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| House_name = House Nymeros Martell of [[Sunspear]]
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| House_name = House Nymeros Martell of Sunspear
 
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| Coat_of_arms = A gold spear piercing a red sun on an orange field<br>''(Tenné, a sun-in-splendour gules transfixed by a spear or)''
 
| Coat_of_arms = A gold spear piercing a red sun on an orange field<br>''(Tenné, a sun-in-splendour gules transfixed by a spear or)''
 
| Words = ''Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken''
 
| Words = ''Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken''
| Seat = [[Old Palace]] within [[Sunspear]]
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| Seat = [[Old Palace]] in [[Sunspear]]
 
| Current_Lord = Prince [[Doran Martell]]
 
| Current_Lord = Prince [[Doran Martell]]
 
| Region = [[Dorne]]
 
| Region = [[Dorne]]
| Title = Lord of the [[Sandship]]<br>Lord of Sunspear<br>[[Prince of Dorne]]
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| Title = [[Lord of Sunspear]]<br>[[Lord of the Sandship]] (formerly)<br>[[Prince of Dorne]]
| Heir = [[Arianne Martell]]
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| Heir = Princess [[Arianne Martell]]
 
| Overlord = [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]
 
| Overlord = [[House Baratheon of King's Landing]]
 
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| Founded_in = Unknown <small>(House Martell)</small><br>[[700 BC]] <small>(House Nymeros Martell)</small>
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| Founded_in = [[Andal Invasion]] <small>(House Martell)</small><br>[[700 BC]] <small>(House Nymeros Martell)</small>
 
| Founder = [[Morgan Martell]] <small>(House Martell)</small><br>[[Mors Martell]] & [[Nymeria]] <small>(House Nymeros Martell)</small>
 
| Founder = [[Morgan Martell]] <small>(House Martell)</small><br>[[Mors Martell]] & [[Nymeria]] <small>(House Nymeros Martell)</small>
 
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'''House Nymeros Martell''', usually simply called '''House Martell''', is one of the [[Great Houses]] of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] and the ruling house of [[Dorne]]. "Nymeros" indicates "of the line of [[Nymeria]],"<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Concerning_Dorne/ Concerning Dorne (October 28, 2001)]</ref> referring to the union of the Martells with the [[Rhoynar|Rhoynish]] warrior queen [[Nymeria]] around [[700 BC]]. [[Prince of Dorne]] rules Dorne from [[Sunspear]] in southeastern [[Dorne]].
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'''House Nymeros Martell of Sunspear''', usually simply called '''House Martell''', is one of the [[Great Houses]] of the [[Seven Kingdoms]] and the ruling house of [[Dorne]]. "Nymeros" indicates "of the line of [[Nymeria]],"<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Concerning_Dorne/ Concerning Dorne (October 28, 2001)]</ref> referring to the union of the Martells with the [[Rhoynar|Rhoynish]] warrior queen [[Nymeria]] around [[700 BC]]. [[Prince of Dorne]] rules Dorne from [[Sunspear]] in southeastern [[Dorne]].
  
 
The Martells of old used a spear as their emblem, while Nymeria and her [[Rhoynar]] used the sun as theirs. When Nymeria wed Lord [[Mors Martell]], the symbols were combined into a gold spear piercing a red sun on an orange field. Their words are ''Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken''.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}} In appearance they are what [[Daeron I Targaryen]] considered [[Dornishmen|salty Dornishmen]], with dark eyes, dark hair in ringlets, and olive skin.
 
The Martells of old used a spear as their emblem, while Nymeria and her [[Rhoynar]] used the sun as theirs. When Nymeria wed Lord [[Mors Martell]], the symbols were combined into a gold spear piercing a red sun on an orange field. Their words are ''Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken''.{{Ref|aCoK|Appendix}} In appearance they are what [[Daeron I Targaryen]] considered [[Dornishmen|salty Dornishmen]], with dark eyes, dark hair in ringlets, and olive skin.
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===Nymeria's War===
 
===Nymeria's War===
 
:{{Main|Nymeria's War}}
 
:{{Main|Nymeria's War}}
At the time of the [[Rhoynish Wars]], the Martells were one of the lesser ruling families of Dorne. At the time of the arrival of the [[Rhoynar|Rhoynish]] warrior queen [[Nymeria]], around [[700 BC]], the lands of the Martells were dwarfed by those of [[House Yronwood]].<ref>''[[The Winds of Winter]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref> [[Mors Martell]], the Lord of the [[Sandship]], saw an opportunity in the arrival of the Rhoynar, and took Nymeria to wife. Combining their strength, the two managed to unite all of Dorne under their rule in [[Nymeria's War]].{{Ref|twoiaf| Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: The Coming of the Rhoynar}}
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At the time of the [[Rhoynish Wars]], the Martells were one of the lesser ruling families of Dorne. At the time of the arrival of the [[Rhoynar|Rhoynish]] warrior queen [[Nymeria]], around [[700 BC]], the lands of the Martells were dwarfed by those of [[House Yronwood]].<ref>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref> [[Mors Martell]], the Lord of the [[Sandship]], saw an opportunity in the arrival of the Rhoynar, and took Nymeria to wife. Combining their strength, the two managed to unite all of Dorne under their rule in [[Nymeria's War]].{{Ref|twoiaf| Ancient History: Ten Thousand Ships}}{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: The Coming of the Rhoynar}}
  
 
The union of their peoples saw the Martells abandon many of their older [[Andal]] customs in favor of those of the Rhoynar. Nymeria named Mors [[Prince of Dorne]] instead of king, and their lands and title passed down to their eldest child, their daughter, regardless of Nymeria marrying again after Mors's death and giving birth to a male child. The Spear Tower and the Tower of the Sun, the towers of Sunspear's [[Old Palace]], were built in the Rhoynish fashion.{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Sunspear}}
 
The union of their peoples saw the Martells abandon many of their older [[Andal]] customs in favor of those of the Rhoynar. Nymeria named Mors [[Prince of Dorne]] instead of king, and their lands and title passed down to their eldest child, their daughter, regardless of Nymeria marrying again after Mors's death and giving birth to a male child. The Spear Tower and the Tower of the Sun, the towers of Sunspear's [[Old Palace]], were built in the Rhoynish fashion.{{ref|TWOIAF| Dorne: Sunspear}}
  
