Balon Greyjoy's assessment of the War of the Five Kings
In Season 6, Episode 2 of Game of Thrones, Balon Greyjoy remarks to Asha that he is the last surviving king from the original five. The deaths of Renly, Joffrey, and Robb are all known throughout the kingdom at this point, but how he does he know of Stannis' death?
Although it's not quite clear how much time passed between seasons 5 and 6, it's seems like it's only been but a few days. Brienne is still outside of Winterfell at the beginning of Season 6 and it's doubtful she would have spent much time outside of Winterfell, waiting in the cold. If the events at Castle Black share the same timeline, then that will also confirm it's only been 1 - 2 days.
Meanwhile, the isle of Pike is hundreds of miles away and the few Iron Islanders that remain on the mainland are located on the coast. It's quite close to winter, meaning few people still travel outside of the keeps. It's even less likely that one of the northerners at Winterfell would travel to the coast and talk to the Iron Islanders. The only other option is a raven, but not a single other person outside of Winterfell has brought up Stannis and Balon Greyjoy seems like the last person Ramsay would notify.
Best Answer
The Boltons informed the Greyjoys of the defeat of Stannis Baratheon.
Balon Greyjoy seems like the last person Ramsay would notify
I don't think so. Here's why:
- The defeat of Stannis Baratheon is a great victory for the Boltons. Ramsay is known to be boastful of Bolton victories.
- Ramsay enjoys taunting the Greyjoys.
- Ramsay was recently made a true Bolton and not a bastard. Announcing his own victories solidifies this fact more as a powerful opponent.
- It is the job of Maesters to inform the world of major events. This appears to be done quickly. There is no reason why the Boltons would stop their Maester from doing this.
- Although Stannis' death is beneficial to the Greyjoys, the Boltons announcing their victory is also a threat to the Geryjoys ("look at what we can do - kill people that claim to be a king").
it's only been 1 - 2 days
Possibly, but I don't see any reason why it couldn't also be up to a week or so. That's plenty of time for a raven to get to Pyke.
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Balon sailed with his father's fleet to attack the Reach, but they were defeated in the Battle of the Mander, in which Lord Quellon died. Balon, as the new Lord of the Iron Islands, took command of his father's forces and retreated back to the Iron Islands, taking no further part in the rebellion.GoT Rewind: Balon Greyjoy
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