1. Theres Bad Blood Between The Lannisters And Martells
New players were introduced in the season premiere. With Joffrey and Margareys wedding nearing, more guests are arriving for the ceremony, most notably the Martells of Dorne, who have bad history with the Lannisters. With Prince Doran Martells ill health, his brother Oberyn comes in his stead, but is not part of the arriving party. It turns out he arrived in Kings Landing earlier to visit a whorehouse with his paramour Ellaria Sand. Before they can begin their orgy, Oberyn gets into a fight with two Lannisters. Later, during a conversation between Oberyn and Tyrion, we learn that Oberyns sister was Elia, wife of Rhaegar Targaryen. During the war, Elias children were butchered by Gregor Clegane, while she was raped and split in two by The Mountain. Knowing that Clegane serves Tywin, Oberyn informs Tyrion to let his father know that the Lannisters arent the only ones who pay their debts. Right from his introduction, we can see that Oberyn is one cool guy. Great with the ladies (and men), hes also skilled in combat. As the season goes on, well likely learn more about the troubling history between the two families. With Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson playing Clegane this season, its also reasonable to assume that there will be a showdown between Oberyn and him in a future episode. Clegane may be a hulking giant, but Oberyn looks like he can handle himself in a fight.
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