does What you Wear Really Matter?
NARS Sweet Disposition Mini Multiple Set
The Benefits of Coconut Water
!00% Pure Coconut Hydrating Body Wash
NARS Sweet Disposition Mini Multiple Set
The Benefits of Coconut Water
!00% Pure Coconut Hydrating Body Wash
I hope to see you on the other side! Ciao xo
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