===Targaryen Wars===
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===Targaryen Era===
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:{{See also|First Dornish War|Conquest of Dorne}}
During [[Aegon's Conquest]], Queen [[Rhaenys Targaryen]] confronted the aged [Princess of Dorne]], [[Meria Martell]], at [[Sunspear]]. When Meria refused to submit to the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]], Rhaenys departed Dorne.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} The Targaryens returned in {{Date|4}}, starting the [[First Dornish War]]. When their forces arrived at [[Sunspear]], Meria had vanished. King [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon I]] and Queen Rhaenys Targaryen declared themselves victorious and left [[Lord Rosby (Warden of the Sands)|Lord Rosby]] as [[castellan of Sunspear]] as they returned to King's Landing. However, the Dornishmen quickly came out of hiding, [[Defenestration of Sunspear|retaking Sunspear]]. Lord Rosby was captured, and thrown from a window atop the [[Spear Tower]] by Princess Meria herself.{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}} In later phases of the war, the Targaryens burned every Dornish stronghold at least once, with the exception of Sunspear and its shadow city. According to the Dornishmen,  the Targaryens were did not dare to attack Sunspear as they feared that Princess Meria might have purchased a device from [[Lys]] to slay their dragons. In his ''[[Conjectures]]'' [[Archmaester]] [[Timotty]] suggests that Aegon hoped to turn the Dornish against the Martells by leaving them the only ones unharmed, and letters have been discovered in which [[Dornish Marches|Marcher lords]] claimed to the Dornish that the Martells had bought their safety. However, the tactics did not work.{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}
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During [[Aegon's Conquest]], Queen [[Rhaenys Targaryen]] confronted the aged [[Prince of Dorne|Princess of Dorne]], [[Meria Martell]], at [[Sunspear]]. When Meria refused to submit to the [[House Targaryen|Targaryens]], Rhaenys departed Dorne.{{ref|TWOIAF| The Reign of the Dragons: The Conquest}} The Targaryens returned in {{Date|4}}, starting the [[First Dornish War]]. When their forces arrived at [[Sunspear]], Meria had vanished. King [[Aegon I Targaryen|Aegon I]] and Queen Rhaenys Targaryen declared themselves victorious and left [[Lord Rosby (Warden of the Sands)|Lord Rosby]] as [[castellan of Sunspear]] as they returned to King's Landing. However, the Dornishmen quickly came out of hiding, [[Defenestration of Sunspear|retaking Sunspear]]. Lord Rosby was captured, and thrown from a window atop the [[Spear Tower]] by Princess Meria herself.{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}} In later phases of the war, the Targaryens burned every Dornish stronghold at least once, with the exception of Sunspear and its shadow city. According to the Dornishmen,  the Targaryens were did not dare to attack Sunspear as they feared that Princess Meria might have purchased a device from [[Lys]] to slay their dragons. In his ''[[Conjectures]]'' [[Archmaester]] [[Timotty]] suggests that Aegon hoped to turn the Dornish against the Martells by leaving them the only ones unharmed, and letters have been discovered in which [[Dornish Marches|Marcher lords]] claimed to the Dornish that the Martells had bought their safety. However, the tactics did not work.{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}}
  
 
After nine years, the First Dornish War came to an end in {{Date|13}}. When the elderly Princess Meria died, her son [[Nymor Martell|Nymor]] assumed rule over Dorne. Desiring peace, he sent his daughter [[Deria Martell|Deria]] to [[King's Landing]] with an escort as an peace envoy. She brought with her the skull of Rhaenys's dragon [[Meraxes]] and a letter from Prince Nymor. Although at first determined to refuse the peace offer, Aegon agreed to it after reading Nymor's letter.{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}} During the remainder of King Aegon I's reign, the Martells and Targaryens remained on good terms. In {{Date|23}}, King Aegon I and his son [[Aenys I Targaryen|Aenys]] visited Sunspear for a "feast of friendship" celebrating the tenth anniversary of the peace accord with Princess Deria, now the [[Princess of Dorne]].{{Ref|tsotd}} In {{Date|37}}, as the [[Vulture King]] troubled the lands surrounding the border between Dorne and the Iron Throne, Princess Deria insisted to King [[Aenys I Targaryen]] that she was doing what she could to end the rebellion, many suspected that she was secretly giving the rebel her support.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}{{Ref|tsotd}}
 
After nine years, the First Dornish War came to an end in {{Date|13}}. When the elderly Princess Meria died, her son [[Nymor Martell|Nymor]] assumed rule over Dorne. Desiring peace, he sent his daughter [[Deria Martell|Deria]] to [[King's Landing]] with an escort as an peace envoy. She brought with her the skull of Rhaenys's dragon [[Meraxes]] and a letter from Prince Nymor. Although at first determined to refuse the peace offer, Aegon agreed to it after reading Nymor's letter.{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragons}} During the remainder of King Aegon I's reign, the Martells and Targaryens remained on good terms. In {{Date|23}}, King Aegon I and his son [[Aenys I Targaryen|Aenys]] visited Sunspear for a "feast of friendship" celebrating the tenth anniversary of the peace accord with Princess Deria, now the [[Princess of Dorne]].{{Ref|tsotd}} In {{Date|37}}, as the [[Vulture King]] troubled the lands surrounding the border between Dorne and the Iron Throne, Princess Deria insisted to King [[Aenys I Targaryen]] that she was doing what she could to end the rebellion, many suspected that she was secretly giving the rebel her support.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aenys I}}{{Ref|tsotd}}
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In {{date|110}} Prince [[Qoren Martell]] gave his support to the [[Kingdom of the Three Daughters|Triarchy]] in the war against Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] and Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] in the [[Stepstones]].{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragon}}{{Ref|TRP}} Daemon's brother, King [[Viserys I Targaryen]], spoke of wedding his daughter [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]] to the Prince of Dorne as a way of finally uniting the Seven Kingdoms, though ultimately this did not occur.{{ref|trp}} During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], Prince Qoren was contacted by [[Hand of the King]] [[Otto Hightower]], but refused the alliance, claiming he'd "''sooner sleep with scorpions''".{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Dorne Aainst the Dragons}}
 
In {{date|110}} Prince [[Qoren Martell]] gave his support to the [[Kingdom of the Three Daughters|Triarchy]] in the war against Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] and Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] in the [[Stepstones]].{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Dorne Against the Dragon}}{{Ref|TRP}} Daemon's brother, King [[Viserys I Targaryen]], spoke of wedding his daughter [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]] to the Prince of Dorne as a way of finally uniting the Seven Kingdoms, though ultimately this did not occur.{{ref|trp}} During the [[Dance of the Dragons]], Prince Qoren was contacted by [[Hand of the King]] [[Otto Hightower]], but refused the alliance, claiming he'd "''sooner sleep with scorpions''".{{Ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Dorne Aainst the Dragons}}
  
King [[Daeron I Targaryen]] [[Conquest of Dorne|conquered Dorne]] in {{Date|158}} when the Prince of Dorne bent the knee at the [[Submission of Sunspear]]. Rebellion continued until Daeron's death in {{Date|161}},{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} after which his brother, King [[Baelor I Targaryen|Baelor I]], travelled to Sunspear and agreed to a peace with House Martell. This included a betrothal between [[Mariah Martell]] and Prince [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron Targaryen]].{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} Mariah's brother [[Maron Martell|Maron]] was Daeron's most important supporter,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} and upon Daeron's ascension, agreed to join Dorne under Targaryen rule. This became official in {{Date|187}}, when Maron married Daeron's sister [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys]].{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2008/04/ Targaryen History (April 20, 2008)]</ref>  
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King [[Daeron I Targaryen]] [[Conquest of Dorne|conquered Dorne]] in {{Date|158}} when the Prince of Dorne bent the knee at the [[Submission of Sunspear]]. Rebellion continued until Daeron's death in {{Date|161}},{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} after which his brother, King [[Baelor I Targaryen|Baelor I]], travelled to Sunspear and agreed to a peace with House Martell. This included a betrothal between [[Myriah Martell]] and Prince [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron Targaryen]].{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} Myriah's brother [[Maron Martell|Maron]] was Daeron's most important supporter,{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon IV}} and upon Daeron's ascension, agreed to join Dorne under Targaryen rule. This became official in {{Date|187}}, when Maron married Daeron's sister [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys]].{{Ref|aGoT|Appendix}}<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2008/04/ Targaryen History (April 20, 2008)]</ref>  
  
