Game Of Thrones: Ranking The 9 Major Houses In Their House Words
4. Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken (House Martell)
While we havent yet seen anyone from House Martell on Game of Thrones (they make their debut in the upcoming season four), their house words are outstanding. The words are alliterative, dramatic, and intimidating. The repetition of prefixes is also a compelling device that enhances the power of the motto. The idea is that the Martells are a resilient people who will never give up a fight, never bow down to an unjust lord, and never forget when their family has been wronged. The strength revealed by these words makes House Martell seem like a family that has no shortage of self-confidence or determination. They also refer to the harshness of House Martells desert homeland, which was instrumental in making sure the Dornish weren't immolated by Aegon The Conqueror's dragons and forcibly brought to heel under the Iron Throne. No, they're unbroken and came into the kingdom more diplomatic means, and on their own terms. Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken just sounds remarkable and they fit in with the storyline of the family itself. House Martell has been severely aggrieved in the past, and characters like the fan-favourite Oberyn Martell, also known as the Red Viper, will do everything in their power to take their revenge.
