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'''Ib''' or '''Ibben''' is the largest island of the island nation of [[Ibben]]. | '''Ib''' or '''Ibben''' is the largest island of the island nation of [[Ibben]].{{ref|tloiaf}} It has the largest Ibbenese city, [[Port of Ibben]], along its southern coast. North of the Port of Ibben is a cold, mountainous wasteland region where mammoths are said to roam.{{Ref|aGoT|13}} Forests grow along the western and eastern shores. The city of [[Ib Nor]] is situated along the northern shore of the island. Off the southern coast of Ib is the [[Bay of Whales]] and small islands, while the moderately-sized island [[Far Ib]] is farther to the southeast.{{ref|tloiaf}} Most Ibbenese live on Ib.<ref name=IbbenArmor/> | ||
==Behind the Scenes== | ==Behind the Scenes== | ||
Revision as of 10:10, 6 June 2014
Ib or Ibben is the largest island of the island nation of Ibben.[1] It has the largest Ibbenese city, Port of Ibben, along its southern coast. North of the Port of Ibben is a cold, mountainous wasteland region where mammoths are said to roam.[2] Forests grow along the western and eastern shores. The city of Ib Nor is situated along the northern shore of the island. Off the southern coast of Ib is the Bay of Whales and small islands, while the moderately-sized island Far Ib is farther to the southeast.[1] Most Ibbenese live on Ib.[3]
Behind the Scenes
George R. R. Martin describes Ib as being the size of Iceland.[3] Its name may be a reference by Martin to Ib, an ancient city mentioned in "The Doom that Came to Sarnath" by H. P. Lovecraft.
Notes and References
<references>
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Lands of Ice and Fire.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 13, Tyrion II.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ibben and Armor (November 9, 2002) So Spake Martin