Goldenheart
Goldenheart is a type of tree found on Jhala and Omboru in the Summer Isles.[1] Its wood is fabled to make the best bows,[2][3] with the exception of dragonbone.[1] Archers on swan ships wield goldenheart bows.[1]
History
The dragonlords of the Valyrian Freehold often traded for goldenheart from the Summer Isles.[1] The princes of the islands have forbidden export of the wood since the Slavers' Wars.[1]
Recent Events
A Game of Thrones
During the Hand's tourney, Ser Jaime Lannister uses a lance made from the golden wood of the Summer Isles.[4]
A Storm of Swords
The Summer Islander Jalabhar Xho gifts King Joffrey I Baratheon with a golden wood great bow for his royal wedding.[5]
A Feast for Crows
Alleras uses arrows of golden wood with his goldenheart longbow.[6] Kojja Mo wields a double-curved goldenheart bow on the Cinnamon Wind.[7]
A Dance with Dragons
Led by Black Balaq, the fifty Summer Islanders of the Golden Company use goldenheart bows.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: The Summer Isles.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- 1 2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 61, The Griffin Reborn.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 30, Eddard VII.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 59, Sansa IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 35, Samwell IV.
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