Dark eye
A dark eye is mentioned by Benerro, the High Priest of the red temple in Volantis, in reference to something watching Daenerys Targaryen.[1] It is not known who or what the dark eye is or if it is merely a figure of speech.
Recent Events
A Dance With Dragons
Benerro preaches that Daenerys Targaryen stands in peril and that the dark eye has fallen upon her. After listening to Ser Jorah Mormont's translation, Tyrion Lannister realizes that the red priest speaks of an ancient prophecy which foretells the coming of a hero to deliver the world from darkness.[1] It is unknown if this is the prince that was promised.
Sailing on the Selaesori Qhoran, the red priest Moqorro warns Tyrion of something with one black eye which is seeking Daenerys.[2]
The Winds of Winter
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Theon Greyjoy recalls that his uncle, Euron Crow's Eye, uses an eyepatch to hide a black eye shining with malice.[3] Euron has dispatched his brother, Victarion, to retrieve Daenerys with the Iron Fleet.[4]
Quotes
Moqorro: Others seek Daenerys too.
Tyrion: Have you seen these others in your fires?
Moqorro: Only their shadows. One most of all. A tall and twisted thing with one black eye and ten long arms, sailing on a sea of blood.[2]
—Moqorro and Tyrion Lannister
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 27, Tyrion VII.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 33, Tyrion VIII.
- ↑ The Winds of Winter, Theon I
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 56, The Iron Suitor.