How was Myrcella killed?

How was Myrcella killed?

Outcome. The Assassination of Myrcella Baratheon is an event late in the War of the Five Kings, orchestrated by Ellaria Sand and the Sand Snakes in an attempt to draw Dorne into conflict with House Baratheon of King's Landing as revenge against Cersei Lannister for her role in the death of Oberyn Martell.

Why did Ellaria kill Myrcella?

In that season finale, Myrcella Baratheon is killed by Ellaria Sand's poisoned kiss to avenge the death of Oberyn Martell. ... According to Free, the showrunners decided to change the scene "because they wanted Myrcella's death to reflect her life, and wanted it to be sweet—which is rare for [Game of] Thrones."

Who poisoned Myrcella?

Ellaria Sand Myrcella Baratheon was poisoned by Ellaria Sand through a kiss on the lips as she departed for King's Landing with Jaime and Trystane Martell. Though both individuals were poisoned, Tyene Sand was able to produce an antidote for Ellaria as symptoms appeared, while Myrcella died in Jaime's arms.

Who married Myrcella?

Trystane Martell In order to strengthen House Lannister's political position during the War of the Five Kings, Hand of the King Tyrion Lannister makes plans to forge a marriage-alliance with House Martell of Dorne by having Princess Myrcella wed to Trystane Martell, the youngest child of the current ruler of Dorne.

What poison kills Myrcella?

Ellaria Sand However, this was thrown off course in the finale of season five, Mother's Mercy, when Myrcella is killed by the poisoned kiss of Ellaria Sand (Indira Varma). Ellaria sought revenge for the death of Oberyn Martell (Pedro Pascal) and kissed Myrcella with poisonous lipstick.

How did Myrcella die in Game of Thrones?

• Myrcella Died When Ellaria Poisoned Her On 'Game Of Thrones,' & Jaime Won't Let The Martells Escape His Wrath. The time has come, guys. The writers of Game Of Thrones have officially decided to ruin our lives by basically trying to kill everyone on this series in the Season 5 Game of Thrones finale.

Why did Ellaria Sand kill Myrcella Baratheon?

• Why did you do that?" The Assassination of Myrcella Baratheon is an event late in the War of the Five Kings, orchestrated by Ellaria Sand and the Sand Snakes in an attempt to draw Dorne into conflict with House Baratheon of King's Landing as revenge against Cersei Lannister for her role in the death of Oberyn Martell . "Elia Martell!

Why did Doran Martell want to kill Myrcella?

• Doran Martell warns Ser Arys Oakheart that there are many hot-headed Dornishmen who may try to kill Myrcella, either as a payback for Oberyn's death or in order to ignite a war between Dorne and the Lannisters. In the beginning of the fourth novel, the three Sand Snakes confront Doran, demanding an act of revenge, and tell him their plans.

Is there a parallel to the assassination of Myrcella?

• In the novels, there is no parallel plotline to the assassination. As much as the Sand Snakes hate the Lannisters and wish to get even with them, none of them has any ill intentions toward Myrcella; Ellaria has no intentions of vengeance at all, and does her best (not very successfully) to make the Sand Snakes give up their vendetta.