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| Character_name= [[File:House Martell.svg|50px|left]][[File:Second Sons small.png|50px|right]] Oberyn Nymeros Martell
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| Character_name = [[File:House Martell.svg|50px|left]] Oberyn Martell [[File:Second Sons small.png|50px|right]]
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| image = [[File:MagaliVilleneuve Prince Oberyn Nymeros Martell.jpg|300px]]
| image_caption = Oberyn Martell by MagaliVilleneuve©  
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| image_caption = Oberyn Martell by MagaliVilleneuve©.
| Alias = The Red Viper{{ref|AGOT|Appendix}}<br>The snake{{ref|ASOS|53}}<br>Oberyn Viper{{ref|AFFC|13}}<br>red snake{{ref|AFFC|27}}
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| Alias = The Red Viper{{ref|AGOT|Appendix}}<br>The snake{{ref|ASOS|53}}<br>Oberyn Viper{{ref|AFFC|13}}<br>Red snake{{ref|AFFC|27}}
| Title = Prince<br>[[Knight|Ser]]
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| Title = Prince<br>[[Knight|Ser]]
| Allegiance = [[House Martell]]<br>[[Second Sons]] (formerly)
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| Allegiance = [[House Martell]]<br>[[Second Sons]] (formerly)
| Race = "Salty" Dornishman
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| Race = "Salty" Dornishman
| Culture = [[Dornishmen]]
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| Culture = [[Dornishmen]]
| Spouse =
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| Spouse =
| Place_of_Birth=
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| Place_of_Birth =
| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|257}} or {{date|258}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Oberyn Martell|Oberyn Martell]] calculation.''</ref>
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|257}} or {{Date|258}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued2)#Oberyn Martell|Oberyn Martell]] calculation.''</ref>
| Place_of_Death= [[King's Landing]]
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| Place_of_Death = [[King's Landing]]
 
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
 
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|300}}
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| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appendix)<br>''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appendix)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (mentioned)
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| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' (appendix)<br>''[[A Clash of Kings]]'' (appendix)<br>''[[A Storm of Swords]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (mentioned)
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| Played_by     = [[w:Pedro Pascal|Pedro Pascal]]
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| Played_by = [[w:Pedro Pascal|Pedro Pascal]]
| TV_series     = [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]]
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| TV_series = [[Game of Thrones - Season 4|Season 4]]
 
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Prince '''Oberyn Nymeros Martell''', also known as the '''Red Viper''', is a member of [[House Martell]] and is the younger brother of [[Doran Martell]], [[Prince of Dorne]]. Oberyn has eight bastard daughters called the [[Sand Snakes]], the four youngest of whom are by his current paramour, [[Ellaria Sand]]. In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' Oberyn is portrayed by [[w:Pedro Pascal|Pedro Pascal]].
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Prince '''Oberyn Nymeros Martell''', also known as '''the Red Viper''', is a member of [[House Martell]] and is the younger brother of [[Doran Martell]], [[Prince of Dorne]]. Oberyn has eight [[bastard]] daughters called the [[Sand Snakes]], the four youngest of whom are by his current paramour, [[Ellaria Sand]]. In the television adaptation ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' Oberyn is portrayed by [[w:Pedro Pascal|Pedro Pascal]].
  
 
==Appearance and Character==
 
==Appearance and Character==
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==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
[[File:Zippo514 RV vs Mountain.jpg|400px|thumb|The Red Viper vs The Mountain - by zippo514 ©]]
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[[File:Zippo514 RV vs Mountain.jpg|400px|thumb|The Red Viper vs The Mountain - by zippo514©.]]
 