 
During Daeron II's reign, Dornish influence at court increased, while Daeron's other lords began to grow dissatisfied with the concessions Maron had won during the negotiations. These complaints, among others, were reasons causing several lords to oppose Daeron II's rule during the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}
 
During Daeron II's reign, Dornish influence at court increased, while Daeron's other lords began to grow dissatisfied with the concessions Maron had won during the negotiations. These complaints, among others, were reasons causing several lords to oppose Daeron II's rule during the [[First Blackfyre Rebellion]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Daeron II}}
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In {{Date|273}}, the Princess of Dorne took her younger children [[Oberyn Martell|Oberyn]] and [[Elia Martell|Elia]] to meet potential suitors. Their final destination was [[Casterly Rock]], and despite learning of Lady [[Joanna Lannister]]'s death while at [[Oldtown]], they continued their journey. Oberyn Martell believes that his mother had planned with Joanna to marry either Elia or Oberyn to one of Joanna's twins, [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] and [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]], since there was an empty cabin on their ship meant for someone of high birth. Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] ignored them for weeks. When the Princess of Dorne eventually broached the subject of marriage to him, both matches were brusquely refused. He claimed Cersei was meant to marry Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]], and suggested the new-born dwarf [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] for Elia instead, which was taken as an insult.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}{{Ref|ASOS|38}}{{Ref|ASOS|19}} Shortly thereafter, at the age of sixteen, Oberyn was caught abed with Lord [[Edgar Yronwood]]'s [[paramour]]. To settle the situation, the two fought a duel in which both took wounds. Edgar's wounds festered and killed him, causing rumors Oberyn's blade in the duel had been [[poison]]ed.{{Ref|aSoS|38}} To make peace between the two houses, Oberyn was temporarily exiled.<ref>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'', [[Arianne I (The Winds of Winter)|Arianne I]]</ref>
  
 
===Robert's Rebellion===
 
===Robert's Rebellion===
 
:{{Main|Robert's Rebellion}}
 
:{{Main|Robert's Rebellion}}
In {{Date|273}}, the Princess of Dorne took her younger children [[Oberyn Martell|Oberyn]] and [[Elia Martell|Elia]] to meet potential suitors. Their final destination was [[Casterly Rock]], and despite learning of Lady [[Joanna Lannister]]'s death while at [[Oldtown]], they continued their journey. Oberyn Martell believes that his mother had planned with Joanna to marry either Elia or Oberyn to one of Joanna's twins, [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]] and [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]], since there was an empty cabin on their ship meant for someone of high birth. Lord [[Tywin Lannister]] ignored them for weeks. When the Princess of Dorne eventually broached the subject of marriage to him, both matches were brusquely refused. He claimed Cersei was meant to marry Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]], and suggested the new-born dwarf [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] for Elia instead, which was taken as an insult.{{Ref|ASOS|70}}{{Ref|ASOS|38}}{{Ref|ASOS|19}} In {{Date|279}}, Elia was betrothed to Rhaegar, whom she married the next year.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}}
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In {{Date|279}}, Elia was betrothed to Rhaegar, whom she married the next year.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Aerys II}} When Rhaegar won the [[tourney at Harrenhal]] in {{Date|281}}, he passed over Elia to name [[Lyanna Stark]] the [[Queen of Love and Beauty]]. A year later, he apparently abducted Lyanna, sparking [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Fall of the Dragons: The Year of the False Spring}} Prince [[Doran Martell]], furious at Elia's mistreatment, was slow to lend aid to the Targaryens during the war, but eventually sent ten thousand men to fight for the throne at the [[Battle of the Trident]].{{Ref|asos|37}} One of the casualties at the battle was Prince [[Lewyn Martell]] of the [[Kingsguard]]. A fortnight later, Princess Elia and her two young children were brutally murdered by two [[House Lannister|Lannister]] knights, [[Gregor Clegane]] and [[Amory Lorch]], during the [[Sack of King's Landing]].{{Ref|aSoS|53}}{{Ref|aSoS|70}}{{Ref|aGoT|3}}
  
When Rhaegar won the [[tourney at Harrenhal]] in {{Date|281}}, he passed over Elia to name [[Lyanna Stark]] the [[Queen of Love and Beauty]]. A year later, he apparently abducted Lyanna, sparking [[Robert's Rebellion]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Fall of the Dragons: The Year of the False Spring}} Prince [[Doran Martell]], furious at Elia's mistreatment, was slow to lend aid to the Targaryens during the war, but eventually sent ten thousand men to fight for the throne at the [[Battle of the Trident]].{{Ref|asos|37}} One of the casualties at the battle was Prince [[Lewyn Martell]] of the [[Kingsguard]]. A fortnight later, Princess Elia and her two young children were brutally murdered by two [[House Lannister|Lannister]] knights, [[Gregor Clegane]] and [[Amory Lorch]], during the [[Sack of King's Landing]].{{Ref|aSoS|53}}{{Ref|aSoS|70}}{{Ref|aGoT|3}}
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===Baratheon Dynasty===
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The year following war's end, Oberyn attempted to raise Dorne for the exiled Prince [[Viserys Targaryen]], but the diplomacy between Prince [[Doran Martell]] and [[Jon Arryn]] prevented further conflict.{{Ref|aSoS|38}} In secret, however, Doran and Oberyn worked on bringing an end to the reign of King [[Robert I Baratheon]] and destroying [[House Lannister]].{{Ref|AFFC|40}} A [[secret marriage pact]] was signed, exchanging support to Viserys for a marriage between him and Doran's [[Arianne Martell|heir]].{{Ref|ADWD|43}} However, Doran decides to keep his plots a secret from his daughter [[Arianne Martell|Arianne]],{{Ref|AFFC|40}} which causes a severe deterioration of their once so strong relationship. It also causes Arianne to mistrust her younger brother [[Quentyn Martell|Quentyn]], who lives at [[Yronwood]], serving Lord [[Ormond Yronwood]] as a page and squire.{{Ref|AFFC|21}}
  
