House Greyiron
House Greyiron is the current ruling house of the Iron Islands. Claiming descent from the Grey King who is represented upon their sigil, no other Ironborn house has had as many High Kings as House Greyiron. They reside on the isle of Orkmont.[1]
History
Background
Like many great houses of the Iron Islands, House Greyiron claims descent from the Grey King, the figure from the Age of Heroes who is said to have ruled all the Iron Isles. Whether this is true or not, the Greyirons have by most accounts resided on the isle of Orkmont since time immemorial. House Greyiron held a number of keeps on the isle such as Nettlebank and Bloodleaf, and were often known to act as Salt or Rock Kings of Orkmont through the ages.[1]
In the days when the Salt and Rock kings of the Isles constantly fought with each other, a Drowned Priest called Galon Whitestaff rose to prominence, demanding that the Ironborn reform into one unified kingdom. Thus, the first Kingsmoot was held, where the Salt and Rock Kings elected Urras 'Ironfoot' Greyiron. Some thought that the elective system would reach a quick demise when Urras' son, Erich 'The Ugly', thought to claim the Driftwood Crown without being elected. However, after pressure built from the captains and kings, he broke the crown apart in his hands and threw the pieces into the sea. The tradition of breaking the old crown apart would linger through many High Kings of the Iron Islands.[1]
Just as a Greyiron was the first High King of the Iron Islands, a Greyiron would also be the last High King. After the death of High King Urragon IV Greyiron, Urron 'Redhand' would seize power after the Slaughter of Nagga's Hill. He would unmake the title of "High King." After the slaughter, he proclaimed that there would only be one King of the Iron Islands.[1]
Notable Members
- Urras 'Ironfoot' Greyiron - The first High King of the Iron Isles.
- Torgon 'The Latecomer' Greyiron - An unelected High King who ruled for forty years after Urrathon 'Badbrother' was deposed.
- Urragon IV Greyiron - Another unelected High King, son of Torgon 'The Latecomer.'
- Urron 'Redhand' Greyiron - Great nephew and chosen heir of Urragon IV. He became the sole King of the Iron Isles after the Slaughter of Nagga's Hill in 31 A.I.