The Red Kraken and the Western Coast

This thread follows Dalton Greyjoy’s raiding campaign, the vulnerability of the Westerlands, and his sudden death at the hands of a salt wife.

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The Ironborn Choose a Side

Greyjoys Enter the War A Royal Offer Aegon II courts Dalton Greyjoy, offering a council position and command of ships. A Private War of Plunder The Red Kraken uses the conflict to raid the west, treating allegiance as an opportunity rather than an enduring obligation.

Lannisport Is Sacked

The Coast Is Exposed A Sudden Landing Dalton’s longships attack Lannisport and seize ships, wealth, and people while the city’s defenses are vulnerable. A Wider Threat The raid shows that royal succession has left the western coast open to a separate war of conquest and kidnapping.

Fair Isle Falls

The Ironborn Occupation A Stronghold Taken Dalton’s forces seize Faircastle and overcome the island’s resistance. House Farman’s people are captured or ransomed. A Long Occupation The Red Kraken’s control expands beyond ordinary raids. His rule depends on violence and the islanders’ inability to resist his fleet.

Tess Kills Dalton

The Red Kraken Dies A Private Murder Tess kills Dalton Greyjoy with his own dagger while he sleeps. The act ends his life before the fleet he has gathered can meet Alyn Velaryon. A Rebellion Ignites With the Red Kraken dead, his captains abandon the assembled fleet and Fair Isle’s people rise against the remaining ironborn.

Alyn Finds No Fleet to Fight

A Victory Without Battle The Enemy Disperses Alyn reaches Fair Isle after the ironborn have begun retreating. The island has already risen against its occupiers. Oakenfist’s Reputation Grows The campaign frees the west from immediate danger and adds to Alyn’s public fame, though the future of the Iron Islands remains unsettled.

129–130 AC, during the Dance

130 AC, during the western campaign

130 AC, after the Battle of Tumbleton

133 AC, on Fair Isle before Oakenfist’s attack

133 AC, on arrival at Fair Isle