that masks the true thing that determines the outcome, raw power.

Like the whole Robert Bareatheon was able to claim the throne because he had a great aunt who was a Targyrean. Whateves, he claimed the throne because he laid a successful rebellion and he had the right people behind him.

That's why Cersei's done for. You can't be the boss with no allies. If Dany never showed up her rule would still be short lived.




>The Lannisters themselves have no claim. Technically, Cersei
>doesn't have a claim. Being married to the King does not put
>one in line for succession. The throne being so contested at
>this point means that the major houses would/should call for a
>Grand Council to decide who it should be. They would look at
>the family records and most likely decide who is the closest
>living relative to either the Baratheon line or the Targaryen
>line... Or I guess whoever has the strongest army could take
>it. That ain't the Lannisters either at this point.


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