Valyrian Steel and Other Weapons

Valyrian steel was invented in Valyria, and was used to make weapons and various other items of unparalleled quality. Magic and spells play a role in its forging, which makes the steel special and gives it magical characteristics. Though by far the most well-known and common means of making uncommon swords, there are weapons not made of Valyrian steel that share similar properties.

Known Blades

 * Blackfyre, the sword of Aegon I Targaryen. Carried by all Targaryen kings until Aegon IV, who gave it to his bastard Daemon, who rose in rebellion against the Targaryens, taking the sword's name for his house. Recovered by Aegon VI Targaryen.
 * Heartsbane, the ancestral two-handed greatsword of House Tarly.
 * Lady Forlorn, the ancestral sword of House Corbray.
 * Longclaw, the ancestral Valyrian steel bastard sword of House Mormont. Given to House Stark by Jeor Mormont. Currently in the possession of House Stark.
 * Nightfall, the ancestral blade of House Harlaw.
 * Oathkeeper, one of two Valyrian blades reforged by Tobho Mott from Ice. The blade was made for Ser Jaime Lannister, but he has given it to Brienne of Tarth for use in her quest to locate Sansa Stark. After her quest was complete, Brienne returned the sword to House Lannister, where it remains.
 * Orphan-Maker, the ancestral sword of House Roxton.
 * Red Rain, the sword of House Drumm, which was stolen by them in a raid. Given the name and coloring, possibly the ancestral sword of House Reyne.
 * Dark Sister, the sword wielded by Visenya Targaryen. Its last known owner was Brynden "Bloodraven" Rivers. Previously thought lost to history, it was recovered by Maegor Waters.
 * Mercy, formerly known as Widow's Wail, one of two Valyrian blades reforged by Tobho Mott from Ice. Following Joffrey Baratheon's death, ownership of Widow's Wail passed to his younger brother, Tommen. After the fall of King's Landing, Aegon VI Targaryen received the sword. Possessed by Baelon Targaryen during the War in the Narrows, but later recovered by royal forces. It was refashioned on the orders of Rhaegar I, and gifted to his son Aenar. Aenar I, in turn, later gifted the sword to his third son, Prince Baelor.  It is currently possessed by Baelor's son, Prince Maekar.
 * Truth, possessed by House Rogare.
 * The dagger with a dragonbone hilt once possessed by Petyr Baelish, now belongs to House Arryn.
 * Vigilance, the ancestral sword of House Hightower.
 * Valyrian steel arakh.
 * Valyrian steel axe possessed by House Celtigar.
 * Valyrian steel sword possessed by Racallio Samanthenes

Lost Blades

 * Brightroar, the ancestral sword of House Lannister, lost when King Tommen II Lannister of the Rock sailed to Valyria and never returned.
 * Lamentation, the ancestral sword of House Royce, lost in the Storming of the Dragonpit.

Other Artifacts

 * Dawn is the famous ancestral greatsword of House Dayne, whose wielder is given the title Sword of the Morning.
 * Dragonbinder, a dragon horn banded with red gold and Valyrian steel.
 * A small number of maesters have Valyrian steel links in their collars, representing their study of magic and occultism. Maesters who gain Valyrian steel links do not have to forge the metal themselves.
 * The crown worn by Aegon I Targaryen and some of his successors in the Targaryen dynasty, a circlet of Valyrian steel studded with rubies. It was last worn by King Daeron I Targaryen, and lost after his death in Dorne. Some whisper that it is possessed by House Martell.
 * A suit of black scale armor worn by Euron Greyjoy. Sank to the bottom of the Whispering Sound along with his fleet and ship.