Martell
Elia of Dorne
Elia, sister to Doran and Oberyn, marries Rhaegar and bears Rhaenys and Aegon. At Harrenhal she sees her husband crown Lyanna queen of love and beauty. Aerys later keeps Elia and her children in King's Landing as leverage over Dorne. When the city falls, Gregor kills her and the children; Oberyn demands his confession during Tyrion's trial by combat. Elia has no viewpoint chapter, so her life is reconstructed through survivors' memories, political claims and acts of vengeance.
Key story events this character is involved in, and the chapters where they appear.
Role: victim
The final act of Robert's Rebellion. Tywin Lannister's army arrived at the gates professing loyalty to Aerys II, then turned on the city. Jaime Lannister killed the Mad King to prevent the wildfire plot, while Gregor Clegane murdered Princess Elia Martell and her children.
Role: present
The great tourney hosted by Lord Whent where Prince Rhaegar Targaryen crowned Lyanna Stark as Queen of Love and Beauty, passing over his own wife Elia Martell. The mysterious Knight of the Laughing Tree appeared and vanished, setting events in motion that would end the Targaryen dynasty.
No chapter appearances recorded.
