What, no Tyrion? Thats right, far too obvious, and also, not really applicable. Tyrions fate has already been sealed for a while now; whether by death or by exile on the Wall, he hasnt got much political capital left to lose. Therefore, lets examine the man who lost the most (politically speaking) as a result of the trial-by-combat. As the Mountain crushed Prince Oberyns skull like a ripe watermelon, Lord Tywins precious Lannister legacy was also snuffed out. With Tyrions impending execution, Tywin is set to lose his only legitimate heir, and with him, any chance of averting the end of the first-born Lannister line. When Tywin himself moves on from this world, his brother Kevan will become the head of the family, and Kevans only surviving son is Lancel. Yes, Lancel Lannister will be the future of that once great and powerful house. No wonder Tywin always looks so irate. So what is the worlds greatest dad to do? No doubt his first strategy will be to return to Jaime and somehow convince him to betray his Kingsguard vows and claim his inheritance, but we fear (for Tywin) that ship may have already sailed. Its going to take an extremely generous offer for Jaime to submit to his fathers will now. With Tyrions life thrown away, Jaime has no cause worthy of sacrificing what remains of his honour. One strategy nobody seems to have mentioned is that Tywin himself could re-marry and father as many children as he can before he expires. Of course this would be a desperate, last-gasp measure as there is no way to guarantee a son from such a union. Furthermore, Tywin would not be able to raise any potential heir in his image, as he would likely only live a few years beyond the childs birth. So whilst this approach may save his immediate line, there is very little chance he will get the heir he desires. Who knows, the hypothetical kid may be even more unsuited to the role than Lancel.
