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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}} | ||
+ | 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
- Urras Greyiron, called Ironfoot, salt king of Orkmont
- Urron Greyiron, called Urron Red, salt king of Orkmont and the last salt king
References and Notes
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Driftwood Cronws.