Euric the Dancer

Euric "the Dancer" Pyke was the first of the Sons of the Kraken, and the instigator of the war that would become known as the Dancer's Revolt. A man of skill, strength, will, and ambition, his actions would mark the way for those who would claim similar descent after him.

Appearance and Character
A tall, handsome man, according to most records Euric did somewhat favour Euron in appearance. Boasting the traditional dark hair of the Greyjoys and the stormy grey eyes of many Ironborn, his skill with the blade quickly earned him renown, and his skill at finger dancing earned him his moniker.

Clever, amiable, and a natural leader, it was little wonder that men flocked to the Dancer. When he rose against the Greyjoys and sought to claim their throne, he did so with captains and noble lordlings amoung his ranks.

History
Like many who would follow him, Euric's early life is not known to most scholars or maesters. He emerged into prominence during the latter end of the first decade of the third century, heralded as one of the greatest warriors in the Isles. By most accounts Euric spent time reaving in the east, winning gold and yet more fame with his adventures. When he returned to the Iron Islands in 314AC, however, it was this time with a purpose.

The Dancer's Revolt
Main Article: The Dancer's Revolt

After quietly gathering support and aid from those captains and lords who he thought might support him, Euric declared war upon the Greyjoys of Pyke early in the year 315AC. The war would be brief, lasting only eight months, and seeing battles fought on Harlaw and Great Wyk. In the end, when a desperate last attempt on Lordsport failed, Euric would be captured alive by the victorious House Greyjoy.

Death
Euric was defeated by the Greyjoys of Pyke, and chained to a rock upon the shore. As the tide came in it would swell up about him, creeping as high as his neck and crashing against his mouth - before drawing back out to repeat the process once the tide again turned.

Legacy
The execution of Euric was meant to forestall any who would follow him - but the attempt would prove futile within the year. Many others would claim descent from Euron Crow's Eye, though most would achieve nothing but securing their own death, or the mockery of their peers. Those who claimed such lineage and managed to carve out some part of history for themselves are known as the Sons of the Kraken, those men and one woman who shook the realm time and time again. Of these, Euric will ever be the first, and counted among one of the greatest.