Trade prince

Trade princes, also known as merchant princesGoblin Rumors and trade lords,World of Warcraft: Exploring Azeroth: Kalimdor, pg. 16 are the main leaders of the goblin race.
The title of trade prince is not necessarily equivalent to the leader of a goblin cartel. Although the Venture Company has been called a cartel,Morin Cloudstalker (quest) its president Razdunk is not a trade prince.
==Known trade princes==
===Active trade princes===
* Trade Prince Monte Gazlowe — Owner of the Bilgewater Cartel. After Gallywix left, Thrall offered him the position of Trade Prince of the Bilgewater, which he gladly accepted.
* Marin Noggenfogger as a leader of the Steamwheedle Cartel,Traveler: The Spiral Path, chapter 36 he may or may not be a Trade Prince.
* Trade Prince Steamwheedle — Presumed leader of the Steamwheedle Cartel, current status unknown.
===Former trade princes===
* Trade Prince Donais — Unknown holdings. Formerly located at the Gallywix Pleasure Palace and friendly towards the Horde. Died of unknown causes.
* Trade Prince Jastor Gallywix — Former owner of the Bilgewater Cartel, Gallywix joined his cartel with the Horde after the Cataclysm. Following Sylvanas Windrunner's deposition as the warchief of the Horde, Gallywix left Orgrimmar along with the rest of Sylvanas' inner circle, leaving the Bilgewater Cartel leaderless.
* Trade Prince Maldy — Former owner of the Bilgewater Cartel and the predecessor of Gallywix, who betrayed him and took his place. Maldy later died in an unfortunate "accident".Trade Secrets of a Trade Prince
* Trade Prince Klaxz Boompowder — Former owner of the Steamwheedle Cartel. Gave away all of his fortune and belongings after falling victim to the Uninvited Guest.
* Trade Prince Rikter Hogsnozzle — Former owner of the Bilgewater Cartel. Deceased.
* Trade Prince Leeko — Unknown holdings. Leeko lived one century ago thus he is presumed deceased.
* "The first trade prince" — Nothing is known about him, other than that the image of his grinning face is stamped on galleons and tossaways."The Uninvited Guest"
===Would-be trade princes===
* Mogul Razdunk — President and leader of the Venture Company. He doesn't hold the title "Trade Prince" but he is undoubtedly powerful enough and in the position to have it. Furthermore, the other trade princes are keeping an eye on his activities.Further Instructions (2) In his crusade to become a trade prince, Razdunk took over the MOTHERLODE!!, being certain that becoming the world's foremost Azerite baron would bring him fame and fortune beyond his station, and stake his claim to the title of Trade Prince.Mogul Razdunk (tactics)MOTHERLODE!!#Adventure Guide He was ultimately defeated by adventurers before he could become one.
==In the RPG==
Trade princes are the five (more or less) rulers of the goblin world, each of whom run their own private army (or armies), hold lands around Azeroth, and collectively control the Trade Coalition.Dark Factions, pg. 116
While goblins answer to no king or other such titular head, a collection of trade princes rules their merchant empire, which is called the Trade Coalition. Officially, five trade princes exist, though there may be one or two more lurking about in the shadows. The goblins certainly don't elect their trade princes, nor are the positions hereditary; the trade princes killed, blackmailed and schemed their way to the top. Together, these five goblins make the mercantile machine run, organizing the extensive and complex Trade Fleets.Lands of Mystery, pg. 75
One trade prince thought the Horde was destined to win the war, and aligned with them. When the Horde lost, he left and went back to Kezan in dismay. From that point on, the goblins decided to remain completely neutral, if only to better exploit both sides.Dark Factions, pg. 114, 116
A titan-made chalice held by the goblin trade princes in Undermine is one of the items Alexstrasza believes could have rejuvenated the Sunwell.Lands of Conflict, pg. 115
===Subordinates===
Their hands are the moguls. Barons serve as magistrates for their land and holdings. Slavers run the slavery trade. Captains can run a single ship, and some run entire Trade Fleets. Admirals run more than one fleet. Traders and merchants work for the moguls and barons.
At the bottom are civilians and workers, and finally slaves.
===RPG notes===
*Ratchet is described as a "chaotic urban center of the empire of the Trade Princes".World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 377
==Notes and trivia==
*"Trade barons" also exist, as evidenced by Silversnap. The non-canonical RPG mentions that goblin barons are allegedly there to serve as magistrate over the land and holdings owned by a trade prince. As such, Baron Revilgaz might be the trade baron of Booty Bay.
*Although there are none in lore, the goblin starting zone reveals women are given the title of "Trade Princess" instead, if done as a female goblin.Taking Care of Business
*Nazz Steamboil is the disowned son of a trade prince.Rumors for Kravel
==Speculation==
Due to his high standing, Krix Wiklish could have been a trade prince.
==References==
 
Category:Goblins
Category:Aristocrats
Category:Lands of Mystery
Category:Dark Factions