Hennin
| Hennin | |
|---|---|
| Died | [1] |
| Titles | Lord Merchant[1] |
| Groups | Taishin |
| Homeworld | Taldain |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“His name was Hennin. An idiot of a Lord Merchant who acquired the position unearned after two relatives died and left him separate fortunes[1]”
—Vey
Hennin was a historical Lord Merchant centuries before Vey.
History
Hennin became Lord Merchant when two of his relatives died leaving him two separate fortunes. The Lord Mastrell of his time started a personal account with Hennin, and Hennin would put the Diem's tribute money into the account. After Hennin's rule, when the next Lord Merchant took over he discovered that a vast sum was now owed to the Diem, the original tributes and a large amount of interest, and since a new Lord Merchant inherits all of the incumbent's fortune and debts the debt has increased to the point where it is impossible to pay back.[1]
“Thus each Quarter the Lord Merchant sends two thousand lak of his personal fortune to the Diem which the Lord Mastrell returns with instructions that it be deposited in the private account, adding to the blasted debt.[1]”
—Vey
The Lord Mastrell was willing to keep the debt secret so long as the Lord Merchant kept paying the tribute. Kenton forgave the debt, earning Vey's respect and causing him to vote for the Diem.