Volantis

History

Once the most powerful of the Daughters of Valyria, Volantis has slid into second place behind Braavos. Volantis following the fall of Valyria thought itself the natural successor of Valyria and embarked on conquering their neighbors leading Volantis loosing much of the “Old Blood of Valyria” in its failed attempt to conquer its fellow free cities. While Volantis has continued to attempt to take this rightful place the other free cities continuously foil their attempts.

Volantis is rich in industry and is a major destination for trade goods from around the known world, a skilled trader could use the port of Volantis to their financial advantage. Volantis is the final destination for much of the slave trade and slavers pay a premium for slaves to keep up with a steady and insatiable demand for additional slaves. A skilled gladiator can gain fame and fortune fighting in the pits of Volantis and quickly build up enough money to fund their own trading company.

While Volantis has failed previously to seize the other free cities the opportunity may arise for Volantis to try once again, hopefully learning from its prior mistakes. If Volantis pursues this course wealth, titles, and fame would certainly fall upon the shoulders of a successful mercenary captain.