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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 the 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}} | '''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 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 | + | The tradition of rock kings ended with [[Urron Greyiron]] abolished kingsmoots. |
==Known Salt Kings== | ==Known Salt Kings== |
Revision as of 05:48, 13 December 2014
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 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 Salt Kings
- Regnar Drumm, called Raven-feeder, rock king of Old Wyk
References and Notes
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Driftwood Cronws.