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{{Infobox character
| Character_name          = '''Erik'''
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| firstname = Erik
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| lastname = Ironmaker
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| epithet = the Just
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| arms = Ironmaker
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| image = Erik Ironmaker TheMico.jpg
 
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| Alias = Erik Ironmaker<br>Erik the Just<br>Erik Anvil-Breaker
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| Alias = Erik the Just{{ref|AFFC|19}}<br>Erik Anvil-Breaker{{ref|AFFC|19}}
| Title = Lord Steward of the Iron Islands<br>[[Castellan]] of [[Pyke]]
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| Title = [[Lord Steward of the Iron Islands]]<br>[[Castellan]] of [[Pyke]]
| Allegiance = [[House Greyjoy]]
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| Allegiance = [[House Ironmaker]]<br>[[House Greyjoy]]
 
| Race =
 
| Race =
| Culture =
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| Culture = [[Ironborn]]
 
| Spouse = [[Asha Greyjoy]]
 
| Spouse = [[Asha Greyjoy]]
| Place_of_Birth =
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| Place_of_Birth = [[Iron Islands]]{{Ref|AWOIAF|Erik}}
| Date_of_Birth =
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| Date_of_Birth = {{Date|211}} or {{Date|212}}<ref>''See the [[Years after Aegon's Conquest/Calculations Ages (Continued)#Erik Ironmaker|Erik Ironmaker]] calculation.''</ref>
 
| Place_of_Death =
 
| Place_of_Death =
 
| Date_of_Death =
 
| Date_of_Death =
| Books = [[A Feast for Crows]]<br>[[A Dance with Dragons]]
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| Books = ''[[A Feast for Crows]]'' (appears)<br>''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' (mentioned)
 
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'''Erik''', better known as '''Erik Ironmaker''' or '''Erik the Just''' or '''Erik Anvil-Breaker''', is an old man. He weighs around twenty stone and is eighty-eight years old. He has white hair and his long, massive beard is white too. He has to be carried about in a chair. His weapon of choice is a monstrous hammer.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], The Drowned Man</ref>
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'''Erik Ironmaker''', known as '''Erik the Just''' and '''Erik Anvil-Breaker''', is an [[ironborn]] raider and the head of [[House Ironmaker]].{{Ref|AFFC|19}}
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==Appearance==
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Erik is eighty-eight years old and weighs around twenty stone. He has white hair, and his long, massive beard is white too. Erik has to be carried about in a chair.{{Ref|AFFC|19}}
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Erik's weapon of choice is a monstrous hammer.{{Ref|AFFC|19}}
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==History==
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In his youth, Erik was a fearsome reaver who sailed with Lord [[Dagon Greyjoy]].{{Ref|ADWD|26}}
  
 
==Recent Events==
 
==Recent Events==
===A Feast for Crows===
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===''A Feast for Crows''===
Erik puts himself forth at the [[kingsmoot]], where his champions are his grandsons. His gifts were of silver, bronze and steel. His speech gathered some support but [[Asha Greyjoy]] demanded that he stand up, which he could not do. After that, his support crumbled and his claim was soon dismissed. Later, after [[Euron Greyjoy]]'s speech, [[Aeron Greyjoy]] saw him shouting his support for Euron.<ref>[[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 19|Chapter 19]], The Drowned Man</ref>
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Erik puts himself forth at the [[kingsmoot on Old Wyk]], where his champions are his grandsons, [[Urek Ironmaker|Urek]], [[Thormor Ironmaker|Thormor]], and [[Dagon Ironmaker|Dagon]]. He speaks of his many battles, and of justice meted out by smashing thieves' hands with his hammer, and equates his age with wisdom and size with strength. His gifts are of [[silver]], [[bronze]], and [[steel]]. Erik's speech gathers some support, but he is unable to stand up when [[Asha Greyjoy]] demands that he do so. After that, his support crumbles and his claim is soon dismissed. [[Aeron Greyjoy]] later sees Erik shouting his support for [[Euron Greyjoy]], who is chosen king by the [[ironborn]] captains.{{Ref|AFFC|19}}
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===''A Dance with Dragons''===
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In Euron's absence while at war, Erik rules as [[Lord Steward of the Iron Islands]] and castellan of [[Pyke]].{{ref|ADWD|Appendix}}
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At [[Ten Towers]], [[Tristifer Botley]] reveals to Asha that her uncle, Euron Crow's Eye, had arranged a marriage between her and Erik. Since Asha fled [[Old Wyk]] after the kingsmoot, a [[seal]] was used to stand in her place for the ceremony.{{Ref|ADWD|26}} Asha has no desire to return to her new husband.{{Ref|ADWD|26}} After she is captured by [[Stannis Baratheon]], Asha does not believe Erik could afford to ransom her.{{Ref|ADWD|42}}
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==Quotes by Erik==
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{{Quote|I am Erik Ironmaker, for them who's blind. Erik the Just. Erik Anvil-Breaker. Show them my hammer, [[Thormor Ironmaker|Thormor]]. I can't count how many hands I've smashed to pulp with that hammer, but might be some thief could tell you. I can't say how many heads I've crushed against my anvil neither, but there's some widows could. I could tell you all the deeds I've done in battle, but I'm eight-and-eighty and won't live long enough to finish. If old is wise, no one is wiser than me. If big is strong, no one's stronger. You want a king with heirs? I've more'n I can count. King Erik, aye, I like the sound o' that. Come, say it with me. ERIK! ERIK ANVIL-BREAKER! ERIK KING!{{Ref|AFFC|19}}|Erik to the [[kingsmoot]]}}
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==Quotes about Erik==
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{{Quote|'''Asha''': You've despoiled me, you beardless boy. My lord husband will cut your balls off and put you in a dress.<br>
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'''Qarl''': If he can get out of his chair.{{Ref|ADWD|26}}|[[Asha Greyjoy]] and [[Qarl the Maid]]}}
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{{Quote|I hope Erik did not insist on a consummation.{{Ref|ADWD|26}}|[[Asha Greyjoy]] to [[Tristifer Botley]], after hearing a [[seal]] stood in for her at her wedding}}
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==Family==
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{{Ironmaker tree}}
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==Behind the Scenes==
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Erik's name is twice misspelled as "Eric" in ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]''.{{Ref|ADWD|26}}{{Ref|ADWD|42}}
  
