![]() ![]() House Velaryon were powerful, but only because of towns like Hull and Spicetown, and the wealth the Sea Snake Corlys Velaryon brought from the east, not because of land or resources on Driftmark. In the Middle Ages, did the lords of islands also maintain lands on the mainland? Did noble families even maintain fleets as the Velaryons, Greyjoys, and Redwynes do? Would the ruler of an island even be able to maintain any high-level of influence or wealth? ![]() The Iron Islands are also barren, but the Harlaws, Goodbrothers, and Greyjoys do not seem to be particularly poor. Bear Island and Estermont are described as poorer islands, but even those houses maintain some influence. The Tarths and Farmans are more middle-tier lords, but are still considered among the most powerful vassals to their liege. House Redwyne is in a similar situation, though their island appears to be more rich. But they were independently wealthy and maintained a vast fleet, despite ruling over only a moderately small island. Are there any examples in a real-world setting of influential noblemen ruling over islands in the Middle Ages? House Velaryon was one of the most powerful houses, in part due to their influence at court. My question is, how realistic is it for these lords to be so powerful despite limited lands and resources. ![]() As well as House Estermont of Estermont and House Mormont of Bear Island to a lesser degree. And of course the nobility of the Iron Islands. House Tarth of Tarth in the stormlands, House Farman of Fair Isle in the westerlands, and namely House Velaryon of Driftmark and House Redwyne of the Arbor. In Westeros, there are quite a few island lords that obviously exert some influence and power. ![]()
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