River Merchant's League

Commerce is a powerful force in the Wyneil Empire , and Dayne-on-the-Loch is the seat of that power. It is no secret that the River Merchant's League holds that seat.

History

In 121 DE, during the rule of Rolfe II, the Sovereign accorded to an informal league of boatmen a fee of sixty copper pieces for each boatload of wine that arrived in the city of Dayne-on-the-Loch following the harvest. A portion of all proceeds from wine sales were then taxed directly to the Sovereign's coffers.
In 170 DE, Rolfe III extended the powers of these river merchants further, decreeing that only the boatmen of Dayne-on-the-loch were allowed to conduct commerce on the Kiverwick River river and Mitham River. The cargoes of other any other boats would be confiscated. This was the beginning of the close association between the merchants of Dayne-on-the-Loch and The Sovereignty . The arrangement with the river merchants coincided with a great expansion of commerce and an increase in the population on the Eastern Bank of the city, as well as weakening of Dayne aristocracy and growth in a mercantile class.

A Trustful Band Upon the Waters

Founding Date

121 DE

Location

Dayne-on-the-Loch