In Dorne, succession favored the eldest, regardless of sex.
However, if a princess married into another house rather than taking a husband into her own, the succession automatically passed to the next in line.
Princess Myria Martell had been the eldest daughter of the Prince of Dorne during Baelor I's reign, and the elder sister of the later prince, Maron Martell. Because the princess married the then Prince Daeron, her younger brother became the heir.
"That's right. By the order of succession, Quentyn will become the heir," the Red Viper said casually.
Gendry, however, felt that the Red Viper might not be as relaxed inside as he appeared, because Quentyn, as the foster son of House Yronwood, the "Lords of the Road," was closer to the Yronwoods.
How to turn the heart of the gatehouse's foster son toward the sun-piercing spear would depend on the abilities of Doran and his brother.
"Will Prince Doran attend this wedding feast?" Bronze Yohn asked curiously.
"My elder brother may not attend in person, but the bride's mother, Meera Lio of Norvos, will come," the Red Viper said, before drinking a cup of fine wine.
Doran rarely appeared in public. Because of his gout, he did not want to look weak before his enemies.
Highgarden was lush and green, a world of white and green.
White buildings formed the main body of Highgarden.
The grand wedding would be held at noon in Highgarden's Great Sept, before moving to the Rose Hall at dusk for the feast.
A marriage between great lords was undoubtedly a joyous occasion, and also displayed the union and wealth of both sides.
In Highgarden, the Old and New Gods were both respected. The stained-glass windows of its lofty sept were as beautiful as those in the Great Sept of