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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]].{{ | + | 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}} | + | 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''=== |
Revision as of 11:14, 9 May 2021
Onyx is a black mineral oft used for decoration in the known world.
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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
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 18, Sansa II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 43, Cersei X.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 40, Daenerys III.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 63, Victarion I.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 40, Princess In The Tower.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 48, Jaime I.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 3, Daenerys I.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 19, Jon III.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Bones and Beyond: Yi Ti.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 12, Cersei III.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 59, Sansa IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 60, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 38, The Watcher.
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