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In ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Elia is also the wife of Rhaegar, and died with her children in the [[Sack of King's Landing]]. She was the sister of Princes [[Doran Martell|Doran]], the ruling Prince of [[Dorne]], and [[Oberyn Martell]]. |
In ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'', Elia is also the wife of Rhaegar, and died with her children in the [[Sack of King's Landing]]. She was the sister of Princes [[Doran Martell|Doran]], the ruling Prince of [[Dorne]], and [[Oberyn Martell]]. |
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+ | During [[Robert's Rebellion]], [[Gregor Clegane]] raped and killed Elia after bashing in her [[Aegon Targaryen (Son of Rhaegar)|son]]'s head, while his hands were still tainted with the infant's blood. Elia's [[Aegon Targaryen|son]] was killed by [[Amory Lorch]]. |
[[Tywin Lannister]] later admitted to [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] that there was no need to kill Elia because "by herself she was nothing" (in contrast to her children). [[Gregor Clegane|The Mountain]] killed her simply because Tywin did not tell him to spare her. Tywin doubted if he had mentioned Elia at all, for he had many pressing concerns to worry about at that time, nor did he realize yet what kind of monster the Mountain was. On the other hand, he never punished Gregor for the rape and murder, because that would be an admission of indirect guilt on his part. |
[[Tywin Lannister]] later admitted to [[Tyrion Lannister|Tyrion]] that there was no need to kill Elia because "by herself she was nothing" (in contrast to her children). [[Gregor Clegane|The Mountain]] killed her simply because Tywin did not tell him to spare her. Tywin doubted if he had mentioned Elia at all, for he had many pressing concerns to worry about at that time, nor did he realize yet what kind of monster the Mountain was. On the other hand, he never punished Gregor for the rape and murder, because that would be an admission of indirect guilt on his part. |
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Revision as of 06:29, 8 June 2014
- "If the Mountain killed my sister, then your father gave the order."
- ―Oberyn Martell to Tyrion Lannister
Elia Targaryen, née Martell, is an unseen character in Game of Thrones. She is deceased when the events of the series begin and is not expected to appear in the series.
Biography
Background
Elia marries Rhaegar Targaryen.
Princess Elia was the wife of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen. They had two children; a daughter Rhaenys and a son Aegon. She was born into House Martell in Dorne. She is the younger sister of Prince Doran Martell , the current ruler of Dorne, and an older sister of Prince Oberyn.[1] Her marriage to Prince Rhaegar was arranged by King Aerys II Targaryen and considered an insult by Tywin Lannister, Aerys' Hand of the King, who had proposed his daughter Cersei as a bride for the Prince but was rejected. The marriage was one of the reasons Lord Tywin resigned his post as Hand.[2]
As a teenager, Elia accompanied her brother Oberyn on a visit to Casterly Rock. While there, Elia and Oberyn were eager to see the monster that had just been born. Cersei finally showed them the baby, but the Martell siblings were somewhat disappointed to see that Tyrion was just a baby, and somewhat disturbed by Cersei's already strong hatred of him.[3]
When Robert's Rebellion erupted, Elia was kept in King's Landing by King Aerys to ensure the loyalty of House Martell during the conflict.[4]
Rhaegar was killed in personal combat with Robert Baratheon at the Battle of the Trident. Elia was raped and murdered by Ser Gregor Clegane during the Sack of King's Landing. It is rumoured that he cut her in half with his greatsword. Her two infant children were also murdered.[4]
Season 4
Elia is mentioned many times by her brother Oberyn in his conversations with various members of House Lannister.[5] He tells Cersei that his fifth daughter is named for her, and that he finds it difficult to interact with her as a result.[6]
Upon learning that the Mountain will act as Cersei's champion at Tyrion's trial by combat, Oberyn volunteers to be Tyrion's Champion, hoping he will finally have vengeance for his sister.[7]
Family Tree
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Image Gallery
In the books
In A Song of Ice and Fire, Elia is also the wife of Rhaegar, and died with her children in the Sack of King's Landing. She was the sister of Princes Doran, the ruling Prince of Dorne, and Oberyn Martell.
During Robert's Rebellion, Gregor Clegane raped and killed Elia after bashing in her son's head, while his hands were still tainted with the infant's blood. Elia's son was killed by Amory Lorch.
Tywin Lannister later admitted to Tyrion that there was no need to kill Elia because "by herself she was nothing" (in contrast to her children). The Mountain killed her simply because Tywin did not tell him to spare her. Tywin doubted if he had mentioned Elia at all, for he had many pressing concerns to worry about at that time, nor did he realize yet what kind of monster the Mountain was. On the other hand, he never punished Gregor for the rape and murder, because that would be an admission of indirect guilt on his part.
See also
Elia Martell on A Wiki of Ice and Fire (spoilers from the books)
References
- ↑ HBO Viewers Guide House Targaryen Family Tree
- ↑ "The Complete Guide to Westeros: Mad King Aerys - House Lannister"
- ↑ "Mockingbird"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 HBO viewers guide, season 2 guide to houses, House Targaryen - Elia Targaryen entry
- ↑ "Two Swords"
- ↑ "First of His Name"
- ↑ "Mockingbird"
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