Black Mourning Ribbons

In the Red Rising Saga, Black Mourning Ribbons emerge as a poignant symbol of grief among the Sons of Ares following the tragic death of Ragnar, the revered Obsidian leader. Woven thinly into beards and hair, these black ribbons serve as a visible emblem of collective mourning, underscoring the deep emotional bonds forged in the rebellion against the Society's tyranny. Though introduced in Morning Star, they encapsulate the saga's themes of loss and resilience, with no further evolution noted in subsequent books.