Garlan Tyrell: Worthy of a Name | Character Analysis | ASOIAF

The feud for the Iron Throne sent tremors through the Seven Kingdoms, threatening to break the bonds of fellowship that held many of the great houses together. Some houses lost their leading members, some committed horrific deeds, and some turned against each other in bitter suspicion. But House Tyrell stayed together. Led by a shrewd old woman and her bumbling son, but championed by their influential children and grandchildren, the Tyrells scrambled to stake their claim. While some of its heirs took more prominent positions than others, one specific child of the Reach played overlooked and underappreciated role, and did so without complaint. This was Garlan Tyrell. Hello everyone, and welcome back to Exploring Fiction. The second son to the lord of Highgarden and his wife, Ser Garlan Tyrell was given the nickname “the Gallant” by his older brother. But unlike many warriors in Westeros, who were often named and remembered for their worst qualities, Ser Garlan lived up to his epithet. From riding into battle as the ghost of a fallen king, for which he received no personal glory, to serving his kingdom and his family with the stoicism and selflessness of a true knight, Garlan Tyrell really was gallant. So, who exactly is Garlan Tyrell, and why is he such an interesting character? Let’s explore…

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0:00 Introduction
1:47 Background
3:34 Loyalists Retreat
4:21 King Renly's Ghost
5:32 Gallant Reward
5:54 Comforting the Lone Wolf
6:36 Praising the Imp & Losing the King
7:31 Guarding the Monarch
7:47 Return to a Stolen Home
8:29 Queens Clash
9:00 Analysis
10:53 Conclusion
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