Sacred Chalice of Riix

Mentioned only by title in the provided material, the Sacred Chalice of Riix functions as a ceremonial chalice-like prop. Precise materials, ornamentation, and dimensions are not specified in the text; the item is implied to be ornate and ritual in character. Lwaxana Troi invokes or brandishes it as a visible emblem during her grand ambassadorial self-introduction, and the bridge crew responds with discomfort and forced protocol rather than physical interaction.

2 appearances

Purpose

A ceremonial chalice used as a status-bearing prop during formal introductions and ritualized ambassadorial display.

Significance

Serves as a cultural and symbolic status marker in Lwaxana Troi’s grandiose ambassadorial presentation, converting a routine command exchange into a personal, disruptive spectacle and underscoring themes of protocol, boundary violation, and social discomfort.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S2E19 · Manhunt

Bridge Aesthetics and an Unwelcome Ambassador

The Sacred Chalice of Riix is invoked verbally by Lwaxana as part of her formal self-identification, functioning as cultural regalia that amplifies her claim to ambassadorial legitimacy and signals aristocratic authority to the bridge crew.

Before: Not physically present on the bridge; exists as ceremonial regalia associated with Lwaxana's hereditary claims.

After: Remains an invoked symbol of authority; its mention escalates the social stakes but the object itself is not seen or handled in this scene.

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S2E19 · Manhunt

Lwaxana Hijacks the Hail

The Sacred Chalice of Riix is invoked by Lwaxana as part of her formal titulary — a ceremonial claim used to signal hereditary authority and cultural weight, not a physical prop on the bridge. The mention amplifies her claim to diplomatic legitimacy.

Before: Referenced as part of Lwaxana's titles; not physically present on the Enterprise bridge.

After: Still referenced only — its mention has political effect by strengthening Lwaxana's claim to ambassadorial standing but it remains off-stage.

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