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'''The Highprince of Commerce''' is a title bestowed by the [[Alethi]] king onto one of his [[highprince]]s on [[Roshar]]. It is currently held by highprince [[Sebarial]].{{book ref|sa3|2}}
   
 
The Highprince of Commerce is responsible for securing and regularing trade throughout Alethkar. He has the authority to patrol the trade routes and markets, establish new marketplaces and institute laws governing them.{{book ref|sa2|29}}{{book ref|sa3|18}} He can set up taxes, both on trade routes and goods.{{book ref|sa3|18}}{{book ref|sa3|21}} In exchange, he's responsible for keeping track of the country's supplies and economy.{{book ref|sa3|2}}
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|Life doesn’t stop for a war, child. Everyone will still need new shoes, baskets, clothing, wine.
 
|[[Sebarial]] to [[Shallan]]{{book ref|sa3|21}}
 
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'''The Highprince of Commerce''' is a title bestowed by the [[Alethi]] king onto one of his [[highprince]]s on [[Roshar]]. It is unclear if the Highprince of Commerce role existed previously when kingdom duties were split between the different highprinces.{{book ref|sa2|29}} It is currently held by Highprince [[Sebarial]].{{book ref|sa3|2}}
 
   
 
Prior to the [[Everstorm]], Alethkar did not have a Highprince of Commerce.{{book ref|sa2|29}} [[Dalinar]] gives the role to Sebarial following the Alethi relocating to [[Urithiru]] in an effort to turn the tower into a livable space.{{book ref|sa3|2}} While Sebarial has broad authority there, it does not stretch beyond the city and the [[Shattered Plains]] war camps, as queen [[Fen]] of [[Thaylenah]] is made responsible for commerce in the broader alliance over him.{{book ref|sa3|96}}
== Duties ==
 
The Highprince of Commerce is responsible for securing and regulating trade throughout [[Alethkar]]. He has the authority to patrol the trade routes and markets, establish new marketplaces, and institute laws governing them.{{book ref|sa2|29}}{{book ref|sa3|18}} He can set up taxes, both on trade routes and goods,{{book ref|sa3|18}}{{book ref|sa3|21}} is responsible for keeping track of the country's supplies and economy,{{book ref|sa3|2}} and has some measure of control over the use of the crowns gemstones.{{book ref|sa3|27}}
 
 
== History ==
 
In the time period between [[Gavilar]]'s unification of the country and the [[True Desolation]], [[Alethkar]] did not have a Highprince of Commerce.{{book ref|sa2|29}} [[Dalinar]] gave the role to Sebarial following the Alethi relocating to [[Urithiru]] in an effort to turn the tower into a livable space .{{book ref|sa3|2}} Sebarial was ordered to establish a new [[Breakaway|marketplace]] and despite [[Navani]]'s wishes for an orderly and well regulated thoroughfare, Sebarial agreed to the demands of the merchants who wanted the marketplace to be larger so it would be harder to regulate and control.{{book ref|sa3|18}} To help appease the merchants, as well as lower tensions, Sebarial also subsidized the price of alcohol by lowing taxes on these goods.{{book ref|sa3|18}}
 
 
Sebarial also created a lucrative tax plan for movement through the [[Oathgate]] to create revenue for the tower city and sustain its population.{{book ref|sa3|21}} While Sebarial has broad authority at Urithiru, this does not stretch beyond the city and the [[Shattered Plains]] war camps, as Queen [[Fen]] of [[Thaylenah]] is made responsible for commerce in the broader alliance.{{book ref|sa3|96}} This arrangement is partially to help with diplomatic relations and partially to punish Sebarial for his general attitude.{{book ref|sa3|96}}
 
   
 
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