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− | '''Rock king''' was an ancient title among the [[ironborn]] during the [[Age of Heroes]]. Each of the [[Iron Islands]] had both a rock king and a [[salt king]]. While | + | '''Rock king''' was an ancient title among the [[ironborn]] during the [[Age of Heroes]]. Each of the [[Iron Islands]] had both a rock king and a [[salt king]]. While the salt king commanded at sea, whenever the island's longships sailed, the rock king ruled the island itself, dispensing justice, making laws and settling disputes. They were chosen at the [[kingsmoot]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Driftwood Cronws}} |
The tradition of rock kings ended with [[Urron Greyiron]] abolished kingsmoots. | The tradition of rock kings ended with [[Urron Greyiron]] abolished kingsmoots. |
Revision as of 17:12, 26 December 2018
Rock king was an ancient title among the ironborn during the Age of Heroes. Each of the Iron Islands had both a rock king and a salt king. While the salt king commanded at sea, whenever the island's longships sailed, the rock king ruled the island itself, dispensing justice, making laws and settling disputes. They were chosen at the kingsmoot.[1]
The tradition of rock kings ended with Urron Greyiron abolished kingsmoots.
Known Rock Kings
- Regnar Drumm, called Raven-feeder, rock king of Old Wyk
References
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Driftwood Cronws.