Lorath

History

Ranked as the poorest free city in all Essos, Lorath is considered both the most isolated and backward people of Essos. To a large degree this is true, their location on the Shivering Sea is far from ideal and does not encourage much immigration. Due to the lack of opportunity, many of the Lorath seek employment as mercenaries in the Free Companies. While Lorath’s condition is far from ideal, it is one of the few places Ivory can be obtained by harvesting Walrus Tusk, which is a valuable trade commodity. Additionally, Lorath is the main supplier of Velvet and if this industry is further developed the possible wealth it could provide could be staggering.

Isolated from the rest of Essos, Lorath could easily gather its strength and attempt to take over the remains of Sarnor or push inland against Norvos. Either course of action would entail significant risk but would be worth the effort.