The year following war's end, Oberyn attempted to raise Dorne for the exiled Prince [[Viserys Targaryen]], but the diplomacy between Prince [[Doran Martell]] and [[Jon Arryn]] prevented further conflict.{{Ref|aSoS|38}} In secret, however, Doran and Oberyn worked on bringing an end to the reign of King [[Robert I Baratheon]] and destroying [[House Lannister]].{{Ref|AFFC|40} A [[secret marriage pact]] was signed, exchanging support to Viserys for a marriage between him and Doran's [[Arianne Martell|heir]].{{Ref|ADWD|43}}
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The fued between the Martells and Tyrells was revitalized when Oberyn accidentally crippled [[Willas Tyrell]] in a [[tourney]].{{Ref|aSoS|38}}
  
The fued between the Martells and Tyrells was revitalized when Oberyn accidentally crippled [[Willas Tyrell]] in a [[tourney]].{{Ref|aSoS|38}}
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Doran eventually became afflicted with [[w:gout|gout]], and in {{Date|298}} moved from [[Sunspear]] to the [[Water Gardens]]. Two years later, Doran's gout has become far worse, and he is no longer able to walk, but instead is usually confined to a wheelchair.{{Ref|affc|2}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
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===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
On the outset of the [[War of the Five Kings]], House Martell stays neutral in the conflict, though it is commonly thought that they will support [[Renly Baratheon]]'s claim.{{Ref|acok|17}} Renly himself assumes this as well.{{Ref|acok|22}} [[Tyrion Lannister]], as acting [[Hand of the King]] in [[Tywin Lannister|his father's]] stead, offers a betrothal between Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]] and Prince [[Doran Martell]]'s youngest son, [[Trystane Martell|Trystane]], justice for his murdered sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]] and her children, and 1a seat on the king's [[small council]], as well as some castles on the [[Dornish Marches]], in return for his loyalty to the Iron Throne and support of Dorne in the war.{{Ref|aCoK|20}} Doran accepts the terms,{{Ref|ACOK|25}} and by the time Myrcella leaves King's Landing to begin the journey to [[Sunspear]], he has called his banners.{{Ref|ACOK|41}}. Once Myrcella arrives in [[Braavos]], Doran sends his armies to the high passes.{{Ref|ACOK|42}} However, he will not send out his armies to give battle unless Dorne is endangered.{{Ref|aCoK|41}}
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On the outset of the [[War of the Five Kings]], House Martell stays neutral in the conflict, though it is commonly thought that they will support [[Renly Baratheon]]'s claim.{{Ref|acok|17}} Renly himself assumes this as well.{{Ref|acok|22}} [[Tyrion Lannister]], as acting [[Hand of the King]] in [[Tywin Lannister|his father's]] stead, offers a betrothal between Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]] and Prince [[Doran Martell]]'s youngest son, [[Trystane Martell|Trystane]], justice for his murdered sister [[Elia Martell|Elia]] and her children, and a seat on the king's [[small council]], as well as some castles on the [[Dornish Marches]], in return for his loyalty to the Iron Throne and support of Dorne in the war.{{Ref|aCoK|20}} Doran accepts the terms,{{Ref|ACOK|25}} and by the time Myrcella leaves King's Landing to begin the journey to [[Sunspear]], he has called his banners.{{Ref|ACOK|41}}. Once Myrcella arrives in [[Braavos]], Doran sends his armies to the high passes.{{Ref|ACOK|42}} However, he will not send out his armies to give battle unless Dorne is endangered.{{Ref|aCoK|41}}
  
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
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Oberyn attends King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon's]] [[purple wedding|wedding feast]]. When [[Tyrion Lannister]] is arrested for the murder of King Joffrey, Oberyn acts as one of the judges of his trial. When it becomes clear that Tyrion's only chance of surviving is a [[trial by combat]], Oberyn offers to be Tyrion's champion, knowing that Gregor Clegane will be the throne's champion, on the condition that Tyrion admits who is truly guilty of the murder of Elia. Tyrion takes Oberyn up on his offer. Though he denies any involvement of his father, he tells Oberyn that Amory killed Rhaenys and Ser Gregor Clegane killed Elia and Aegon.{{Ref|aSoS|66}}  
 
Oberyn attends King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon's]] [[purple wedding|wedding feast]]. When [[Tyrion Lannister]] is arrested for the murder of King Joffrey, Oberyn acts as one of the judges of his trial. When it becomes clear that Tyrion's only chance of surviving is a [[trial by combat]], Oberyn offers to be Tyrion's champion, knowing that Gregor Clegane will be the throne's champion, on the condition that Tyrion admits who is truly guilty of the murder of Elia. Tyrion takes Oberyn up on his offer. Though he denies any involvement of his father, he tells Oberyn that Amory killed Rhaenys and Ser Gregor Clegane killed Elia and Aegon.{{Ref|aSoS|66}}  
  
Oberyn battles Clegane, wounding him with a poisoned spear. Rather than killing Gregor, Oberyn insists that Gregor confess to Elia's murder. 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 battles Clegane, wounding him with a poisoned spear. Rather than killing Gregor, Oberyn insists that Gregor confess to Elia's murder. 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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[[Doran Martell]] welcomes [[Kingsguard]] [[knight]] [[Balon Swann]] into [[Sunspear]]. He now works together with his daughter [[Arianne Martell|Arianne]], who had convinced Myrcella to lie about the origins of her injuries and the manner of [[Arys Oakheart]]'s death. During a feast, Balon presents the Martells with the skull of [[Gregor Clegane]] and invites Doran to fill the vacant Dornish seat on the [[small council]] on Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]]'s behest. Additionally, Doran's youngest son [[Trystane Martell|Trystane]] is invited to accompany Myrcella to King's Landing when she visits [[Tommen Baratheon|her brother]].{{Ref|ADWD|38}}
 
[[Doran Martell]] welcomes [[Kingsguard]] [[knight]] [[Balon Swann]] into [[Sunspear]]. He now works together with his daughter [[Arianne Martell|Arianne]], who had convinced Myrcella to lie about the origins of her injuries and the manner of [[Arys Oakheart]]'s death. During a feast, Balon presents the Martells with the skull of [[Gregor Clegane]] and invites Doran to fill the vacant Dornish seat on the [[small council]] on Queen Regent [[Cersei Lannister]]'s behest. Additionally, Doran's youngest son [[Trystane Martell|Trystane]] is invited to accompany Myrcella to King's Landing when she visits [[Tommen Baratheon|her brother]].{{Ref|ADWD|38}}
  
