Ice is a Valyrian steel sword kept in a ceremonial scabbard crafted from wolf pelts. As an heirloom of House Stark, the sword serves as a war weapon as well as a ceremonial tool for the Lords of Winterfell — that is, until the final days of Lord Eddard Stark. Tried for treason against King Joffrey Baratheon, Eddard faces beheading under the blade of this sword. Tywin Lannister, King Joffrey's grandfather, eventually melts the weapon down and forges the metal into two swords: Widow's Wail and Oathkeeper.