You state that Braavos and Pentos (I agree 100%) are opposite sides of the same Venetian coin, is it realistic for the Sealord to only control the one major harbour (Braavos itself) in his demesne (likely several smaller harbours close to home as well)? Venice had multiple harbours,scattered across the Mediterranean, under her direct control, yet Braavos (trading on a much wider scale – “purple sails in Asshai”) has none. Realistic/necessary or a simple world building faux pas on George’s part?

Well, we don’t know if Braavos has any colonies outside of the Braavosi Coastland. Same goes for all the Free Cities other than Volantis.

My guess is that GRRM just didn’t want to spend time detailing the Corfus of Essos.

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