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The Iron Islands consists of thirty-one isles west of the Cape of Eagles, with another thirteen clustered around Lonely Light, the westernmost point of known lands. Of these, seven are counted as major: Old Wyk, Great Wyk, Pyke, Harlaw, Saltcliffe, Blacktyde, and Orkmont. The isles are rocky and thin-soiled, better suited to grazing goats than raising crops. Frequent storms, grey skies, and stony shores define the landscape. The sea is the lifeblood of the isles, without its bounty, the ironborn would starve in winter. The surrounding waters teem with fish, cod, monkfish, skate, sardines, mackerel, as well as crabs, lobsters, swordfish, seals, and whales, providing sustenance for the islanders. Seven of every ten families are said to be fisherfolk, and to own a ship is to command one’s fate. <ref name="IronIslands">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) pp. 175-178</ref> | The Iron Islands consists of thirty-one isles west of the Cape of Eagles, with another thirteen clustered around Lonely Light, the westernmost point of known lands. Of these, seven are counted as major: Old Wyk, Great Wyk, Pyke, Harlaw, Saltcliffe, Blacktyde, and Orkmont. The isles are rocky and thin-soiled, better suited to grazing goats than raising crops. Frequent storms, grey skies, and stony shores define the landscape. The sea is the lifeblood of the isles, without its bounty, the ironborn would starve in winter. The surrounding waters teem with fish, cod, monkfish, skate, sardines, mackerel, as well as crabs, lobsters, swordfish, seals, and whales, providing sustenance for the islanders. Seven of every ten families are said to be fisherfolk, and to own a ship is to command one’s fate. <ref name="IronIslands">George R. R. Martin, ''The World of Ice and Fire'', (London: HarperVoyager, 2014) pp. 175-178</ref> | ||
===Main Islands=== | ===Main Islands/Regions=== | ||
*[[Orkmont]] | *[[Orkmont]] | ||
*[[Pyke]] | *[[Pyke]] | ||
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*[[Saltcliffe]] | *[[Saltcliffe]] | ||
*[[Blacktyde]] | *[[Blacktyde]] | ||
*[[The Giant's Fist]] | |||
===Culture=== | ===Culture=== | ||