- Leadership: Council of Kings
- Core Philosophy: Commerce, trade, and economic prosperity are the only true foundations for a successful society
- Icon: Ship’s wheel (secure shipping, economic prosperity)
The Merchant Kings hold that governance exists to protect free markets, secure shipping lanes, and enforce contractual law. Their Council of Kings is composed of the most successful traders and magnates, governing through economic influence rather than military force — though they maintain substantial private security.
A port aligned with the Merchant Kings is a port that does business. Their influence spreads through coin and contract, and they view the other factions’ ideological squabbles as bad for business.