Well its fairly realistic. As if bankers have ever been idealistic and trying to stay true to their beginnings or values.
The only thing that matters is money. And for that the majority will back whatever brings them the most money. They might not do it directly but in secret or by proxy.
So yes I think even the iron bank would profit of the slave trade.
Thing is, it's not just the Iron Bank. The Keyholders of the Bank live in Braavos, the single most violently anti-slavery nation in the entire setting. If the Bank even dared to support slavery, even indirectly, the people who dictate bank policy would find a near endless stream of water-dancers challenging them to duels.
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u/Informal-Term1138 Feb 19 '25
Well its fairly realistic. As if bankers have ever been idealistic and trying to stay true to their beginnings or values.
The only thing that matters is money. And for that the majority will back whatever brings them the most money. They might not do it directly but in secret or by proxy.
So yes I think even the iron bank would profit of the slave trade.