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Originally Posted by Ped
Thought it was interesting about the Lannisters being broke. No idea if GRRM is going that route, but seemed a bit of a plot hole since Littlefinger borrowed money from them for Ned's tourney.
But was I did feel was a book-spoiler was Tywin's hints at the Iron Bank - does this mean they become more important than so far hinted at?
Is Cersei's decision to put them off what ends the Lannisters?
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In the books Robb goes after the mines sending Tywin's main forces out west opening up King's Landing, or something like that.
But Kevan Lannister, shortly before meeting his end, mentions paying off the Crown Debt with Lannister gold as a last resort. Kevan seemed competent enough so they have to have a decent reserve considering how much debt the crown had accumulated. However, a war is pricey so it makes sense that the reserve is dwindling. A couple golden dragons for a tournament is peanuts compared to the cost of the war.
As for the Iron Bank, it seems huge in the books. They've flat out said that the bank has created and destroyed kings. "The Iron Bank will have it's dues." It's why Tycho (Iron Bank envoy) seeking out Stannis is such a game changer. Cersei's incompetence with dealing with the Iron Bank was a very nice ironic touch considering "The Lannister's always pay their debts."