MenOfBraavos Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 What could be a possible explaination for Balon Greyjoy to stay neutral in Robert's Rebellion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerys Blackfyre Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 maybe he was "loyal" to the Targs because they made the Greyjoys lords of the Iron Islands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithras Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 What could be a possible explaination for Balon Greyjoy to stay neutral in Robert's Rebellion? It was not Balon's decision. His father Lord Quellon Greyjoy didnot want to participate in the Rebellion although his sons wished otherwise. After the Trident, Lord Quellon could not resist keeping neurality much longer and the ironborn attacked the Shields. Quellon died during that assault and Balon became the Lord Reaper of Pyke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTyrion Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 It was not Balon's decision. His father Lord Quellon Greyjoy didnot want to participate in the Rebellion although his sons wished otherwise. After the Trident, Lord Quellon could not resist keeping neurality much longer and the ironborn attacked the Shields. Quellon died during that assault and Balon became the Lord Reaper of Pyke. This pretty much sums it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralKyrd Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Quellon was pretty different than his sons. He outlawed reaving, and heavily taxed anyone who took saltwives. He wanted stronger bonds with the other kingdoms. He wasn't Balon looking for an excuse at war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petyr's Little Finger Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Quellon was unlike Balon. Quellon wanted to see the Iron Islands a part of the Seven Kingdoms. He didn't care about the old way and he outlawed reaving and the taking of thralls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetiger Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 What could be a possible explaination for Balon Greyjoy to stay neutral in Robert's Rebellion?Quellon Greyjoy was Lord of Pykeduring Robert's Rebellion. Maybe he wanted to wait and than side with winers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetiger Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 From Wiki:"Quellon's health was failing during Robert's Rebellion, however, and it was only after the Battle of the Trident that he was convinced by his eldest sons to join the war against House Targaryen. He led fifty longships against the Reach, keeping most of the ironmen home to guard against House Lannister. Quellon died at sea[2] in the battle at the Mander's mouth against the Shield Islands, and the ironmen's contribution to the war turned out to be minimal.[1]With Quellon's death, the title of head of House Greyjoy and Lord of the Iron Islands passed to his eldest surviving son, Balon Greyjoy. Lord Balon rejected most of his father's reforms, and his desire to return to the Old Way led to Greyjoy's Rebellion against the rule of King Robert Baratheon.[3]" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetiger Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Greyjoys fought against Targaryens after Battle of the Trident , when victory of the rebels was the most likely outcome of the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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