House Martell, the royal family of Dorne, sits on the seat of Dornish power in Sunspear with a long, uniquely storied history in Westeros. Dorne alone sustained its independence for centuries due to its geography and strong culture, which were far different from other regions. The Martells are known by the unyielding motto “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken,” for they have resisted conquest throughout the time of Aegon Targaryen’s invasion. Instead, Dorne unified with the Seven Kingdoms by marriage, and the family became closely tied to the houses of Targaryen. House Martell is a house in Westeros that practices equal gender succession. They allow women to reign. Examples of them include Princess Arianne Martell. They are an influential house in the politics of Westeros with a history of keeping its people independent.
