House Greyjoy

House Greyjoy of Pyke is one of the great houses of Westeros. Since the Conquest of Aegon Targaryen, House Greyjoy has ruled over the Iron Islands from Pyke, the castle sharing its name with the island itself.

Starting in the age of The Old King, The Greyjoys and Ironborn have been more involved in the trade and exploration of the Crown, raiding far east and far south to bring riches to Westeros.

History
The Greyjoys of Pyke claim descent from the Grey King of the Age of Heroes. In the era when the ironborn chose their rulers through the kingsmoot, only Houses Greyiron and Goodbrother produced more kings than the Greyjoys.

Under the Dragon
When Harren and his sons perished in the burning of Harrenhal, the surviving lords of the Iron Islands fell into chaotic squabbling, leading Aegon to invade the islands to subdue them. After they bent the knee Aegon allowed them to revive their ancient custom and choose who should have the primacy among them. They chose Lord Vickon Greyjoy of Pyke

When Harren and his sons perished in the burning of Harrenhal, Aegon Targaryen granted the riverlands to Lord Edmyn Tully of Riverrun. The surviving lords of the Iron Islands fell into chaotic squabbling, leading Aegon to invade the islands to subdue them. After they bent the knee Aegon allowed them to revive their ancient custom and choose who should have the primacy among them. They chose Lord Vickon Greyjoy of Pyke.

Lord Alton Greyjoy sought new lands to conquer beyond the Lonely Light. Lord Dagon Greyjoy raided the coastal areas of the Seven Kingdoms, sacking the town of Little Dosk, during the reign of Aerys I Targaryen. Lord Beron Stark gathered swords and House Lannisterbuilt ships in an effort to drive Lord Dagon and his ironmen back to the Iron Islands. Dagon was ultimately unable to resist the Targaryens. He would be remembered as "The Last Reaver".

Age of Reform
Lord Rodrik, son of Dagon, attended the Great Council of 233AC. He did not vote for King Aemon, or anyone for that matter, and was eventually arrested by Lord Bloodraven under conspiracy to commit treason. King Aemon, however, was able to sooth relations with the Ironborn. The two established a pact, allowing the Ironbron to raid and reave beyond the borders of Westeros. Lord Rodrik agreed to this and eventually reintroduced Maesters to the Iron Islands.

Lord Rodrik was eventually succeeded by his son Veron, who was more devoted to the Old Way. This led to a reintroduction of Thralldom to the Iron Islands. The practice went undetected on the Iron Islands until King Aemon's Master of Whisperers caught word of this. King Aemon summoned Veron to King's Landing to discuss the accusations. Lord Veryon bent to King Aemon's demands and Thralldom was abolished once again. This led to the Thrall Revolt, which was eventually put down.

Lord Veron passed in 2XX and was succeeded by his son.

Historical Members

 * Lord Vickon Greyjoy, elected Lord of the Iron Islands after the death of Harren the Black.


 * Lord Goren Greyjoy, Vickon's heir and successor.
 * Lord Dalton Greyjoy, called the Red Kraken, his eldest son and heir. He became Lord Reaper of Pyke shortly before the Dance of the Dragons.
 * Lord Alton Greyjoy, called the Holy Fool.
 * Lord Torwyn Greyjoy, who betrayed Bittersteel.
 * Lord Loron Greyjoy, a friend of Ser Desmond Mallister.
 * Lord Dagon Greyjoy, Lord of the Iron Islands during the reign of Aerys I Targaryen.
 * Lord Rodrik Greyjoy, who began an age of reform under the Old King
 * Lord Veron Greyjoy, whose actions led to the Thrall Revolt