Prince Oberyn was the younger brother of Prince Doran Martell and Princess Elia Martell, and like most members of House Martell, he was styled “Prince” instead of “Lord”. He was nicknamed “the Red Viper” for his knowledge of poisons and for his unusual, deadly style of combat. Oberyn was known for being an accomplished warrior, […]
Lessons from westeros: The Mountain
Gregor Clegane, nicknamed The Mountain, is our role model for physical strength. According to the story, the elder of the Clegane brothers wasn’t bright, charming, or kind in his early years. Due to some genetic aberration, the boy grew up swiftly in size and strength without much physical effort at all. Using his strength on weaker animals, […]