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Iron Islanders or the Ibbenese?


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Very much doubt the ibbense could be anexed 

Hostile population of unknown size and military strength , what we know of its warriors they use heavy shields and axes and are a described as pbysicaly strong/doughy warriors so will be no pushovers

Their island is large and most importantly in a unforgiving sea for fleets to sail to  (entire westeros fleet would have to sail past white harbour etc  ) getting there by sea would be dangerous to invade let alone resupplying the occupation force ,if the ibbenes can build huge whaling ships to traverse these rough seas then they prob make or already have something resembling a navy too!

 

The iron islands has been crushed before but with  difficulty...pesonaly id annex the steptones and summer isles

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Taking the Iron Island makes plenty of sense. THey are very close to Westeros and by holding them you can shut down the reaving of the Reach, Westerlands, Riverlands and North. The fact that the Targs failed to properly integrate the Iron Island with the rest of Westeros is thier duck-up.

 

Ibben on the other hand is a complete pipe-dream. It is really far away so taking, holding and controlling Ibben would be a huge undertaking that would require a extended period of peace and unity at home. Not to mention the fleet would likely need several ports along the way to restock supplies and repair ships. Ports you have to keep safe from Dothraki by paying tribute or fighting them off.

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If I was the King of the North or Vale I would def go with Ibben.

Ibbenese:

Able to form a nation in a remote / hostile area. Probably make good sailors. Possibility of a awesome fleet. Opens up trading and business to Essos directly. Seems like they could fight. Overall self sufficient and civilized. Reminds me of remote Northerners from the past. Would make a good ally. 

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28 minutes ago, Ylath's Snout said:

Taking the Iron Island makes plenty of sense. THey are very close to Westeros and by holding them you can shut down the reaving of the Reach, Westerlands, Riverlands and North. The fact that the Targs failed to properly integrate the Iron Island with the rest of Westeros is thier duck-up.

 

Ibben on the other hand is a complete pipe-dream. It is really far away so taking, holding and controlling Ibben would be a huge undertaking that would require a extended period of peace and unity at home. Not to mention the fleet would likely need several ports along the way to restock supplies and repair ships. Ports you have to keep safe from Dothraki by paying tribute or fighting them off.

Holding and controlling? They're a already a part of the kingdom. 

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4 minutes ago, honorable men said:

Holding and controlling? They're a already a part of the kingdom. 

Are you talking about some other place because this is the Ibben I assume you are talking about. A series of island on Essos northern coast really far away from Westeros. Are you thinking of Skagos?

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