general | March 19, 2026

Where is the Iron Islands in Game of Thrones?

Northern Ireland
Ballintoy Harbor, Northern Ireland (Iron Islands)

Why do they call it the Iron Islands?

The four largest islands (Great Wyk, Harlaw, Orkmont, and Pyke) do have mines with abundant supplies of iron, lead, and tin. Their large iron supplies are arguably what gave the islands their name (though the ironborn insist that they gained this name due to the iron strength of their inhabitants).

What happened Yara Greyjoy?

Fans thought Yara Greyjoy was as good as dead after she was captured by her sadistic uncle Euron. But her brother Theon (finally) came to her rescue during the Season 8 premiere, and now they’re free to sail wherever they want. “Euron can’t defend the Iron Islands,” Yara said happily.

How does Euron greyjoy die?

Euron continues to remain an ally of Cersei, ferrying the Golden Company to Westeros, killing Rhaegal, and fighting at the Battle of King’s Landing, where his fleet is burnt by Drogon. Euron himself was subsequently killed in a duel by Cersei’s brother and lover, Ser Jaime Lannister.

Who are the iron born?

The ironborn (or rarely, ironmen or iron islanders) are the natives of the Iron Islands off the west coast of Westeros. They are a fiercely independent seafaring people who chafe at the rule of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms.

Is Yara Greyjoy dead?

Who kills Euron Greyjoy?

Ser Jaime Lannister
Euron continues to remain an ally of Cersei, ferrying the Golden Company to Westeros, killing Rhaegal, and fighting at the Battle of King’s Landing, where his fleet is burnt by Drogon. Euron himself was subsequently killed in a duel by Cersei’s brother and lover, Ser Jaime Lannister.

Is House Greyjoy extinct?

House Greyjoy of the Iron Islands is probably in the best shape. Lord Balon Greyjoy has two surviving children, Yara (his designated heir) and Theon, who won’t ever beget a family but still survives. Balon also has three brothers, so Greyjoy isn’t at any risk of going extinct.

Why did they drown Euron?

The Euron we see in A Song of Ice and Fire is an egotistical, cruel, evil man. He calls himself the Drowned God as to mock the faith of his devout brother Aeron, who he molested when they were children.

What has drowned may never die?

Theon is blessed with sea water. Bless him with salt, bless him with stone, bless him with steel.” Response: “What is dead may never die.” Drowned Man: “What is dead may never die, but rises again, harder and stronger.”