Serene Doge of Pskov

The Serene Doge of Pskov is the most disloyal Tradelord serving under the Emperor of Mermadon. He is not thought of as a great economist who made his fortune through clever trade routes but instead used barbaric methods to liquidate his rivals. He is referred to as the Father of Greed. It is believed that trading with the Serene Doge of Pskov is a double edged sword. This is because although you will become rich, you will become the rival of this mad tyrant and be hunted down by assassins. It is rumoured that all that is left behind from his enemies is a set of teeth spelling “Greed”.

As a child he lived an abusive life, serving as a cleaner in stables. He began working at the age of four, collecting sparkling jewellery from unsuspecting noblemen that left their horses at his Cousin’s stable. By the age of 15, he had amassed quite an envious barrage of treasure. He did not want to remain a slave for longer so he allegedly took a toothpick and shoved it in between the eyes of his cousin. He escaped and made his fortune in Paleah and Dastow, notably trading in weaponry such as crossbows. He returned at the age of 43 to Mermadon and soon became the Emperor’s most successful Tradelord. He is not however the richest but the time in which he has earned his prestige and become feared was far quicker than the other Tradelords. It is common knowledge that the Serene Doge is not as serene as propaganda makes him out to be. He has been known to sabotage trade routes and plunder the riches whilst his followers masqueraded as pirates. His favourite weapons appear to be using toxic gases to engulf the ships and sinking them so no trace of evidence can lead back to him. Many of the other Tradelords despise Pskov and want him to abdicate from his position in trade but Pskov’s bribing is relentless and unbeatable.

The Serene Doge is now under strict surveillance, with hopes that he can be taken to court ruling but due to his far reaching influence none have yet managed to do so. He is thought to have privately funded the various expeditions of the Crying Jesters since he feels a connection to the poor souls that have become fool’s in society’s eyes. Pskov continues to make his fortune by involving himself in many underground and illegal organisations but with none able to prove it, he will continue and he will win for he is the Father of Greed.