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Prince '''Oberyn Martell''' is [[Doran Martell|Doran]]'s hot-headed younger brother. He has been called "the Red Viper" since [[House Yronwood|Lord Yronwood]] died from wounds sustained in a duel with him, causing rumors that he poisons his weapons. He is a forceful, lusty man with a quick wit and barbed tongue. Oberyn has traveled the world, founded his own mercenary company, and even studied at the [[Citadel]]. He became an enemy of [[House Tyrell]] after accidentally injuring [[Willas Tyrell|Willas]]'s leg in a tourney, though Willas himself holds no grudge against him. He has eight bastard daughters, called the [[Sand Snakes]], the four youngest of which by his current paramour [[Ellaria Sand]]. Some rumors hold that he is bisexual.  
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| Alias = The Red Viper
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| Title = Prince of Dorne
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| Allegiance = [[House Martell]]
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| Place_of_Death = King's Landing
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| Date_of_Death = [299 AL]]
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Prince '''Oberyn Martell''' is [[Doran Martell|Doran]]'s hot-headed younger brother. He has been called "the Red Viper" since [[House Yronwood|Lord Yronwood]] died from wounds sustained in a duel with him, causing rumours that he poisons his weapons<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 38|Chapter 38]], Tyrion</ref>. He is a forceful, lusty man with a quick wit and barbed tongue. Oberyn has travelled the world, founded his own mercenary company, and even studied at the [[Citadel]]. He became an enemy of [[House Tyrell]] after accidentally injuring [[Willas Tyrell|Willas]]'s leg in a tourney, though Willas himself holds no grudge against him. He has eight bastard daughters, called the [[Sand Snakes]], the four youngest of which by his current paramour [[Ellaria Sand]]. Some rumours hold that he is bisexual<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 38|Chapter 38]], Tyrion</ref>.  
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Oberyn had a very close relationship with his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]], and attempted to raise Dorne for [[Viserys  Targaryen|Viserys]] after her murder. He has desired revenge ever since.
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Oberyn had a very close relationship with his sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]], and attempted to raise Dorne for [[Viserys  Targaryen|Viserys]]<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 38|Chapter 38]], Tyrion</ref> after her murder. He has desired revenge ever since.
  
Oberyn went to [[King's Landing]] to take his brother's seat on the [[small council]], and to obtain justice for his sister's murder as promised by [[Tyrion Lannister]]. Oberyn rebuked the Lannisters' empty promises, and his incendiary presence threatened the peace of the city. When Tyrion was accused of Joffrey's murder, Oberyn volunteered to champion him in his trial by combat, knowing that his opponent would be his sister's killer, [[Gregor Clegane]], and wanting to kill him with his bare hands. Despite his enormous physical disadvantage, Oberyn managed to wound Clegane several times and cripple him. As Oberyn prolonged Gregor's death, trying to wring a murder confession from him, the prostrate Clegane managed to grab hold of Oberyn and smash his armored fist into Oberyn's face, killing him. Oberyn achieved posthumous vengeance by having coated his spear in a special kind of poison, leaving Clegane to die slowly and in tremendous agony.
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Oberyn went to [[King's Landing]] to take his brother's seat on the [[small council]], and to obtain justice for his sister's murder as promised by [[Tyrion Lannister]]. Oberyn rebuked the Lannisters' empty promises, and his incendiary presence threatened the peace of the city<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 53|Chapter 53]], Tyrion</ref>. When Tyrion was accused of Joffrey's murder, Oberyn was one of the judges. The day before a judgement was pronounced Oberyn offered to be Tyrion's champion in a Trial by Battle if Tyrion would tell who was guilty of the murder of Elia Martell. Tyrion took him up on his offer and told him that Ser [[Armory Lorch]] had killed Rhaenys and Gregor Clegane had killed Elia and Aegon<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 66|Chapter 66]], Tyrion</ref>. At that time Oberyn knew already that Ser Gregor would be his adversary.  
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Despite his enormous physical disadvantage, Oberyn managed to wound Clegane several times and cripple him. As Oberyn prolonged Gregor's death, trying to wring a murder confession from him, the prostrate Clegane managed to grab hold of Oberyn and smash his armoured fist into Oberyn's face, killing him<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 70|Chapter 70]], Tyrion</ref>. Oberyn achieved posthumous vengeance by having coated his spear in a special kind of poison, leaving Clegane to die slowly and in tremendous agony<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 2|Chapter 2]], The Captain of the Guards</ref>.
  
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
  
Oberyn has a lined face with thin eyebrows, dark black eyes and a sharp nose. His hair is lustrous and black with only a few silver streaks.
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Oberyn has a lined face with thin eyebrows, black "viper" eyes<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 2|Chapter 2]], The Captain of the Guards</ref> and a sharp nose. His hair is lustrous and black with only a few silver streaks<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 38|Chapter 38]], Tyrion</ref>.
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==Family==
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{{Martell tree}}
  
 
==References and sources==
 
==References and sources==

Revision as of 16:12, 29 September 2009

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Oberyn Martell
Alias The Red Viper
Title Prince of Dorne
Allegiance House Martell
Died [299 AL]]
King's Landing
Book A Storm of Swords

Prince Oberyn Martell is Doran's hot-headed younger brother. He has been called "the Red Viper" since Lord Yronwood died from wounds sustained in a duel with him, causing rumours that he poisons his weapons[1]. He is a forceful, lusty man with a quick wit and barbed tongue. Oberyn has travelled the world, founded his own mercenary company, and even studied at the Citadel. He became an enemy of House Tyrell after accidentally injuring Willas's leg in a tourney, though Willas himself holds no grudge against him. He has eight bastard daughters, called the Sand Snakes, the four youngest of which by his current paramour Ellaria Sand. Some rumours hold that he is bisexual[2].

History

Oberyn had a very close relationship with his sister Elia, and attempted to raise Dorne for Viserys[3] after her murder. He has desired revenge ever since.

Oberyn went to King's Landing to take his brother's seat on the small council, and to obtain justice for his sister's murder as promised by Tyrion Lannister. Oberyn rebuked the Lannisters' empty promises, and his incendiary presence threatened the peace of the city[4]. When Tyrion was accused of Joffrey's murder, Oberyn was one of the judges. The day before a judgement was pronounced Oberyn offered to be Tyrion's champion in a Trial by Battle if Tyrion would tell who was guilty of the murder of Elia Martell. Tyrion took him up on his offer and told him that Ser Armory Lorch had killed Rhaenys and Gregor Clegane had killed Elia and Aegon[5]. At that time Oberyn knew already that Ser Gregor would be his adversary.

Despite his enormous physical disadvantage, Oberyn managed to wound Clegane several times and cripple him. As Oberyn prolonged Gregor's death, trying to wring a murder confession from him, the prostrate Clegane managed to grab hold of Oberyn and smash his armoured fist into Oberyn's face, killing him[6]. Oberyn achieved posthumous vengeance by having coated his spear in a special kind of poison, leaving Clegane to die slowly and in tremendous agony[7].

Appearance

Oberyn has a lined face with thin eyebrows, black "viper" eyes[8] and a sharp nose. His hair is lustrous and black with only a few silver streaks[9].

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
 


References and sources

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