Goods and Finances

Goods and Finances

The currency used in the Renewal campaign is based around three precious metals. Copper, Silver and Gold. From these metals most nations mint a coin which has a value placed upon it by the people. The exchange rates between nations are roughly equal as no one nation has a 'market dominance'. The exchange rate between coins is:

4 copper = 1 Silver

4 Silver = 1 Gold

It is important to remember that the currency is debased. That is the amount of the precious metal in any given coin is probably only around 50% of it's volume. The rest being made up of base metals. It is also important to remember that money is in fact a consensual agreement in society, and that it's actual worth is only equal to that which individuals put on it. Having a bag of coins is only worth as much as you or whoever you are trading with agree upon. This does not mean that a lengthy discussion establishing a coins worth should happen every time a player wants to buy something, but a player should be mindful of what money really represents.

Each Faction mints it's own silver and copper coins, and it is generally accepted that the general honour and self interest of the Faction is good enough to guarantee it's coinage. There are other coins in circulation from lands far and wide. These are generally accepted as it is found that they too have the requisite amount of copper or silver in them.

Gold Pieces

The only exception to this is gold. Gold is such a precious metal and the general rivalry between Factions is such that no 'gold standard' can be agreed. Many years ago amongst this confusion a unique gold coin with a pierced centre came into circulation. Tested by many Factions and individuals it was found that this coin, unsullied, always contained the same amount of gold. As inquiries were made it was found that a small group of Nomadic people who worked with precious metal were responsible for the coin. Little is known about this group except that they are accepted by the Nomadic Council, and one assumes they therefore must uphold the Nomad Lore. What is known is that these coins are consistent and the only coin widely accepted as a 'gold piece'.

What follows is a general price list for most goods, services, armour and weaponry. They are general prices but again may vary due to scarcity and demand. The prices given for services by skilled individuals are there as a guideline their costs may vary wildly upon their skill, what they have been asked to do and the rarity of that skill in the marketplace. From these prices players can estimate the value of other items they may wish to purchase before buying. They are based upon the premise that a skilled worker may earn approximately two silver pieces a day. However, like most premises it is an assumption based upon what worth somebody else places upon that time.

Food
Days food Poor	2c
Days food Standard	1s
Days food Fine	2s
Bottle of Wine	2c
Bottle of Good Wine	1s
Pint of Ale	1c
Pint of Good Ale	2c

Clothing
Weather Proof Clothes	7s
Fine Clothes	10s+
Ritualists Robe	10s+

Miscellaneous Items
Canvas Sack	1c
Leather Back Pack	2s
Wooden Chest	3s+
Iron Chest	29s +
(Price of the lock is not included in the above)
Simple Lock	8s
Complex Lock	15s
Lantern	6s+
Mirror, metal	12s+
Mirror, glass	40s+
Tinderbox	2c
Lute	65s
Drum	6s+
Horn	9s+
Chain /Ft	4s
Cold Iron Chain /Ft	40s
Cold Iron rivets (each)	3s

Hirelings and Tasks
Gate guard per day	2s
Foot soldier per day	2s
Sergeant per day	4s
Leader per day	10s+
Mercenary for specific battle	2s

Magical Equipment and Tool Kits
Alembic	50s
Glassware	19s
Brazier	5s
Scales	13s
Mortar and Pestle	2c
Hourglass	10s
Abacus	1s
Astrolabe	133s
Glass workers tools	10s+
Tanners tools	4s+
Bowyers tools	10s+
Blacksmiths tools	15s+
Carpenters tools	8s+
Stonemasons Tools	8s+
Locksmiths tools (inc. picks)	16s+
Mechanicians tools	48s+

Special Items
Mundane paper (per sheet)	1s
Mundane Book bindings	5s+
Superior Book Bindings	24s+

Weapons and Armour
	Superior Cost	Master Cost	Silver Cost	Cold Iron Cost
Arrow	3s	4s	20s	56s
Crossbow Bolt	7s 2c	15s 2c	38s	115s
Dagger	8s 2c	17s
Ornate Dagger	15s	30s	34s 2c	138s 2c
Short sword	14s 3c	30s
Ornate Short Sword	24s 1c	48s	52s	204s 3c
Long/Bastard sword	21s 1c	42s
Ornate Long/Bastard Sword	35s 3c	71s	79s 1c	311s 1c
2H Sword	34s	68s
Ornate 2H Sword	51s 2c	103s	87s 3c	401s 2c
1H Axe	18s	36s
Ornate 1H Axe	24s 1c	48s	49s 1c	131s 1c
2H Axe	21s	43s
Ornate 2H Axe	31s 3c	62s	64s	236s
Pole Arm	22s 3c	45s
Ornate Pole Arm	33s 1c	67s	64s 1c	232s 3c
Quarter Staff	6s 2c	13s
Ornate Quarter Staff	21s 3c	44s	67s 2c	311s 2c
Shield	9s	15s 1c	No	No
Ornate Shield	17s 2c	30s	No	No
Bows	16s	20s
Ornate Bow	24s	28s

Note: Superior weapons can hold an enchantment for 1 year. Master weapons can be enchanted for life. They still need to be enchanted in some manner to be magical though!

It is assumed the normal 'free' items players have are mundane and effectively have no special value. These items will not have cards to denote their existence.

Armour

Whilst the body is divided into 6 locations (see: Rules of Play: Hit Locations) for the purposes of wounding, it is divided into 18 locations for the purposes of calculating armour weight and pricing. The 18 locations are only used for this calculation and no other.

The locations break down as follows. Full suit = 18 locations. ( Head 2, Chest 3, Abdomen 3, Upper leg 2 each, Lower leg 1 each, Upper arm 1 each, lower arm 1 each)

Armour Costs per location
	Superior Cost	Master Cost	Silver Cost	Cold Iron Cost
Leather (light)	8s	10s	No	No
Light chain / Ring mail (medium)	19s 1c	21s 2c	192s 1c	288s 3c
Heavy Chain (Heavy - Max for foam plate)	32s 3c	40s	372s 2c	491s 1c
Plate mail (Extra Heavy)	33s 1c	41s 2c	332s 1c	498s 3c

Note: Superior armour can hold an enchantment for 1 year. Master armour can be enchanted for life.

Silver items are not pure silver but an alloy with a suitably large silver content. Cold Iron is nearly 100% pure Ferrous specially treated to make serviceable items. It is an extremely complex procedure, hence the astronomic cost.