[hider=House Martell] [center][img]http://m.westeros.org/images/thumb/d/d6/MartellCoA.png/375px-MartellCoA.png[/img] [h2][color=red][b]House Martell[/b][/color][/h2] [h3][color=orange][i]Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken[/i][/color][/h3][/center] [hr] [url=https://i.imgur.com/uo0glvO.png][center]Family Tree[/center][/url] [b][color=orange]House Members:[/color][/b][list] [*] Alran Martell [*] Dasina Martell [*] Olira Martell [*] Ser Dovan Sand [/list] [b][color=orange]Background:[/color][/b] One of the seven great houses of Westoros, House Martell preside over the southern peninsula of Dorne. They are a close knit house with a proud history. They pride themselves on having never been conquered by any military force, only bending the knee to the Targaryen kings under specific demands. One such is that Martell royalty are referred to as 'princes' and 'princesses'. Royals of either gender may inherit, as may bastards. In recent times the Martells have drawn back from greater political affairs, since the events of Robert's Rebellion. Choosing instead to focus on the peace of Dorne. But with recent troubling events they find themselves forced to join the rest of Westoros. [b][color=orange]Realm:[/color][/b] Dorne is a harsh, hot region with brutal geographic features. A mountain range divides it from the Stormlands and the Reach, and an unforgiving desert spans the area south of the mountains. Its rough geographical features have provided much in the way of natural defenses. Thought this comes at the expense of the area being somewhat geographically isolated from the rest of Westoros. To the north Dorne is bordered by the Sea of Dorne, the Stepstones islands are to the east, and the Summer Sea borders the south. It is the least populated of the seven kingdoms, but its people are hot blooded and strong willed. Dornishmen tend to be olive skinned with dark hair and dark eyes. Bastardy is treated more kindly in Dorne, bastards of noble houses are able to inherit land and titles. [b][color=orange]Leadership:[/color][/b] The recently ascended ruler of Dorne, and head of House Martell is Prince Alran Martell. He is the only son of the recently deceased Darnis Martell, a highly regarded man in Dorne. Prince Darnis died three months ago, leaving his kingdom in younger hands. While he has been groomed by his father since he was a young man Darnis is still inexperienced in greater politics. Despite this the young Prince knows he has a duty to his House, and his kingdom to do whats best for everyone in it. His father didn't have to face the issues he has been essentially thrown into, and with the support of his family Darnis will face it. [b][color=orange]Military Might:[/color][/b] Estimated to be able to raise 50,000 soldiers, Dorne's military might has been put on par with the North. Though they do not possess a naval force. Their warriors are well known as spearmen with complex tactics. Dornish warriors also use guerrilla warfare tactics, sudden ambushes and rapid strikes, tactics which helped them to repel the Targaryens during Aegon's Conquest. The climate and geography of Dorne also aides the military, it is difficult to invade the landscape due to its seemingly endless deserts and mountain ranges. The Dornish also have a reputation for using lethal poisons, and their assassins often employ these toxins in their affairs. [b][color=orange]Economy:[/color][/b] Dorne exports many unique products, products which are uncommon in the rest of the Seven Kingdoms. They provide various delicious fruits, grown in the gorgeous gardens on the peninsula, as well as spices. Dornish wine is highly regarded, though it is not cheap its taste is rich. Horses breed in Dorne are known as sand steeds, they are beautiful sleek creatures with a swiftness to them. They are smaller than normal warhorses and cannot bear to wear armor, but their incredible endurance and speed makes up for this. The marketplace in Sunspear is constantly filled with activity, Dornish ports welcome merchants from across the Narrow Sea which allows their exports to be sold around the world. [hider=Sworn Houses] House Allyrion of Godsgrace House Blackmont of Blackmont House Dalt of Lemonwood House Dayne of Starfall House Dayne of High Hermitage House Fowler of Skyreach House Gargalen of Salt Shore House Jordayne of the Tor House Manwoody of Kingsgrave House Qorgyle of Sandstone House Santagar of Spottswood House Toland of Ghost Hill House Uller of the Hellholt House Vaith of the Red Dunes House Wyl of Wyl House Yronwood of Yronwood [/hider] [b][color=orange]House Relations:[/color][/b] [list][*] [i]House Velaryon[/i] - The Martells and Velaryons enjoy positive relations due to a previous marriage. Alran and Dasina's mother was Alyssa Velaryon, the younger sister of the current lord of House Velaryon, Lord Aethan. Alran has also had a close friendship with the current Velaryon heir since childhood, the boy having fostered at Sunspear for a time. [/list] [hr] [hider=Alran Martell] [center][img]https://adb2a926007e8530bb6b-a2f5e23c5d66507b38d6c6f2d5e48f08.