oberyn martell

Oberyn Martell was a forceful, lusty man with a quick wit and barbed tongue. He was renowned for his duels, his temper, his keen intellect, and his carnality, all of which made him extremely popular in Dorne.

Above all, Oberyn was a deeply passionate man, with a hot temper that often led him into duels and grudges; but in equal measure this also made him deeply loyal to those he cared about. Although he was a very serious man, he had a very laid-back, easygoing attitude, taking anything that came his way in his stride, but he wasn't incapable of being deadly serious when the situation insisted upon it.

Oberyn's overall attitude was that life is short, and one must enjoy all of life's pleasures while one can. He would rather live life on his own terms, openly challenging his enemies and risk destruction rather than live by someone else's rules.

Political information House(s) Martell Affiliation(s) House Yronwood (ward) Order of Maesters (acolyte) Second Sons Title(s) Prince Personal information Also known as The Red Viper of Dorne Culture Dornish Religion Faith of the Seven Lover(s) {Ellaria Sand} (paramour) Child(ren) {Obara Sand} {Nymeria Sand} {Tyene Sand} Sarella Sand Elia Sand Obella Sand Dorea Sand Loreza Sand Sibling(s) {Doran Martell} {Elia Martell} Behind the scenes information Series Game of Thrones Season(s) 4

Prince Oberyn Martell, also known as the Red Viper of Dorne, was a member of House Martell, the ruling family of Dorne, the younger brother of Doran Martell and the late Elia Martell, the father of eight bastard girls known as the Sand Snakes, and a member of the Small Council for Dorne to Tommen I. He was renowned for his skill with a staff, his spirit for vengeance, and fluid sexuality.

"May I tell you a secret? You're not a golden lion. You're just a pink little man who's far too slow on the draw." ―Oberyn to a Lannister soldier.[src] "If the Mountain killed my sister, then your father gave the order. Tell your father I'm here. And tell him the Lannisters aren't the only ones who pay their debts." ―Oberyn to Tyrion Lannister[src] "In some places, the high-born frown upon those of low birth and in others the rape and murder of women and children is considered distasteful. How fortunate for you, former Queen Regent, that your daughter, Myrcella, has been sent to live in the latter sort of place." ―Oberyn to Cersei Lannister[src] "Some day, if you’re lucky, you’ll wake up and realize you’re old. That pretty ass of yours will sag, your belly will grow soft, your back will creak and grey hairs will sprout from your ears. Nobody will want you any more. Make sure you’ve fucked your fill before that day." ―Oberyn to Olyvar.[src] Olyvar: "Everyone has a preference." Oberyn Martell: "Then everyone is missing half the world's pleasure. The Gods made that (motions to Ellaria and Marei), and it delights me. The Gods made this (spanks Olyvar's bottom), and it delights me. When it comes to war I fight for Dorne, when it comes to love... I don't choose sides." — Olyvar and Oberyn Martell[src] Cersei Lannister: "What good is power if you cannot protect the ones you love?" Oberyn Martell: "We can avenge them." — Oberyn in a conversation with Cersei Lannister.[src] "I have been to Essos and seen the Unsullied firsthand. They are very impressive on the battlefield. Less so in the bedroom." ―Oberyn at a meeting of the Small Council.[src] "It is a big and beautiful world. Most of us live and die in the same corner where we were born and never get to see any of it. I don't want to be most of us.'" ―Oberyn to Varys regarding his years in Essos.[src] "The whole way from Dorne all anyone talked about was the monster that had been born to Tywin Lannister. A head twice the size of his body, a tail between his legs, claws, one red eye, the privates of both a girl and a boy. When we met your sister, she promised she would show you to us. Every day we would ask. Every day she would say, "Soon." Then she and your brother took us to your nursery and… she unveiled the freak. Your head was a bit large. Your arms and legs were a bit small, but no claw. No red eye. No tail between your legs. Just a tiny pink cock. We didn't try to hide our disappointment. 'That’s not a monster,' I told Cersei 'That’s just a baby.'" ―Oberyn tells the story of how me met Tyrion as a baby.[src] Oberyn Martell: "And what about what I want? Justice for my sister and her children." Tyrion Lannister: "If you want justice, you've come to the wrong place." Oberyn Martell: "I disagree. I've come to the perfect place. I want to bring those who have wronged me to justice, and all those who have wronged me are right here. I will begin with Ser Gregor Clegane, who killed my sister's children and then raped her with their blood still on his hands before killing her too. I will be your champion." — Oberyn Martell promises to fight Gregor Clegane for Tyrion in his trial by combat.[src] Tyrion Lannister: "Looks like very light armor." Oberyn Martell: "I like to move around." Tyrion Lannister: "You could at least wear a helmet. (Oberyn takes a sip of wine) You shouldn't drink before a fight." Oberyn Martell: "You learned this during your years in the fighting pits? I always drink before a fight." Tyrion Lannister: "It could get you killed! It could get ME killed!" — Oberyn shows his unorthodox methods to an unconvinced Tyrion.[src] "Today is not the day I die." ―Oberyn's promise to Ellaria Sand before he fights Gregor Clegane.[src] "I am the brother of Elia Martell, and do you know why I have come all the way to this stinking shit pile of a city? For you." ―Oberyn to Gregor Clegane[src] "I'm going to hear you confess before you die. You raped my sister, you murdered her, you killed her children. Say it now and we can make this quick." ―Oberyn to Gregor Clegane[src] "Wait. Are you dying? No, no, no, you can't die yet, you haven't confessed. Say it. Say her name. Elia Martell. You raped her, you killed her children. Elia Martell! (Pointing at Tywin) Who gave you the order!? WHO GAVE YOU THE ORDER!?!? Say her name! You raped her, you murdered her, you killed her children! Say it! Say her name! SAY IT!!"