 The current ruler of the city is Lord Leyton Hightower.Oldtown remained aloof from the War of the Five Kings, but late in the war the Ironborn under King Euron Greyjoy launched a massive raid along the coast, conquering the Shield Islands and parts of the Arbor before trying to blockade the mouth of the Honeywine.An attempt to attack the city harbor was repulsed by the city's defenders.