Sand Snakes
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Sand Snakes is a term used to refer to the bastard daughters of Prince Oberyn Martell.[1] The name references the Dornish bastard surname, Sand, and their father's nickname, “the Red Viper”. Prince Oberyn's eight daughters have been born to five different mothers,[2] and while they differ in appearance from one another, they are said to all have their father's eyes.[1]
The term "Sand Snake" or "Sand Snakes" can refer to the following characters:
- Obara Sand, Prince Oberyn's daughter by a whore from Oldtown.
- Nymeria Sand, also known as Lady Nym, Prince Oberyn's daughter by a Volantene noblewoman.
- Tyene Sand, Prince Oberyn's daughter by a septa.
- Sarella Sand, Prince Oberyn's daughter by a trader from the Summer Isles.
- Elia Sand, also known as Lady Lance, Prince Oberyn's eldest daughter by his long-time paramour, Ellaria Sand.
- Obella Sand, Prince Oberyn's daughter by his paramour, Ellaria Sand.
- Dorea Sand, Prince Oberyn's daughter by his paramour, Ellaria Sand.
- Loreza Sand, Prince Oberyn's daughter by his paramour, Ellaria Sand.
Quotes
It would gladden my heart if I could assure you that the Sand Snakes were alone in wanting war, but I will not tell you lies, ser.[3]
– Prince Doran Martell
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A Feast for Crows, Chapter 2, The Captain Of Guards.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Appendix.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 13, The Soiled Knight.