I know Robert was “open handed and generous” but why did he leave Balon Greyjoy as Lord Paramount of the Iron Islands after the latter’s rebellion? It doesn’t seem like taking a hostage was a sufficient punishment/deterrent for rebellion.

stevenattewell Uncategorized November 2, 2015 1 Minute

It worked for 9+ years, and only broke down when the realm fell into civil war. So I’d call it a successful policy.

By contrast, if Balon’s dead, what hold does he have on whoever takes over after?

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Published November 2, 2015