Venice was at the peak of its power during the Renaissance and was viewed as a city of decadence, beauty and intrigue. Renowned as the linchpin of civilization and the cultural centre of Europe, Venice was the most important trading post between Western Europe and the eastern stretch of the Mediterranean Sea. It was also the stage for political corruptions and clandestine dealings. As a young man striving for success, power and wealth you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinopel as you progress through the ranks of Venetian society.