Following the feast, Doran reveals in private to [[Obara Sand|Obara]], [[Nymeria Sand|Nymeria]], and [[Tyene Sand]] that the royal invitation is an ambush, in which Trystane would be killed. To stop this scheme from coming to fruition, Doran plans to take Balon to Myrcella at the [[Water Gardens]], where she will ask him to hunt down [[Gerold Dayne]] to avenge her injuries and the death of Balon's [[Kingsguard|sworn brother]].{{Ref|ADWD|38}} Obara is to accompany Balon on his hunt,{{Ref|ADWD|38}} while  Nymeria and Tyene are to travel to King's Landing; But while Nymeria is to to accompany Myrcella and claim Doran's [[small council]] seat, Tyene is to travel to the capitol in secret and befriend the New [[High Sparrow|High Septon]] at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]].{{Ref|aDwD|38}}
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Following the feast, Doran reveals in private to [[Obara Sand|Obara]], [[Nymeria Sand|Nymeria]], and [[Tyene Sand]] that the royal invitation is an ambush, in which Trystane would be killed. To stop this scheme from coming to fruition, Doran plans to take Balon to Myrcella at the [[Water Gardens]], where she will ask him to hunt down [[Gerold Dayne]] to avenge her injuries and the death of Balon's [[Kingsguard|sworn brother]].{{Ref|ADWD|38}} Obara is to accompany Balon on his hunt,{{Ref|ADWD|38}} while  Nymeria and Tyene are to travel to King's Landing; But while Nymeria is to accompany Myrcella and claim Doran's [[small council]] seat, Tyene is to travel to the capital in secret and befriend the New [[High Sparrow|High Septon]] at the [[Great Sept of Baelor]].{{Ref|aDwD|38}}
  
 
Quentyn arrives in [[Meereen]]{{Ref|adwd|36}} following a long and dangerous journey.{{Ref|adwd|6}}{{Ref|adwd|25}} He presents Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]] with the [[secret marriage pact]], offering himself in marriage. However, Daenerys refuses him, having already promised to wed [[Hizdahr zo Loraq|a Meereenese noble]].{{Ref|adwd|43}} Quentyn remains in Meereen, during which time he is shown two of Daenerys's three [[dragon]]s by the queen.{{Ref|ADWD|50}} After Daenerys leaves Meereen upon the back of the dragon [[Drogon]], Quentyn, refusing to return home empty-handed, plans to prove his worth by taming at least one of the two remaining dragons, trusting in his [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Targaryen ancestry]]. He hires the [[Windblown]], a sellsword company, for this purpose.{{Ref|aDwD|60}} They secretly enter the [[Dragon pit (Great Pyramid)|pit]] where the dragons are kept, where Quentyn makes his attempt. When the dragon [[Rhaegal]] attacks him from behind, he is bathed in dragonfire.{{Ref|aDwD|68}} He dies three days later.{{Ref|aDwD|70}}
 
Quentyn arrives in [[Meereen]]{{Ref|adwd|36}} following a long and dangerous journey.{{Ref|adwd|6}}{{Ref|adwd|25}} He presents Queen [[Daenerys Targaryen]] with the [[secret marriage pact]], offering himself in marriage. However, Daenerys refuses him, having already promised to wed [[Hizdahr zo Loraq|a Meereenese noble]].{{Ref|adwd|43}} Quentyn remains in Meereen, during which time he is shown two of Daenerys's three [[dragon]]s by the queen.{{Ref|ADWD|50}} After Daenerys leaves Meereen upon the back of the dragon [[Drogon]], Quentyn, refusing to return home empty-handed, plans to prove his worth by taming at least one of the two remaining dragons, trusting in his [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Targaryen ancestry]]. He hires the [[Windblown]], a sellsword company, for this purpose.{{Ref|aDwD|60}} They secretly enter the [[Dragon pit (Great Pyramid)|pit]] where the dragons are kept, where Quentyn makes his attempt. When the dragon [[Rhaegal]] attacks him from behind, he is bathed in dragonfire.{{Ref|aDwD|68}} He dies three days later.{{Ref|aDwD|70}}
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***Princess [[Arianne Martell|Arianne Nymeros Martell]], his eldest daughter and heir.
 
***Princess [[Arianne Martell|Arianne Nymeros Martell]], his eldest daughter and heir.
 
***Prince {[[Quentyn Martell|Quentyn Nymeros Martell]]}, his eldest son, known among the [[Windblown]] as "Frog". Succumbed in [[Meereen]] to massive burn injuries inflicted by the dragon [[Rhaegal]].  
 
***Prince {[[Quentyn Martell|Quentyn Nymeros Martell]]}, his eldest son, known among the [[Windblown]] as "Frog". Succumbed in [[Meereen]] to massive burn injuries inflicted by the dragon [[Rhaegal]].  
***Prince [[Trystane Martell|Trystane Nymeros Martell]], his second son.
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***Prince [[Trystane Martell|Trystane Nymeros Martell]], his second son, betrothed to Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]].
 
*Princess {[[Elia Martell|Elia Nymeros Martell]]}, his sister. Married to Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. Killed during the [[Sack of King's Landing]] by Ser [[Gregor Clegane]].
 
*Princess {[[Elia Martell|Elia Nymeros Martell]]}, his sister. Married to Prince [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. Killed during the [[Sack of King's Landing]] by Ser [[Gregor Clegane]].
 
**Princess {[[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys Targaryen]]}, Elia's daughter
 
**Princess {[[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Rhaegar)|Rhaenys Targaryen]]}, Elia's daughter
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===Household===
 
===Household===
 
* Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]], Prince Doran's ward, betrothed to Prince Trystane and heir to the Iron Throne.  
 
* Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon]], Prince Doran's ward, betrothed to Prince Trystane and heir to the Iron Throne.  
** Ser {[[Arys Oakheart]]}, of the Kingsguard, her sworn shield. Slain by [[Areo Hotah]].
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** Ser {[[Arys Oakheart]]}, of the Kingsguard, her [[sworn shield]]. Slain by [[Areo Hotah]].
 
** [[Rosamund Lannister]], of [[House Lannister of Lannisport]], Princess Myrcella's bedmaid and companion.
 
** [[Rosamund Lannister]], of [[House Lannister of Lannisport]], Princess Myrcella's bedmaid and companion.
 
** Septa [[Eglantine]], Myrcella's tutor and confessor.
 
** Septa [[Eglantine]], Myrcella's tutor and confessor.
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* Maester [[Caleotte]], healer, counselor and tutor. With Prince Doran at the Water Gardens.
 
* Maester [[Caleotte]], healer, counselor and tutor. With Prince Doran at the Water Gardens.
 
* Maester [[Myles]], healer, counselor and tutor. At Sunspear.
 
* Maester [[Myles]], healer, counselor and tutor. At Sunspear.
* Ser [[Gascoyne]] of the Greenblood, Prince Trystane's sworn shield.
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* Ser [[Gascoyne]] of the Greenblood, Prince Trystane's [[sworn shield]].
 
* Ser [[Manfrey Martell]], castellan at Sunspear.
 
* Ser [[Manfrey Martell]], castellan at Sunspear.
 
** His wife.
 
** His wife.
 
* [[Ricasso]], a seneschal, old and blind.
 
* [[Ricasso]], a seneschal, old and blind.
* [[Alyse Ladybright]], of [[House Ladybright]], [[Lord Treasurer]].
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* [[Alyse Ladybright]], of [[House Ladybright]], [[Lord treasurer]].
 
* [[Bors]] and [[Timoth]], servingmen at Sunspear
 
* [[Bors]] and [[Timoth]], servingmen at Sunspear
 
* [[Belandra]], [[Cedra]], the sisters [[Morra]] and [[Mellei]], servingwomen at Sunspear.
 
