The Young Merchant's Journey
In a world where wealth is power and trade shapes empires, 14-year-old Rion Valtz dreams of becoming the greatest merchant in history. Born in the bustling trade republic of Velmara, where fortunes are made and lost in a single deal, Rion is nothing more than a street vendor struggling to survive. But when he acquires a mysterious Merchant’s Guild Seal, an artifact said to grant its wielder an edge in commerce, his life changes forever.
With nothing but his wits, ambition, and a satchel of second-hand goods, Rion embarks on a journey across the five great continents, seeking rare treasures, powerful connections, and business opportunities that could turn him from a penniless trader into a legendary tycoon.
But the world of commerce is ruthless. Rival merchants, corrupt guilds, and noble houses see him as nothing but an upstart. Some want to outbid him, others want to ruin him, and a few might even want him dead. As he faces deception, economic warfare, and dangerous trade routes, Rion must outthink, outdeal, and outmaneuver his enemies all while uncovering the true power of the Merchant’s Seal and the secret behind its existence.
In a world where swords can take a kingdom, but gold can rule it will Rion rise, or will he be crushed by the weight of his own ambition?