Onyx
Onyx is a black mineral often 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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