* [[Belandra]], [[Cedra]], the sisters [[Morra]] and [[Mellei]], servingwomen at Sunspear.
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*** [[Mors II Martell]], Nymeria's grandson, Prince of Dorne.
 
*** [[Mors II Martell]], Nymeria's grandson, Prince of Dorne.
 
**** The [[Red Princes]], the three successors of Mors II, though two were princesses.{{ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}}
 
**** The [[Red Princes]], the three successors of Mors II, though two were princesses.{{ref|twoiaf| Dorne: Queer Customs of the South}}
* [[Meria Martell]], called the ''Yellow Toad of Dorne'', the eighty year old Princess of Dorne during Aegon's Conquest.
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* [[Meria Martell]], called the ''Yellow Toad of Dorne'', the Princess of Dorne during [[Aegon's Conquest]].
** [[Nymor Martell]], Meria's son and heir. Inherits his seat while already old himself.
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** [[Nymor Martell]], Meria's son and successor, who became the Prince of Dorne towards the end of the [[First Dornish War]].
 
*** [[Deria Martell]], Nymor's heir and successor.
 
*** [[Deria Martell]], Nymor's heir and successor.
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* Unknown Prince of Dorne, ruling in {{Date|49}} who sent his sister to the [[Golden Wedding]]{{Ref|FAB|The Year of Thethree Brides — 49 AC}}
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** His sister.{{Ref|FAB|The Year of The three Brides — 49 AC}}
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* Unknown Prince of Dorne, who died an old man in {{Date|83}} and was succeeded by his son, Prince [[Morion Martell|Morion]]. He may be the same Prince of Dorne from {{Date|49}}.{{Ref|FAB|The Long Reign—Jaehaerys and Alysanne—Policy, Progeny, and Pain}}
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** [[Morion Martell]], who attempted to invade the [[stormlands]] during the [[Fourth Dornish War]].
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* [[Mara Martell]], who became the Princess of Dorne following Morion's death.
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* Unknown Prince of Dorne, ruling in {{Date|101}} who sent his daughter and twenty Dornish knights to the [[Great Council]] as observers.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon — A Question of Succession}}
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** A daughter.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon — A Question of Succession}}
 
* [[Qoren Martell]], ruling Prince of Dorne during the reign of Viserys I and Aegon II.
 
* [[Qoren Martell]], ruling Prince of Dorne during the reign of Viserys I and Aegon II.
** [[Aliandra Martell]], Qoren's daughter and heir. Came young into her seat.
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** [[Aliandra Martell]], Qoren's elder daughter and heir. Came young into her seat.
* Unknown Prince of Dorne, who kneeled for King Daeron I, and discussed with King Baelor I the peace between Dorne and the Iron Throne, and the marriage of his daughter Mariah to Prince [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron]].
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** [[Qyle Martell]], a younger son of Qoren.
** Queen [[Mariah Martell]], his eldest child. Wife of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]].
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** [[Coryanne Martell]], a younger daughter of Qoren.
** [[Maron Martell]], Mariah's brother. He was the ruling Prince of Dorne during the later part of the reign of King Aegon IV, and the reign of King Daeron II. Married Princess [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen]] in {{Date|187}}, placing Dorne under Targaryen rule.
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* Unknown Prince of Dorne, who kneeled for King Daeron I during the [[conquest of Dorne]], and discussed with King Baelor I the peace between Dorne and the Iron Throne, and the marriage of his daughter Myriah to Prince [[Daeron II Targaryen|Daeron]].
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** Queen [[Myriah Martell]], his eldest child. Wife of King [[Daeron II Targaryen]].
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** [[Maron Martell]], Myriah's brother. The ruling Prince of Dorne during the later part of the reign of King Aegon IV, and the reign of King Daeron II. Married Princess [[Daenerys Targaryen (daughter of Aegon IV)|Daenerys Targaryen]] in {{Date|187}}, placing Dorne under Targaryen rule.
 
*** Unknown son, who inherited Sunspear.
 
*** Unknown son, who inherited Sunspear.
 
*** Multiple descendants
 
*** Multiple descendants
*Princess of Dorne, mother to Doran, Mors, Olyvar, Elia and Oberyn.
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*[[Princess of Dorne (unnamed)|Princess of Dorne]], mother to [[Doran Martell|Doran]], Mors, Olyvar, [[Elia Martell|Elia]] and [[Oberyn Martell|Oberyn]].
 
**[[Mors Martell (brother of Doran)|Mors Martell]], younger brother of Doran, he died as an infant.
 
**[[Mors Martell (brother of Doran)|Mors Martell]], younger brother of Doran, he died as an infant.
 
**[[Olyvar Martell]],  younger brother of Doran, he died as an infant.
 
**[[Olyvar Martell]],  younger brother of Doran, he died as an infant.
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==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
{{Quote|The arms of House Martell display the sun and spear, the [[Dornishman]]’s two favored weapons, but of the two, the sun is the more deadly.{{Ref|aFfC|21}}}} – [[Daeron I Targaryen]], ''[[Conquest of Dorne]]''
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{{Quote|The arms of House Martell display the sun and spear, the [[Dornishman]]'s two favored weapons, but of the two, the sun is the more deadly.{{Ref|aFfC|21}}|[[Daeron I Targaryen]], ''[[Conquest of Dorne]]''}}
 
 
  
{{Quote|House Martell is ancient and noble, and has been a leal friend to [[House Targaryen]] for more than a century, Your Grace.{{Ref|aDwD|50}}}} – [[Barristan Selmy]] to [[Daenerys Targaryen]]
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{{Quote|House Martell is ancient and noble, and has been a leal friend to [[House Targaryen]] for more than a century, Your Grace.{{Ref|aDwD|50}}|[[Barristan Selmy]] to [[Daenerys Targaryen]]}}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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House Nymeros Martell of Sunspear
House Martell.svg
Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken
Coat of arms A gold spear piercing a red sun on an orange field
(Tenné, a sun-in-splendour gules transfixed by a spear or)
Seat Old Palace in Sunspear
Head Prince Doran Martell
Region Dorne
Titles
Heir Princess Arianne Martell
Overlord House Baratheon of King's Landing
Founders
Founded Andal Invasion (House Martell)
700 BC (House Nymeros Martell)

House Nymeros Martell of Sunspear, usually simply called House Martell, is one of the Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms and the ruling house of Dorne. "Nymeros" indicates "of the line of Nymeria,"[1] referring to the union of the Martells with the Rhoynish warrior queen Nymeria around 700 BC. Prince of Dorne rules Dorne from Sunspear in southeastern Dorne.

The Martells of old used a spear as their emblem, while Nymeria and her Rhoynar used the sun as theirs. When Nymeria wed Lord Mors Martell, the symbols were combined into a gold spear piercing a red sun on an orange field. Their words are Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken.[2] In appearance they are what Daeron I Targaryen considered salty Dornishmen, with dark eyes, dark hair in ringlets, and olive skin.