Prince Oberyn comes to [[King's Landing]] to claim his brother [[Doran Martell|Doran]]'s [[small council]] seat, and to finally receive justice for the death of his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]],{{Ref|asos|38}} as had been promised to the Martells by acting [[Hand of the King]] [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|acok|20}} Whenever he happens to see Tyrion, he asks when "justice would be served".{{Ref|asos|53}} However, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] plans lie to Oberyn and claim that the now-deceased Ser [[Amory Lorch]] was responsible for the deaths of Elia, her daughter [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys]], and her son [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon]], although Amory had only killed Rhaenys during the [[Sack of King's Landing]].{{ref|ASOS|53}}
 
Prince Oberyn comes to [[King's Landing]] to claim his brother [[Doran Martell|Doran]]'s [[small council]] seat, and to finally receive justice for the death of his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]],{{Ref|asos|38}} as had been promised to the Martells by acting [[Hand of the King]] [[Tyrion Lannister]].{{Ref|acok|20}} Whenever he happens to see Tyrion, he asks when "justice would be served".{{Ref|asos|53}} However, Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] plans lie to Oberyn and claim that the now-deceased Ser [[Amory Lorch]] was responsible for the deaths of Elia, her daughter [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys]], and her son [[Aegon Targaryen (son of Rhaegar)|Aegon]], although Amory had only killed Rhaenys during the [[Sack of King's Landing]].{{ref|ASOS|53}}
  
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When Tyrion is accused of Joffrey's murder, Oberyn is one of the judges. The day before a judgement is to be pronounced, Oberyn offers to be Tyrion's champion in a [[trial by combat]], if Tyrion tells who is guilty of the murder of Elia. Tyrion takes Oberyn up on his offer. He denies any involvement of his father, Tywin, but tells Oberyn that Amory killed Rhaenys and Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] killed Elia and Aegon.{{Ref|aSoS|66}} Oberyn knows already that Gregor will be his adversary.  
 
When Tyrion is accused of Joffrey's murder, Oberyn is one of the judges. The day before a judgement is to be pronounced, Oberyn offers to be Tyrion's champion in a [[trial by combat]], if Tyrion tells who is guilty of the murder of Elia. Tyrion takes Oberyn up on his offer. He denies any involvement of his father, Tywin, but tells Oberyn that Amory killed Rhaenys and Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] killed Elia and Aegon.{{Ref|aSoS|66}} Oberyn knows already that Gregor will be his adversary.  
  
Oberyn wounds Gregor several times by finding chinks in his armor, severing Gregor's hamstring after the latter tires from chasing him. He breaks his spear in Gregor's belly, but rather than killing him, Oberyn insists that Gregor confess to Elia's murder. Changing the tide of the battle, Gregor trips Oberyn and smashes his armored fist into Oberyn's face, dashing out the prince's brains after first destroying his teeth and knocking out his eyes. Before killing Oberyn, however, Gregor roars his guilt in killing Elia and Aegon for for all to hear.{{Ref|aSoS|70}}
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Oberyn wounds Gregor several times by finding chinks in his armor, severing Gregor's hamstring after the latter tires from chasing him. He breaks his spear in Gregor's belly, but rather than killing him, Oberyn insists that Gregor confess to Elia's murder. Changing the tide of the battle, Gregor trips Oberyn and smashes his armored fist into Oberyn's face, dashing out the prince's brains after first destroying his teeth and knocking out his eyes. Before killing Oberyn, however, Gregor roars his guilt in killing Elia and Aegon for all to hear.{{Ref|aSoS|70}}
  
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
 
===''A Feast for Crows''===
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==Quotes by Oberyn==
 
==Quotes by Oberyn==
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[[File:Oberyn martell by bellabergolts.jpg‎‎|Oberyn Martell by Bella Bergolts©.|thumb|300px]]
  
 
{{Quote|'''Ellaria''': You're going to fight [[Gregor Clegane|that]]?<br>'''Oberyn''': I'm going to kill that.{{Ref|asos|70}}|Oberyn and [[Ellaria Sand]]}}
 
{{Quote|'''Ellaria''': You're going to fight [[Gregor Clegane|that]]?<br>'''Oberyn''': I'm going to kill that.{{Ref|asos|70}}|Oberyn and [[Ellaria Sand]]}}
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{{quote|If you die before you say [[Elia Martell|her name]], I will hunt you through all seven hells.{{ref|ASOS|70}}|Oberyn to [[Gregor Clegane]]}}
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{{Quote|If you die before you say [[Elia Martell|her name]], I will hunt you through all seven hells.{{ref|ASOS|70}}|Oberyn to [[Gregor Clegane]]}}
  
 
==Quotes about Oberyn==
 
==Quotes about Oberyn==

Revision as of 21:37, 12 July 2018

House Martell.svg
Oberyn Martell
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Oberyn Martell by MagaliVilleneuve©.

