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'''Salt king''' was an ancient title among the [[ironborn]] during the [[Age of Heroes]]. Each of the [[Iron Islands]] had both a [[Rock King|Rock]] and a salt king. While the rock king ruled the island itself, the salt king commanded at sea, whenever the island's longships sailed. They were chosen at the [[kingsmoot]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Driftwood Cronws}}
 
'''Salt king''' was an ancient title among the [[ironborn]] during the [[Age of Heroes]]. Each of the [[Iron Islands]] had both a [[Rock King|Rock]] and a salt king. While the rock king ruled the island itself, the salt king commanded at sea, whenever the island's longships sailed. They were chosen at the [[kingsmoot]].{{ref|TWOIAF| Driftwood Cronws}}
  
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The tradition of salt kings ended with [[Urron Greyiron]] abolished kingsmoots.
 
==Known Salt Kings==
 
==Known Salt Kings==
 
*[[Urras Greyiron]], called Ironfoot, salt king of [[Orkmont]]
 
*[[Urras Greyiron]], called Ironfoot, salt king of [[Orkmont]]

Revision as of 05:48, 13 December 2014

Salt king was an ancient title among the ironborn during the Age of Heroes. Each of the Iron Islands had both a Rock and a salt king. While the rock king ruled the island itself, the salt king commanded at sea, whenever the island's longships sailed. They were chosen at the kingsmoot.[1]

The tradition of salt kings ended with Urron Greyiron abolished kingsmoots.

Known Salt Kings

References and Notes

  1. The World of Ice & Fire, Driftwood Cronws.