History

Andal Invasion

House Martell was founded by Morgan Martell, an Andal adventurer who settled between the mouth of the Greenblood and the Broken Arm. Morgan led the defeat of the local First Men, including Houses Wade and Shell, establishing his rule over a strip of land fifty leagues long and ten leagues wide. They did not rule as kings, but were cautious vassals of kings from Houses Jordayne, Allyrion, and Yronwood, as well as petty kings of the Greenblood.[3]

Nymeria's War

At the time of the Rhoynish Wars, the Martells were one of the lesser ruling families of Dorne. At the time of the arrival of the Rhoynish warrior queen Nymeria, around 700 BC, the lands of the Martells were dwarfed by those of House Yronwood.[4] Mors Martell, the Lord of the Sandship, saw an opportunity in the arrival of the Rhoynar, and took Nymeria to wife. Combining their strength, the two managed to unite all of Dorne under their rule in Nymeria's War.[5][6]

The union of their peoples saw the Martells abandon many of their older Andal customs in favor of those of the Rhoynar. Nymeria named Mors Prince of Dorne instead of king, and their lands and title passed down to their eldest child, their daughter, regardless of Nymeria marrying again after Mors's death and giving birth to a male child. The Spear Tower and the Tower of the Sun, the towers of Sunspear's Old Palace, were built in the Rhoynish fashion.[7]

Targaryen Era

During Aegon's Conquest, Queen Rhaenys Targaryen confronted the aged Princess of Dorne, Meria Martell, at Sunspear. When Meria refused to submit to the Targaryens, Rhaenys departed Dorne.[8] The Targaryens returned in 4 AC, starting the First Dornish War. When their forces arrived at Sunspear, Meria had vanished. King Aegon I and Queen Rhaenys Targaryen declared themselves victorious and left Lord Rosby as castellan of Sunspear as they returned to King's Landing. However, the Dornishmen quickly came out of hiding, retaking Sunspear. Lord Rosby was captured, and thrown from a window atop the Spear Tower by Princess Meria herself.[9] In later phases of the war, the Targaryens burned every Dornish stronghold at least once, with the exception of Sunspear and its shadow city. According to the Dornishmen, the Targaryens were did not dare to attack Sunspear as they feared that Princess Meria might have purchased a device from Lys to slay their dragons. In his Conjectures Archmaester Timotty suggests that Aegon hoped to turn the Dornish against the Martells by leaving them the only ones unharmed, and letters have been discovered in which Marcher lords claimed to the Dornish that the Martells had bought their safety. However, the tactics did not work.[9]

After nine years, the First Dornish War came to an end in 13 AC. When the elderly Princess Meria died, her son Nymor assumed rule over Dorne. Desiring peace, he sent his daughter Deria to King's Landing with an escort as an peace envoy. She brought with her the skull of Rhaenys's dragon Meraxes and a letter from Prince Nymor. Although at first determined to refuse the peace offer, Aegon agreed to it after reading Nymor's letter.[9] During the remainder of King Aegon I's reign, the Martells and Targaryens remained on good terms. In 23 AC, King Aegon I and his son Aenys visited Sunspear for a "feast of friendship" celebrating the tenth anniversary of the peace accord with Princess Deria, now the Princess of Dorne.[10] In 37 AC, as the Vulture King troubled the lands surrounding the border between Dorne and the Iron Throne, Princess Deria insisted to King Aenys I Targaryen that she was doing what she could to end the rebellion, many suspected that she was secretly giving the rebel her support.[11][10]

In 110 AC Prince Qoren Martell gave his support to the Triarchy in the war against Prince Daemon Targaryen and Lord Corlys Velaryon in the Stepstones.[12][13] Daemon's brother, King Viserys I Targaryen, spoke of wedding his daughter Rhaenyra to the Prince of Dorne as a way of finally uniting the Seven Kingdoms, though ultimately this did not occur.[13] During the Dance of the Dragons, Prince Qoren was contacted by Hand of the King Otto Hightower, but refused the alliance, claiming he'd "sooner sleep with scorpions".[14]

King Daeron I Targaryen conquered Dorne in 158 AC when the Prince of Dorne bent the knee at the Submission of Sunspear. Rebellion continued until Daeron's death in 161 AC,[15] after which his brother, King Baelor I, travelled to Sunspear and agreed to a peace with House Martell. This included a betrothal between Myriah Martell and Prince Daeron Targaryen.[16] Myriah's brother Maron was Daeron's most important supporter,[17] and upon Daeron's ascension, agreed to join Dorne under Targaryen rule. This became official in 187 AC, when Maron married Daeron's sister Daenerys.[18][19]

During Daeron II's reign, Dornish influence at court increased, while Daeron's other lords began to grow dissatisfied with the concessions Maron had won during the negotiations. These complaints, among others, were reasons causing several lords to oppose Daeron II's rule during the First Blackfyre Rebellion.[20]

In 273 AC, the Princess of Dorne took her younger children Oberyn and Elia to meet potential suitors. Their final destination was Casterly Rock, and despite learning of Lady Joanna Lannister's death while at Oldtown, they continued their journey. Oberyn Martell believes that his mother had planned with Joanna to marry either Elia or Oberyn to one of Joanna's twins, Jaime and Cersei, since there was an empty cabin on their ship meant for someone of high birth. Lord Tywin Lannister ignored them for weeks. When the Princess of Dorne eventually broached the subject of marriage to him, both matches were brusquely refused. He claimed Cersei was meant to marry Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, and suggested the new-born dwarf Tyrion for Elia instead, which was taken as an insult.[21][22][23] Shortly thereafter, at the age of sixteen, Oberyn was caught abed with Lord Edgar Yronwood's paramour. To settle the situation, the two fought a duel in which both took wounds. Edgar's wounds festered and killed him, causing rumors Oberyn's blade in the duel had been poisoned.[22] To make peace between the two houses, Oberyn was temporarily exiled.[24]

Robert's Rebellion

In 279 AC, Elia was betrothed to Rhaegar, whom she married the next year.[25] When Rhaegar won the tourney at Harrenhal in 281 AC, he passed over Elia to name Lyanna Stark the Queen of Love and Beauty. A year later, he apparently abducted Lyanna, sparking Robert's Rebellion.[26] Prince Doran Martell, furious at Elia's mistreatment, was slow to lend aid to the Targaryens during the war, but eventually sent ten thousand men to fight for the throne at the Battle of the Trident.[27] One of the casualties at the battle was Prince Lewyn Martell of the Kingsguard. A fortnight later, Princess Elia and her two young children were brutally murdered by two Lannister knights, Gregor Clegane and Amory Lorch, during the Sack of King's Landing.[28][21][29]

Baratheon Dynasty

The year following war's end, Oberyn attempted to raise Dorne for the exiled Prince Viserys Targaryen, but the diplomacy between Prince Doran Martell and Jon Arryn prevented further conflict.[22] In secret, however, Doran and Oberyn worked on bringing an end to the reign of King Robert I Baratheon and destroying House Lannister.[30] A secret marriage pact was signed, exchanging support to Viserys for a marriage between him and Doran's heir.[31] However, Doran decides to keep his plots a secret from his daughter Arianne,[30] which causes a severe deterioration of their once so strong relationship. It also causes Arianne to mistrust her younger brother Quentyn, who lives at Yronwood, serving Lord Ormond Yronwood as a page and squire.[32]