===A Dance with Dragons===
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==References==
It is revealed that Euron arranged a marriage with Erik and his niece [[Asha Greyjoy]], since Asha fled a seal was used to stand in her place for the ceremony. Erik is currently ruling the Iron Islands in Euron's absence. Asha has no desire to return to her new husband.
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{{References}}
  
==References and Notes==
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[[Category:House Ironmaker]]
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[[Category:House Greyjoy retainers|Ironmaker, Erik]]
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[[Category:Castellans|Ironmaker, Erik]]
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[[Category:Characters from the Iron Islands|Ironmaker, Erik]]
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[[Category:Characters with white hair|Ironmaker, Erik]]
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[[Category:Crew and followers of Euron Greyjoy|Ironmaker, Erik]]
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[[Category:Nobles|Ironmaker, Erik]]
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[[Category:Supporters of Euron Greyjoy in the War of the Five Kings|Ironmaker, Erik]]
  
[[Category:Characters from the Iron Islands]]
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[[es:Erik Ironmaker]]
[[Category:Castellans]]
 
[[es:Erik]]
 
 
[[fr:Erik Forgefer]]
 
[[fr:Erik Forgefer]]
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[[ru:Эрик Айронмейкер]]

Latest revision as of 16:10, 21 February 2024

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Erik Ironmaker TheMico.jpg

Aliases
  • Erik the Just[1]
  • Erik Anvil-Breaker[1]
Titles
Allegiances
Culture Ironborn
Born 211 AC or 212 AC[2]
Iron Islands[3]
Spouse Asha Greyjoy
Books

Erik Ironmaker, known as Erik the Just and Erik Anvil-Breaker, is an ironborn raider and the head of House Ironmaker.[1]

Appearance

Erik is eighty-eight years old and weighs around twenty stone. He has white hair, and his long, massive beard is white too. Erik has to be carried about in a chair.[1]

Erik's weapon of choice is a monstrous hammer.[1]

History

In his youth, Erik was a fearsome reaver who sailed with Lord Dagon Greyjoy.[4]

Recent Events

A Feast for Crows

Erik puts himself forth at the kingsmoot on Old Wyk, where his champions are his grandsons, Urek, Thormor, and Dagon. He speaks of his many battles, and of justice meted out by smashing thieves' hands with his hammer, and equates his age with wisdom and size with strength. His gifts are of silver, bronze, and steel. Erik's speech gathers some support, but he is unable to stand up when Asha Greyjoy demands that he do so. After that, his support crumbles and his claim is soon dismissed. Aeron Greyjoy later sees Erik shouting his support for Euron Greyjoy, who is chosen king by the ironborn captains.[1]

A Dance with Dragons

In Euron's absence while at war, Erik rules as Lord Steward of the Iron Islands and castellan of Pyke.[5]

At Ten Towers, Tristifer Botley reveals to Asha that her uncle, Euron Crow's Eye, had arranged a marriage between her and Erik. Since Asha fled Old Wyk after the kingsmoot, a seal was used to stand in her place for the ceremony.[4] Asha has no desire to return to her new husband.[4] After she is captured by Stannis Baratheon, Asha does not believe Erik could afford to ransom her.[6]

Quotes by Erik

I am Erik Ironmaker, for them who's blind. Erik the Just. Erik Anvil-Breaker. Show them my hammer, Thormor. I can't count how many hands I've smashed to pulp with that hammer, but might be some thief could tell you. I can't say how many heads I've crushed against my anvil neither, but there's some widows could. I could tell you all the deeds I've done in battle, but I'm eight-and-eighty and won't live long enough to finish. If old is wise, no one is wiser than me. If big is strong, no one's stronger. You want a king with heirs? I've more'n I can count. King Erik, aye, I like the sound o' that. Come, say it with me. ERIK! ERIK ANVIL-BREAKER! ERIK KING![1]

—Erik to the kingsmoot

Quotes about Erik

Asha: You've despoiled me, you beardless boy. My lord husband will cut your balls off and put you in a dress.
Qarl: If he can get out of his chair.[4]

I hope Erik did not insist on a consummation.[4]

Asha Greyjoy to Tristifer Botley, after hearing a seal stood in for her at her wedding

Family

Unknown
wife
 
Erik
 
Asha
Greyjoy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Son(s)
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Urek
 
Thormor
 
Dagon
 
 
 
 
 
Great-
grandsons
 


Behind the Scenes

Erik's name is twice misspelled as "Eric" in A Dance with Dragons.[4][6]

References