Aliases
Titles
Allegiances
Race "Salty" Dornishman
Culture Dornishmen
Born 257 AC or 258 AC[5]
Died 300 AC
King's Landing
Books

Played by Pedro Pascal
TV series Season 4

Prince Oberyn Nymeros Martell, also known as the Red Viper, is a member of House Martell and is the younger brother of Doran Martell, Prince of Dorne. Oberyn has eight bastard daughters called the Sand Snakes, the four youngest of whom are by his current paramour, Ellaria Sand. In the television adaptation Game of Thrones Oberyn is portrayed by Pedro Pascal.

Appearance and Character

Oberyn has the features of a salty Dornishmen. He is a tall, slender, graceful, and fit man,[6][7] and has a lined and saturnine face with thin eyebrows, black "viper" eyes and a sharp nose.[6][7] His hair is lustrous and black with only a few silver streaks and recedes from his brow into a widow's peak.[6]

Oberyn has always been fierce.[8] He has a fearsome and notorious reputation.[6][9] According to Lord Tywin Lannister, Oberyn has always been half-mad.[2] Oberyn's brother Doran has described him as "deadly, dangerous, [and] unpredictable", stating that "no man dared tread on him".[10] However, Doran also claims Oberyn is rash.[8] A witty man who is sharp of tongue,[6][7] Oberyn has claimed to have been "a monstrous young fellow" in his youth.[11] Oberyn is a bloodthirsty man, who for years has sought revenge for his sister Elia, with whom he had been inseparable as children.[6] He studied at the Citadel until he grew bored, and has traveled the world, learning much about poisons.[6]

Rumor has it that Oberyn is bisexual.[6] His one-time squire,[12] Ser Daemon Sand, is rumored to have been one of his lovers.[13] Additionally, it is said Oberyn has "begotten bastard girls all over Dorne", though in reality only four of his eight daughters are Dornish, born to his long-time paramour, Ellaria Sand.[14] He fearlessly claimed and raised them,[15] arming them so they would be able to defend themselves[16] and allowing them the freedom to choose between wedding, or taking pleasure wherever it can be found.[16]

Oberyn has an interest in fine horseflesh.[6] He despises Lord Mace Tyrell,[7] calling him the "Fat Flower of Highgarden".[6][7]

Oberyn is a renowned warrior,[6] quick as a water snake[8] and very athletic.[11]

History

Early life

In his youth, Oberyn was fostered at Sandstone.[17] When in his teens, Oberyn travelled with his mother, the ruling Princess of Dorne, and his sister, Princess Elia Martell, and met multiple potential marriage candidates for his sister, visiting castles at Starfall, the Arbor, Oldtown, the Shield Islands, and Crakehall. Oberyn spent his time mocking Elia's suitors. The last castle they visited was Casterly Rock, where they arrived shortly after the death of Joanna Lannister in childbirth. According to Oberyn, his mother and Lady Joanna had planned to wed either Oberyn to Cersei Lannister, or Elia to Jaime Lannister, or both. Lord Tywin Lannister, however, was unreceptive of the suggestion, stating that his daughter would marry Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. He offered the newborn Tyrion Lannister as a husband for Elia instead, which was seen as an insult.[11]

At the age of sixteen, Oberyn was found in bed with the paramour of Lord Edgar Yronwood, so the lord challenged him to a duel. The duel was to first blood, given the prince's youth and high birth, and both took cuts. Edgar's wounds festered and killed him. Oberyn has been known as the "Red Viper" ever since by friends and foes alike, due to rumors that he fought the duel with a poisoned blade.[6] Afterward, Oberyn was sent to Oldtown and then to Lys in temporary exile (though none called it such) in order for House Martell to make peace with House Yronwood, and Prince Quentyn Martell was sent as a ward to Yronwood.[13]

