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The [[Onyx Emperor]] was a ruler of the [[Great Empire of the Dawn]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti}}
 
The [[Onyx Emperor]] was a ruler of the [[Great Empire of the Dawn]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti}}
  
The helm of Ser [[Lucas Inchfield]] was decorated with an onyx spider to represent [[House Webber]].{{ref|TS}} While disguised as Egg, Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targarye]] kept hidden a gold and onyx signet depicting the arms of his father, Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]].{{ref|TSS}}
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The helm of Ser [[Lucas Inchfield]] was decorated with an onyx spider to represent [[House Webber]].{{Ref|TSS}} While disguised as Egg, Prince [[Aegon V Targaryen|Aegon Targarye]] kept hidden a [[gold]] and onyx signet depicting the arms of his father, Prince [[Maekar I Targaryen|Maekar Targaryen]].{{ref|TSS}}
  
 
When King [[Robert I Baratheon]] wed [[Cersei Lannister]], the cloak draped upon Cersei's back was decorated with the [[House Baratheon|Baratheon]] stag in beads of onyx.{{ref|AFFC|12}}
 
When King [[Robert I Baratheon]] wed [[Cersei Lannister]], the cloak draped upon Cersei's back was decorated with the [[House Baratheon|Baratheon]] stag in beads of onyx.{{ref|AFFC|12}}
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==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
 
===''A Clash of Kings''===
The [[Tourmaline Brotherhood]] gives [[Daenerys Targaryen]] a dragon crown with three heads carved from [[ivory]], [[jade]], and onyx.{{ref|ACOK|40}}
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The [[Tourmaline Brotherhood]] gives [[Daenerys Targaryen]] a dragon crown with three heads carved from [[ivory]], [[jade]], and onyx.{{ref|ACOK|40}} [[Xaro Xhoan Daxos]] gives her a thousand miniature [[knight]]s carved of [[amber]], [[amethyst]], [[beryl]], jade, onyx, [[opal]], and [[tourmaline]], with armor of [[silver]] and [[gold]].{{Ref|ACOK|40}}
  
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
 
===''A Storm of Swords''===
The seven-sided golden chalice given by Lord [[Mace Tyrell]] to King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] has an onyx stag to represent [[House Baratheon]].{{ref|ASOS|59}} During his [[Purple Wedding|wedding feast]], Joffrey wears a doublet with onyx studs.{{ref|ASOS|60}}
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The seven-sided golden [[Wedding chalice|chalice]] given by Lord [[Mace Tyrell]] to King [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey I Baratheon]] has an onyx stag to represent [[House Baratheon]].{{ref|ASOS|59}} During his [[Purple Wedding|wedding feast]], Joffrey wears a doublet with onyx studs.{{ref|ASOS|60}}
  
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===
 
===''A Dance with Dragons''===

Revision as of 11:14, 9 May 2021

Onyx is a black mineral oft used for decoration in the known world.

Culture

Altars in septs can be inlaid with onyx, mother-of-pearl, and lapis lazuli.[1] Within the Great Sept of Baelor, a chamber has carvings of the Seven with eyes of onyx, jade, malachite, and yellow moonstone.[2]

The massive chairs of the Pureborn of Qarth are decorated with goldwork and studded with amber, onyx, lapis, and jade.[3] Carved onyx is available at the port of Qarth.[4]

Cyvasse pieces can be carved of ivory and onyx.[5]

Illyrio Mopatis has onyx among his various rings.[6]

The scarlet armor of Lord Tytos Blackwood depicts a flock of ravens with onyx.[7]

People with dark eyes can often be considered as having onyx eyes.[8][9][10]

History

The Onyx Emperor was a ruler of the Great Empire of the Dawn.[11]

The helm of Ser Lucas Inchfield was decorated with an onyx spider to represent House Webber.[12] While disguised as Egg, Prince Aegon Targarye kept hidden a gold and onyx signet depicting the arms of his father, Prince Maekar Targaryen.[12]

When King Robert I Baratheon wed Cersei Lannister, the cloak draped upon Cersei's back was decorated with the Baratheon stag in beads of onyx.[13]

Recent Events

A Clash of Kings

The Tourmaline Brotherhood gives Daenerys Targaryen a dragon crown with three heads carved from ivory, jade, and onyx.[3] Xaro Xhoan Daxos gives her a thousand miniature knights carved of amber, amethyst, beryl, jade, onyx, opal, and tourmaline, with armor of silver and gold.[3]

A Storm of Swords

The seven-sided golden chalice given by Lord Mace Tyrell to King Joffrey I Baratheon has an onyx stag to represent House Baratheon.[14] During his wedding feast, Joffrey wears a doublet with onyx studs.[15]

A Dance with Dragons

Ser Balon Swann clasps his Kingsguard cloak with a silver brooch with battling ivory and onyx swans.[16]

References