The world book gives the idea that Hardhand’s predecessor Qhirwyn the “Cunning” managed to strengthen his military, which Harwyn used to then launch his invasion and subjugation of the Riverlands. It gives the idea that the Hoares, when they conquered the Riverlands, had an organized enough army that would set them apart from the Ironmen forces during Balon’s time. Both able to operate on land and sea. Do you think that such a tradition was lost?

Qhorwyn improved the Ironborn military by building ships and buying better armor, Harwyn improved it by working as a sellsword and Essos so that the Ironborn were more disciplined on land.

At the end of the day though, Harwyn still only landed with 3,000 men. 

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