Oberyn traveled extensively in the Free Cities, where he learned much about poisons and perhaps even darker arts. He had studied at the Citadel, going so far as to forge six links of a maester's chain before he grew bored. He had soldiered in the Disputed Lands across the narrow sea, riding with the Second Sons for a time before forming his own company. It is said that he beds both men and women, and has begotten eight bastard daughters, called the Sand Snakes.[6] Oberyn, however, does not let his children grow up wanting: he takes responsibility for them, and actively seeks to help raise all his children (something few lords do when it comes to their bastard offspring). He teaches them how to defend themselves and allows them great independence in growing up.[16]

Prince Oberyn was unhorsed by Prince Rhaegar Targaryen and Ser Barristan Selmy at a tourney at Storm's End.[18][19] He was also present during the tourney at Harrenhal in 281 AC, where he danced with Lady Ashara Dayne.[20]

Baratheon Era

Oberyn had a close relationship with his sister Elia. It is currently unknown where Oberyn was during Robert's Rebellion, possibly having remained in Dorne or been serving in Essos in a free company.[21]

During the Sack of King's Landing, Ser Gregor Clegane raped and murdered Elia and also killed her son, Prince Aegon Targaryen. Another Lannister knight, Ser Amory Lorch killed her daughter, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. After hearing of these deaths, Oberyn attempted to raise Dorne for the exiled Prince Viserys Targaryen. The new Hand of the King, Lord Jon Arryn, travelled to Sunspear in the year following the war, and was able to keep the peace, but Oberyn has desired revenge ever since.[6] After the war, Oberyn seldom left Dorne.[2]

Oberyn is primarily responsible for giving modern revitalization to the ongoing feud between his House and the Tyrells, because he accidentally crippled Willas Tyrell in a tourney. Oberyn struck Willas's breastplate clean, but the boy's foot caught in a stirrup as he fell and his horse fell on top of him. Oberyn sent his own maester to help treat Willas, who holds no grudge against Oberyn. The two correspond via raven message as both share a passion for horses.[6]

Oberyn and his brother Doran, Prince of Dorne, worked in secret for years planning on bringing an end to the reign of King Robert I Baratheon and destroying House Lannister.[16] Oberyn traveled to Braavos, where Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen were living with Ser Willem Darry. Oberyn and Willem signed a secret marriage pact, with the Sealord of Braavos as witness, promising Viserys the hand of Princess Arianne Martell in marriage, in return for Dorne's help in reclaiming the Iron Throne from House Baratheon.[22]

Oberyn eventually granted knighthood on his squire, Ser Daemon Sand.[13] Prince Quentyn Martell choose to be knighted by Lord Anders Yronwood instead of Oberyn.[3]

Recent Events

A Storm of Swords

The Red Viper vs The Mountain - by zippo514©.

Prince Oberyn comes to King's Landing to claim his brother Doran's small council seat, and to finally receive justice for the death of his sister Elia,[6] as had been promised to the Martells by acting Hand of the King Tyrion Lannister.[23] Whenever he happens to see Tyrion, he asks when "justice would be served".[2] However, Lord Tywin Lannister plans lie to Oberyn and claim that the now-deceased Ser Amory Lorch was responsible for the deaths of Elia, her daughter Rhaenys, and her son Aegon, although Amory had only killed Rhaenys during the Sack of King's Landing.[2]

Oberyn gives King Joffrey I Baratheon a red gold scorpion brooch for the royal wedding. [24]

When Tyrion is accused of Joffrey's murder, Oberyn is one of the judges. The day before a judgement is to be pronounced, Oberyn offers to be Tyrion's champion in a trial by combat, if Tyrion tells who is guilty of the murder of Elia. Tyrion takes Oberyn up on his offer. He denies any involvement of his father, Tywin, but tells Oberyn that Amory killed Rhaenys and Ser Gregor Clegane killed Elia and Aegon.[7] Oberyn knows already that Gregor will be his adversary.

