After nearly a month of sailing against the wind, we finally arrived near Braavos.
This place is different from the hot climate of several other city-states. The islands here are densely covered with dense forests. There are iron, tin, lead, rocks and various useful materials on the nearby continent. The sea is also rich in fish and
Shellfish.
Braavos is built on several of the large islands. It is the most special and powerful city-state among the free trade cities. The Valyrian Empire did not come to conquer it because the Dragon Kings were not interested in escaped slaves. Especially because the first residents here were mostly people who escaped from the Valyrian Empire, including slave soldiers, bed slaves, cooks, grooms, stewards, carpenters, blacksmiths, stonemasons, weavers, and
Fishermen, kitchen slaves, etc. Therefore, there are no slaves here. We oppose all slave trade and even launch a war to free slaves.
Later, the Andals, Summer Isles, Ghiscari, Nath, Ibben, Salor, and pure-blooded Valyrians who were in debt and committed crimes came in. All kinds of things.
All their beliefs are gathered here, and there are temples for various gods, big and small, in the city, and they declare that they will never favor any one god.
The language is naturally the Valyrian language spoken by the owners of the escaped slaves, but it was later mixed into the languages of various places and became a variant dialect of Valyrian.
Werther, the Nymeria sisters, and Oberon were all standing on the deck of the ship. They could already see the huge statue of the Titan in the distance. The giant was holding a broken sword and wearing a helmet. His eyes could be penetrated.
People, with fire burning inside, are both statues and beacons.
There are many local fishing boats and warships in Braavos. The boats Witte saw were strange and asked Oberon:
"Why are all the boats here turned purple?"
Oberon: "Purple ships are trophies of war. The Braavos people used a sea snail to make a dark purple dye, and dyed all the stolen ships purple."
"Then do we have to get under the crotch of this Titan?" At this time, the ship had already sailed under the giant, and Werther was very unhappy.
"There is a circle of islands surrounding the city. The other gaps are too shallow and can only pass small fishing boats. The only channel for large ships to enter the city is through the feet of the giants. And the people in Braavos believe that if they sail through here, the ships will be attacked by the titans.
The protection of giants can lead to victory in wars or protection from storms." Oberon and the Dornish people don't mind this, but if they are to get under the crotch of a living person, they will definitely pick up their spears and fight hard.
Only when the ship got closer to the Titan did Werther see clearly, there were castles and barracks at the foot of the Titan, with many soldiers coming in and out. The interior of the Titan was also hollow, with many archery holes on the inner thighs and at the bottom of the battle skirt. The Titan statue was also a military fortress.
This kind of structure is probably difficult to attack except with cannons, and the land outside the city is full of swamps. Just hold on to this place. Braavos is a great place.
Passing through the crotch of the giant, you enter the Braavos Inland Sea. You can immediately see an elevated aqueduct, which extends from the mainland to the sea, and then extends into the center of Braavos City to supply fresh water to the residents. It is here
People call it sweet water ditch.
Since there is only one way for ships to enter and exit, all merchant ships must first dock at the checkered pier near the Giant Statue, where Sea King officials come to inspect the goods and collect taxes. However, Oberon's fleet does not use it. It docks directly at the old dock on the west side of the city.
The Clothing Merchant's Wharf was docked. The place was densely packed with ships. If it hadn't been for Prince Dorn's flag, it would have been impossible to find a place to park the ships.
Werther was finally able to set foot on the land again, no longer bumpy, and followed Oberon and his party through the city. The entire city was built on hundreds of large and small islands. The houses were not high from the water, and countless waterways ran through the city.
, connected by hundreds of gray, golden or red arch bridges, it can be regarded as the water Venice of the world.
When we arrived at the Neptune Palace, the decoration here was also splendid. Dozens of generations of Neptunes had been passed down from generation to generation, and they were very wealthy. Damon Sand went to negotiate with Neptune's men, and Werther and Oberon came to the living room to wait.
After a while, this generation of Neptune will walk in.
"Hello, His Royal Highness Prince Oberon."
"Hello, Your Highness Neptune." Neptune and Oberon have known each other for a long time, and they also greeted each other formally.
Damon Sand introduced next to him: "This contemporary Sea King of Braavos: Ferrego Anttalion, this is one of the members of the King's Royal Council, the chief mage of the Seven Kingdoms, Sir Vit Barra of Antler Castle
Theon is also the son-in-law of Prince Oberon."
Werther also gave a noble salute to Neptune: "Hello, Your Highness, Neptune, this is the first time we meet, I am Werther Baratheon"
"You have entered the Royal Council at such a young age. Your future is limitless. You are still Oberon's son-in-law. So you will live in the Neptune Palace with Oberon this time."
Oberon: "Aren't you going to the Iron Bank? It's the big house on the left after leaving the Neptune Palace."
Werther: "So close? While it's still early, I'll go and do some business first."
Ferrege: "You can take a stroll in the city after you finish your work. I will hold a small banquet for Prince Oberon and you tonight. Remember to come back here before dark."
Witte: "Thank you very much for your generous hospitality."
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Werther came to the Iron Bank. Many nobles in the Seven Kingdoms had borrowed money from the Iron Bank, so there were many blank format documents in the Red Keep. This time it was a loan on behalf of Storm's End, and the documents had already been stamped with Renly's seal and signature.
, but many details still need to be discussed with the Iron Bank, such as how to transport gold coins, repayment time, etc.
Oberon and Poseidon Ferrego also left the Poseidon Palace immediately after Witte left, heading to the Palace of Truth located on an isolated island in the center of the city. Several people in the conference hall had been waiting here for a long time.
Braavos will basically not be hit by storms. It is blocked by islands on all sides. Only the breeze blows through the city. The conference hall is surrounded by hollows. Standing here, you can see the scenery of the entire city of Braavos. p>
There are fruits and fine wine on the conference table, arranged like a dining table.
After Sea King Ferregor came in, he sat in the front seat. His bodyguard Quiro Valentine did not enter the door, but was talking to the surrounding guards.
Oberon found an empty seat and sat down. Damon Sand also came in with Oberon. He saw that there were several people in the auditorium next to him, so he also sat here.
The surrounding guards were evacuating the conference hall and guarding further away. Quero Valentine walked in and stood behind Neptune.
After Oberon sat down, he was not polite. He put one foot on the armrest of the chair, picked up an apple and started to eat: "There are some new faces in the auditorium, Quero Valentine, please introduce them." p>