The fued between the Martells and Tyrells was revitalized when Oberyn accidentally crippled Willas Tyrell in a tourney.[22]

Doran eventually became afflicted with gout, and in 298 AC moved from Sunspear to the Water Gardens. Two years later, Doran's gout has become far worse, and he is no longer able to walk, but instead is usually confined to a wheelchair.[33]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

Doran Martell, the Prince of Dorne, and his sons are named by King Joffrey Baratheon among the nobles who must swear fealty to him or be adjudged traitors.[34] At the war council at Riverrun when Robb Stark is named King in the North, Ser Marq Piper suggests the Martells will likely declare for King Renly Baratheon.[35]

A Clash of Kings

On the outset of the War of the Five Kings, House Martell stays neutral in the conflict, though it is commonly thought that they will support Renly Baratheon's claim.[36] Renly himself assumes this as well.[37] Tyrion Lannister, as acting Hand of the King in his father's stead, offers a betrothal between Princess Myrcella Baratheon and Prince Doran Martell's youngest son, Trystane, justice for his murdered sister Elia and her children, and a seat on the king's small council, as well as some castles on the Dornish Marches, in return for his loyalty to the Iron Throne and support of Dorne in the war.[38] Doran accepts the terms,[39] and by the time Myrcella leaves King's Landing to begin the journey to Sunspear, he has called his banners.[40]. Once Myrcella arrives in Braavos, Doran sends his armies to the high passes.[41] However, he will not send out his armies to give battle unless Dorne is endangered.[40]

A Storm of Swords

Because his health does not permit him to travel, Doran sends his younger brother Oberyn to King's Landing to claim the small council seat he had been promised, obtain justice for his sister Elia's murderer, and to attend King Joffrey I Baratheon's wedding to Margaery Tyrell.[22] However, Lord Tywin Lannister, having assumed his position as Hand of the King, plans on lying to Oberyn by claiming that the now-deceased Ser Amory Lorch was not only responsible for the death of Elia's daughter Rhaenys, but also for the deaths of Elia and her infant son Aegon, claiming the Martells only have rumors to blame Ser Gregor Clegane for the latter crimes.[28]

Oberyn attends King Joffrey I Baratheon's wedding feast. When Tyrion Lannister is arrested for the murder of King Joffrey, Oberyn acts as one of the judges of his trial. When it becomes clear that Tyrion's only chance of surviving is a trial by combat, Oberyn offers to be Tyrion's champion, knowing that Gregor Clegane will be the throne's champion, on the condition that Tyrion admits who is truly guilty of the murder of Elia. Tyrion takes Oberyn up on his offer. Though he denies any involvement of his father, he tells Oberyn that Amory killed Rhaenys and Ser Gregor Clegane killed Elia and Aegon.[42]

Oberyn battles Clegane, wounding him with a poisoned spear. Rather than killing Gregor, Oberyn insists that Gregor confess to Elia's murder. 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.[21]

A Feast for Crows

Prince Doran Martell refuses every suggestion of going to war to avenge Oberyn, stating that his brother's death was no murder by law. He goes as far as to arrest seven of Oberyn's eight bastard daughters to prevent them from plotting against him, or being used in the plots of others.[33] Meanwhile, Oberyn Martell achieves posthumous vengeance when Gregor Clegane dies a slow, painful death in King's Landing.[43]

Doran's daughter Arianne, convinced that her father favors her younger brother Quentyn and plans to pass her over in the succession, puts into motion a scheme; She wants to crown Myrcella Baratheon as Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, based on Dornish law, in which an older sister inherit ahead of a younger brother.[44][32] She has Myrcella smuggled out of Sunspear, and plans to bring her to Hellholt to crown the young girl.[32] Doran has his guard foil the plan; According to Areo Hotah, Doran's captain of guard, someone betrayed Arianne's plans.[32][30] In the chaos during the arrest, one of Arianne's co-conspirators disfigures Myrcella.[32][30]

Doran arrests his daughter, confining her to several weeks of solitude. When he confronts her about her betrayel, he reveals that he had been working to restore House Targaryen and rob Lord Tywin Lannister of all he held dear before killing him ever since he learned about Elia's death. With Viserys Targaryen dead, Doran now wants to ally House Martell with Queen Daenerys Targaryen, and has Quentyn to Essos to escort her to Westeros.[44][32][30]

A Dance with Dragons

Doran Martell welcomes Kingsguard knight Balon Swann into Sunspear. He now works together with his daughter Arianne, who had convinced Myrcella to lie about the origins of her injuries and the manner of Arys Oakheart's death. During a feast, Balon presents the Martells with the skull of Gregor Clegane and invites Doran to fill the vacant Dornish seat on the small council on Queen Regent Cersei Lannister's behest. Additionally, Doran's youngest son Trystane is invited to accompany Myrcella to King's Landing when she visits her brother.[45]

Following the feast, Doran reveals in private to Obara, Nymeria, and Tyene Sand that the royal invitation is an ambush, in which Trystane would be killed. To stop this scheme from coming to fruition, Doran plans to take Balon to Myrcella at the Water Gardens, where she will ask him to hunt down Gerold Dayne to avenge her injuries and the death of Balon's sworn brother.[45] Obara is to accompany Balon on his hunt,[45] while Nymeria and Tyene are to travel to King's Landing; But while Nymeria is to accompany Myrcella and claim Doran's small council seat, Tyene is to travel to the capital in secret and befriend the New High Septon at the Great Sept of Baelor.[45]

Quentyn arrives in Meereen[46] following a long and dangerous journey.[47][48] He presents Queen Daenerys Targaryen with the secret marriage pact, offering himself in marriage. However, Daenerys refuses him, having already promised to wed a Meereenese noble.[31] Quentyn remains in Meereen, during which time he is shown two of Daenerys's three dragons by the queen.[49] After Daenerys leaves Meereen upon the back of the dragon Drogon, Quentyn, refusing to return home empty-handed, plans to prove his worth by taming at least one of the two remaining dragons, trusting in his Targaryen ancestry. He hires the Windblown, a sellsword company, for this purpose.[50] They secretly enter the pit where the dragons are kept, where Quentyn makes his attempt. When the dragon Rhaegal attacks him from behind, he is bathed in dragonfire.[51] He dies three days later.[52]

House Martell at the end of the third century

With unspecified familiar relationship to the main branch there is also:

  • Ser Manfrey Martell, castellan of Sunspear. He is a cousin of Doran Martell.[44]; it is not stated of which degree.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
 


Household

Prince Oberyn's retinue to King's Landing

Princess Arianne's retinue

Prince Quentyn's retinue

Historical members

Sworn Houses

Quotes

The arms of House Martell display the sun and spear, the Dornishman's two favored weapons, but of the two, the sun is the more deadly.[32]

House Martell is ancient and noble, and has been a leal friend to House Targaryen for more than a century, Your Grace.[49]

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