Game Of Thrones: 5 Winners & 5 Losers In 'Breaker Of Chains'
3. Prince Oberyn
Hes only been in the capital for three episodes, and most of his time has been spent in Littlefingers brothel (it appears to be his actual accommodation, not just a place he frequents) but Prince Oberyn Martell from Dorne has gained more political influence so far than any other character. In a scene that begins with Tywin accusing him of regicide, Prince Oberyn gains not only the promise of justice that he came for, but also the reluctant admission that the Lannisters need Dorne as an ally. Not to mention a seat on the new Kings small council and a place on the judges panel for Tyrions trial. Oberyn came to the capital seeking justice for the murder of his sister, Princess Elia, and her baby children, who were brutally murdered by The Mountain during the sack of Kings Landing. The Mountain is a knight in the service of Lord Tywin, so Oberyns accusations extend towards him. Though Tywin irrevocably denies ever giving such an order, he does promise to make Ser Gregor answer for his crimes, providing that Prince Oberyn take one of the three judges seats at Tyrions trial, the other two being himself, and Mace Tyrell. For the first time, Tywin also admits to concerns about the distant threat of the Targaryen girl and her dragons, and impresses upon the importance of Dorne coming into the fold of the Seven Kingdoms. He knows his history: Dorne were the only kingdom able to resist the conquest of The First Men by Aegon Targaryen all those years ago. Should they face such a battle again, the Lannisters will need Dorne by their side, though Tywin makes sure to add that Dorne needs the Lannisters just as much as they need the Martells. Prince Oberyn has landed himself a key position in the capital with which to exert Dornes influence upon the Iron Throne.
