| Lord of the Iron Islands | |
|---|---|
| Office | Ruler of the Iron Islands |
| Region | Iron Islands |
| Current Holder | None |
| First Holder | Lord Vickon Greyjoy |
| Last Holder | Lord Balon Greyjoy |
| Creator | Aegon I Targaryen |
| Created | 2 AC |
| Defunct | 299 AC |
| Replaced by | King of the Isles and the North |
Lord of the Iron Islands is the hereditary title held by the ruler of the Iron Islands since Aegon's Conquest. The title appears to be equivalent to Lord Paramount of the Mander, Lord Paramount of the Stormlands, and Lord Paramount of the Trident.[1]
History
House Hoare, which ruled as King of the Isles and the Rivers, was destroyed during Aegon's Conquest. After the death of King Harren Hoare in the burning of Harrenhal, King Aegon I Targaryen granted rule over the riverlands to Lord Edmyn Tully, naming him Lord Paramount of the Trident.[2]
The ironborn fell into civil war as a result of Harren the Black's death, and in 2 AC Aegon led an invasion of the Iron Islands.[3] After defeating claimants who refused to kneel, Aegon the Conqueror allowed the surviving ironborn to choose who would rule the Iron Islands in his name.[1] Lord Vickon of House Greyjoy was chosen.[4]
Lord Balon Greyjoy declared himself King of the Iron Islands in 289 AC, but Greyjoy's Rebellion was defeated by King Robert I Baratheon.[5]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
Amid the War of the Five Kings after the death of King Robert I Baratheon, Lord Balon Greyjoy again declares independence from the Seven Kingdoms, this time styling himself King of the Isles and the North.[6]
A Storm of Swords
Balon dies in a fall while crossing a bridge at Pyke during a storm in 299 AC.[7][8] Some portents and the timely return of his exiled eldest brother, Euron, lead to speculation that Balon may have been murdered by an assassin at Euron's command.[9][10][11] Euron Crow's Eye claims the Seastone Chair after Balon's death.[7]
A Feast for Crows
Euron Greyjoy is chosen to succeed Balon at the kingsmoot on Old Wyk.[12]
Known Lords of the Iron Islands
- Lord Vickon Greyjoy, elected Lord of the Iron Islands after the invasion by King Aegon I Targaryen.
- Lord Goren Greyjoy, Vickon's heir and successor.
- Unnamed Lord Greyjoy, succeeded by his son Dalton after his death in 128 AC.
- Lord Dalton Greyjoy, called the Red Kraken, Lord of the Iron Islands during the Dance of the Dragons.
- Lord Toron Greyjoy, eldest salt son of Dalton.
- Lord Alton Greyjoy, called the Holy Fool.
- Lord Torwyn Greyjoy, who betrayed Bittersteel.
- Lord Loron Greyjoy, a friend of Ser Desmond Mallister.
- Lord Dagon Greyjoy, called the Last Reaver, Lord of the Iron Islands during the reign of Aerys I Targaryen.[13][14]
- Lord Quellon Greyjoy, Dagon's grandson.
- Lord Balon Greyjoy, who declared himself King of the Iron Islands
Claimant Lords of the Iron Islands
- Rodrik Greyjoy, salt son of Dalton Greyjoy
- Sam Salt, boasting descent of House Hoare
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The World of Ice & Fire, The Iron Islands: The Greyjoys of Pyke.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, Aegon's Conquest.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Wars of King Aegon I.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Appendix.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 4, Eddard I.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 49, Tyrion XI.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 45, Catelyn V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 48, Daenerys IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 22, Arya IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 11, The Kraken's Daughter.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 19, The Drowned Man.
- ↑ The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ The Mystery Knight.