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/184_t_ee9a4108-2f18-4f17-b64b-ffc570d33ca7.jpg[/img] [color=orange][h3]Alran Martell[/h3][/color][/center] [b][color=orange]Titles:[/color][/b] Prince of Dorne, Lord of the Sandship and Lord of Sunspear [color=orange][b]Age:[/b][/color] 24 [color=orange][b]Appearance:[/b][/color] Inheriting the best features of both his parents, Alran is a tall, lean and handsome young prince. His black hair is trimmed medium length, his facial features masculine and defined without bruises or scars. Due to his Velaryon heritage he possesses purple eyes, defining him as having some blood of old Valyria in his veins. Typically clad in fine clothes befitting the Prince of Dorne, Alran emphasizes how Dornish royalty looks. He is not a stupid man though, knowing his position automatically puts him at some danger from bold individuals. He has taken to tucking a dagger on his belt, though he has yet to use it. It's better to be safe than a corpse. [color=orange][b]Personality:[/b][/color] [color=orange][b]Biography:[/b][/color] [/hider] [hider=Dasina Martell] [center][img]http://www.c7nema.net/images/stories/galeria/imortais/freida/M%20360_D010_00155_JTrv1.jpg[/img] [color=orange][h3]Dasina Martell[/h3][/color][/center] [b][color=orange]Titles:[/color][/b] Princess of Dorne [color=orange][b]Age:[/b][/color] 22 [color=orange][b]Appearance:[/b][/color] Often claimed to be the most beautiful woman in Dorne, Dasina has an olive colored complexion like the rest of her family, though it is offset with violet eyes. A trait which she shares with her brother. She stands of average height, her body feminine with a modest bust and flawless skin. She often wears elegant robes of bright colors, a favorite shade being orange. [color=orange][b]Personality:[/b][/color] [color=orange][b]Biography:[/b][/color] [/hider] [hider=Dovan Sand] [center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/236x/9e/71/64/9e716435b7f9a2b490e1e3c32add821d--vampire-quotes-severus-snape.jpg[/img] [color=orange][h3]Dovan Sand[/h3][/color][/center] [b][color=orange]Titles:[/color][/b] Ser [color=orange][b]Age:[/b][/color] 21 [color=orange][b]Appearance:[/b][/color] Bearing the typical features of Dornish royalty Dovan shares the olive skin and dark hair of his family members. He stands 196 cms in height, taller than Prince Alran and both of the princesses. His face is masculine and attractive, with a strong jawline, deep brown eyes and high cheekbones. Still a recent knight, it is rare to find Dovan not wearing some form of armor. His weapon of choice is a fine steel longsword, though he also uses a Dornish spear with a Valyrian steel spearhead, a gift from House Velaryon during a marriage between their houses. Along with his weapons he also carries sturdy round shield which has the sigil of House Martell painted powerfully on the center. [color=orange][b]Personality:[/b][/color] Dovan tries his best to exemplify the knight's code, trying to bring honor to the Martell name. He is a bastard, though in Dorne is treated no differently than trueborn royalty. He is sensitive to remarks about his bastardry and it's easy to anger him with such remarks. He's overly cocky in his own abilities, while he is an excellent swordsman there are others better than he is, but he does simply not believe it. He's hot headed with a fierce temper, utterly unable to accept defeat. He's not exactly a religious man, though he does believe in some sort of higher power. He's a homosexual, though no one knows this secret except for his half-sister, Olira. The two share an extremely close bond. [color=orange][b]Biography:[/b][/color] [/hider] [hider=Olira Martell] [center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/236x/0c/95/4d/0c954d7db5189abab195e02467068152.jpg[/img] [color=orange][h3]Olira Martell[/h3][/color][/center] [b][color=orange]Titles:[/color][/b] Princess of Dorne [color=orange][b]Age:[/b][/color] 19 [color=orange][b]Appearance:[/b][/color] [color=orange][b]Personality:[/b][/color] A quiet, kind hearted girl, Olira is as innocent as they come. She's fiercely protective of her half-brother, and he of her. [color=orange][b]Biography:[/b][/color] [/hider] [/hider] Major WIP