Trade Agreements

The merchants caste has great latitude in making trade agreements with foreign cities. There are only two restrictions. They are as follows:

Trade with a city that is actively at war with Piedmont or her allies is considered treason and the punishment is impalement if caught.

Trade in cities that are at war or other such trade that could tend to lead Piedmont to be dragged into a conflict that is not in its best interests could lead to severe repercussions to the merchant responsible.

The city understands its merchants codes require them to turn a profit and encourages this. But, merchants should remember that decisions that could lead Piedmont to war should be left to the Administrator or the Warriors.