Oberyn wounds Gregor several times by finding chinks in his armor, severing Gregor's hamstring after the latter tires from chasing him. He breaks his spear in Gregor's belly, but rather than killing him, Oberyn insists that Gregor confess to Elia's murder. Changing the tide of the battle, Gregor trips Oberyn and smashes his armored fist into Oberyn's face, dashing out the prince's brains after first destroying his teeth and knocking out his eyes. Before killing Oberyn, however, Gregor roars his guilt in killing Elia and Aegon for all to hear.[11]

A Feast for Crows

Oberyn achieves posthumous vengeance as Ser Gregor Clegane dies a slow and agonizing death.[8][25]

Oberyn's daughters, the Sand Snakes, seek vengeance for his death; Prince Doran Martell orders Areo Hotah to place them under arrest to keep the peace.[8]

A Dance with Dragons

After Gregor Clegane's skull has been brought to Sunspear, Oberyn's family wonders how to be certain it was indeed Gregor's. Tyene Sand claims to know which poison Oberyn had used during his duel with Gregor and states that if his spear so much as broke Gregor's skin, Gregor could not have survived.[10]

Quotes by Oberyn

Oberyn Martell by Bella Bergolts©.

Ellaria: You're going to fight that?
Oberyn: I'm going to kill that.[11]

—Oberyn and Ellaria Sand


Elia Martell, Princess of Dorne, you raped her. You murdered her. You killed her children.[11]

—Oberyn to Gregor Clegane


If you die before you say her name, I will hunt you through all seven hells.[11]

—Oberyn to Gregor Clegane

Quotes about Oberyn

Oberyn has always been half-mad.[2]


The man's infamous, and not just for poisoning his sword. He has more bastards than Robert, and beds with boys as well.[26]


He knew the man only by reputation ... but the reputation was fearsome.[6]

—thoughts of Tyrion Lannister

Oberyn was ever the viper. Deadly, dangerous, unpredictable. No man dared tread on him.[10]

Family

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Princess
of Dorne
 
Prince
Consort
 
 
 
 
 
Lewyn
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Doran
 
Mellario
of Norvos
 
Mors
 
Olyvar
 
Elia
 
Rhaegar
Targaryen
 
 
 
 
Various
women
 
Oberyn
 
Ellaria
Sand
 
 
Manfrey
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arianne
 
Quentyn
 
Trystane
 
 
 
 
 
Rhaenys
Targaryen
 
Aegon
Targaryen
 
Obara
Sand
 
 
Tyene
Sand
 
 
Elia
Sand
 
 
Dorea
Sand
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nymeria
Sand
 
Sarella
Sand
 
Obella
Sand
 
Loreza
Sand
 


Behind the Scenes

The Visconti of Milan, whose arms depicted a blue viper, were an inspiration for Oberyn, the Red Viper.[27]

References

  1. A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 53, Tyrion VI.
  3. 3.0 3.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.
  4. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 27, Jaime III.
  5. See the Oberyn Martell calculation.
  6. 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 38, Tyrion V.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 66, Tyrion IX.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 2, The Captain Of Guards.
  9. A Dance with Dragons, Epilogue.
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 38, The Watcher.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 70, Tyrion X.
  12. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 24, Cersei V.
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 The Winds of Winter, Arianne I
  14. A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
  15. George R. R. Martin's A World of Ice and Fire, Oberyn Martell.
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 40, Princess In The Tower.
  17. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 21, The Queenmaker.
  18. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 42, Daenerys IV.
  19. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 67, Jaime VIII.
  20. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 24, Bran II.
  21. So Spake Martin: Various Questions Concerning Tywin, Oberyn, Gregor, the North, and Sansa (April 15, 2008)
  22. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 43, Daenerys VII.
  23. A Clash of Kings, Chapter 20, Tyrion V.
  24. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 59, Sansa IV.
  25. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 17, Cersei IV.
  26. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 62, Jaime VII.
  27. So Spake Martin: Private Meeting (Sante Fe, NM), May 04, 2004