Port of Ibben

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The Port of Ibben is the main city on Ib and is the largest city of Ibben. It is located on the southern coast of Ib.[1]

Layout

The grey, gloomy Port of Ibben has cobbled alleys, steep hills, and teeming docks and shipyards. The city is lit by whale-oil lamps suspended on iron chains. Its main structure is the ruins of the God-King's castle. Beyond the Port of Ibben, foreigners are only allowed with an Ibbenese host.[2]

History

The Port of Ibben has ruled over Ib and the lesser isles since the Dawn Age.[2]

The ironborn raiders of the Iron Islands have sailed as far as the Port of Ibben.[3]

Recent Events

A Game of Thrones

At Illyrio's manse in Pentos, Daenerys Targaryen sees hairy men from the Port of Ibben.[4] Catelyn Stark and Ser Rodrik Cassel see a fat-bellied whaler with a hull blackened from tar which came from the Ibbenese port once they arrive at King's Landing.[5]

When Lord Eddard Stark confronts Queen Cersei Lannister about the parentage of King Robert I Baratheon's children, Ned suggests that the queen exile herself to the Summer Isles or the Port of Ibben.[6]

A Feast for Crows

Arya Stark sells oysters on the decks of ships from the Port of Ibben at the Ragman's Harbor in Braavos.[7]

References and Notes