Qoren Martell
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Qoren Nymeros Martell was Prince of Dorne and Lord of Sunspear during the reign of Viserys I Targaryen, at the head of the house that ruled the one region of the Seven Kingdoms never bent to the Iron Throne.
His name is remembered above all for a refusal: when the Dance of the Dragons split the realm, his support was sought and he withheld it, leaving behind an answer people still repeat.
The Triarchy
The Stepstones
In 106 AC, Prince Qoren commanded the Dornish troops that sided with the Triarchy when Prince Daemon Targaryen and Lord Corlys Velaryon landed on the Stepstones.
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Dance of the Dragons
Refusal to the Greens
When the Dance of the Dragons broke out, the Greens sought to win Dorne over to their cause. They were counting on Prince Qoren — who had already fought against Daemon Targaryen and Corlys Velaryon and might hold a grudge against them, and who would also know how to stand against Rhaenyra's dragons — to side with them. The letter was signed by Ser Otto Hightower.
Qoren did not agree. He is said to have answered with these words: "Dorne has already danced with dragons. And I would sooner sleep with scorpions."
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Final Years
Death
Qoren died around 129 AC, though the exact date is uncertain. He was succeeded as Lord of Sunspear and Prince of Dorne by his daughter, Princess Aliandra.
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Relationships
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The family of Qoren Martell
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Parents
None recorded
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People in their story
- Daemon TargaryenAppears in The Stepstones
- Corlys VelaryonAppears in The Stepstones
- Otto HightowerAppears in Refusal to the Greens
Appearances
By work
| Work | Format | Where it is told |
|---|---|---|
| House of the Dragon | Show | — |
Books and show
Where they differ
The show and the books do not tell the same story.
- Books only: The Stepstones, Refusal to the Greens, Death
| Show | Books | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Alive | Dead |
| Died | — | 129 AC |
| Appears in | House of the Dragon | — |