The Zherpa are a race of humans that reside in the deserts of the realm. These individuals have olive skin and dark hair and eyes. Though they have attractive traits, they are quite a rough and rugged people who wander the deserts and inhabit it's oases. These people are hard bargainers and stern traders, but often have exquisite goods. They are known for their finely crafted blades and metalwork, such as cookware and other hardwares.

These nomads live a harsh life in the deserts and have to endure devastating sandstorms. The deserts of the realm are small but formidable areas, not many could survive or eek out an existence here. None save for the Zherpa.
They are quite witty and quick to take advantage where they can. Known to be rather unsavory and sometimes less than trustworthy. One would be wise to keep their wits about them around these hardened nomads.

Type: Nomads
Motivation: Money
Influence: Strong
Reputation: Hard willed, Cut-throats
Age: Ancient
Leadership: Tribal Leaders
Size: Medium
Stability: Nomadic, but strong
Enemies: Many
Allies: Some
Enemies Include: Merchants and local authorities
Allies Include: some merchant groups and proprietors
Resources: limited, but high in quality. Metalwork, spices, other items such as rare woods, and gemstones.
Resources Include: Substantial funds or wealth
Other: maintains ties with many prominent individuals, very secretive.

Bribes: will most always be accepted
Competence: often exceptional

Noticeable Traits: Olive skin and dark features.
Can be Found: Desert areas

Identifiable By: Specific weapons and tattoos. Finely crafted blades.
Common Traits: Greedy, underhanded
Classes: Merchants, Raiders, Assassins
Knowledge of Group: Extensive in both mathematics and astrology

Bretonians closely represent European ethnicities in our own world. They can be found in every region of the realm. Bretonians are one of the densest populations as well. Bretonians have pale skin tones or tan, and are best suited for northern climates, they seem to fair okay in tropics as well, aside from the occasional sunburn and bucket-loads of sweat. They come in all shapes and sizes and have a variety of features, and they can have almost any coloring of hair. Bretonians are an old race and they have intermingled with nearly every race outside of the Sumek, and their traits may be mixed by several ethnic factors. They are average strength, average sized humans, who are just about average in every way. Bretonians are great sailors, and are said to be among the first to do so. Bretornians originated in the Northern Regions of the Lands of the Nine's.

Type: Humans
Motivation: Glory, Money, Prosperity
Influence: Very strong
Reputation: Varied
Age: Very old
Leadership: Kingdoms, Ruling leaders, Elders, Chieftons
Size: Average
Stability: Very stable
Enemies: Minimal
Allies: Many

Enemies Include: several guilds of fighters, a large number of Zherpa tribes, some Ir'dak tribes, some Jinzho factions. Usually at odds with the Zherpa, conflicts over trade routes and ambushes have left a lasting bad taste in the Bretonian's mouths.
Allies Include: Most Kingdoms, as they make up a significant portion of the populations in each.

Resources: Many
Resources Include: Full spectrum of natural resources, meats, metalwork, woodwork, wealth
Other: Retainers

The Sumek are a fish-like humanoid species that reside in the low tropical regions of the realm. They can be found in the waters of tropical coastlines and inlets, coves, sounds and bays. Some have even been rumored to live deep down wide rivers and murky swamps as well. The Sumek are few in number, and their settlements are sparsely populated. Interactions with humans often do not end well for the Sumek, for they are highly discriminated against. They are seen as less than equals to their human counterparts and are shunned constantly. They only trade with humans on rare occasions and mostly stick to themselves. Timid and skittish creatures when outside of the water. They can breathe on land as well for rather lengthy times, but it doesn't take more than a day before their skin begins to dry out, so being away from water is a moderate to severe danger for them.

However, the Sumek are known for their honesty, and love for their families and their own. The Sumek are nonviolent, reclusive creatures who most often just want to be left alone.

Shaping Force: Nature, Family
Population: Almost entirely reclusive to Humans
Political Structure: Oligarchy
Strong Influence: Stability
Popular Issue: Harassments
Stability: rapidly disintegrating

Personal Freedoms: very few liberties. They all work and provide for the common goal.
Scandals: infrequent, but commonly targeted
Foreign Relations: No outside relations, other than sparse trading with humans
Main Export: food crops (Seaweed, roe, fish, shellfish) shells, pearls, and other trinkets found in the depths.
Main Import: leather goods, ropes, nets
Main Resource: food - fish/meat
Trade: some trading, unequal terms

Strength: Low populous
Wealth: no personal wealth, other than small trinkets. Money has no value to them.

Ecology

Main Climate: tropical Low lands, and some rivers and swamps.
Ocean: not far from the coastline. The ocean depths hold real dangers for these fish-like humanoids.
Frequent Trouble: loss of lands, waters, hunting groiunds. Human harassments and interference.

Highly Values: creativity, honesty, modesty
Known For: fishing
Popular Entertainment: storytelling, trading trinkets
Respected Profession: Group elders

Discrimination: extreme fear of Humans
Major Taboo: consorting with humans
Strength: average, agile, fit
Focus: Nature and family, procreation

Viewed: as nasty, vile creatures who are filthy and spread disease, extreme prejudice
Focus: sacredness of family
Worship: solemn daily prayers in private to passed relatives and kin.

Associated Artform: carving shells and wood trinkets
Prevalence: uncommon, sparse settlements
Life Expectancy: 130-160 years

The High King is an honest enough and just King. He is old and wise. Hardened by battles of years past, but now he is long past his prime and knows it well. He reigns supreme over all the Nine Lands, and Guillan is his lustering gem, a great capital city. He is well aware of the displaced wealth and corruption that any such grand city would surely supply, and he does his best to keep it all from boiling over. He is perhaps aware that his own Guardsmen are corrupted as well, but definitely not to the fullness nor depth of it.

Anyone would most assuredly have a vexing time from keeping it from tatters.. He relies heavily on his Master at Arms, Lord Vallec, whom he trusts with more than he possibly should. Vallec has his finger in all the going's on when it comes to the King's matters. For the better, and the worse of it. He uses the King'sGuard not just to uphold the laws of the city, but also for his own personal lackeys, which will blindly do his bidding without hesitation..

The king is a fair man.. but he IS still, just a man.

Age: 34
Race: Human
Origin: Guillan
Occupation: Master at Arms to the High King
Demeanor: Collected, Straightforward, Militant
Disposition: Engaging, Tact, Vindictive

Authority-5
Contacts/Retainers-5
Perception-3
Persuasion-3

Vallec is Master at Arms to the High King, Emperor to all of the lands of the Nines. He is confidant, advisor, and enforcer to the entire city of Guillan. He is very well acclimated to the soldier way of life, from the battlefields to the high polished marble of the courts. His military prowess was gained through many battles in his career as a soldier for the Imperial Army. He had proven himself many times. He had grown up with the High King, and they played often as children, as his father was also a consort to the previous king, and father to the current.
Vallec is very intelligent, and many believe that he is completely capable of conveying his agendas through the High King. His words fall upon the King's ear with heavy weight as it were, and often times it was unclear just who's interests were being served. He has earned the nickname "Hound of the Nines" from his title, and his reputation as a loyal dog, who would attack anything that threatens it's master. This name was a fitting one.

Fine silver sabre, Royally issued for his title and prominence. Ornately decorated.
Matching dagger. Long, stiletto type design with matching details to the sabre.
Scabbard and belts.
Ornate medium caliber flintlock pistol. Immaculate
Leather studded and plated armor. Well crafted and seasoned. Well fitting and decorated.
High leather boots.
Seal of the High King
Letter of prominence.

Vargas, or "Lord Vargas", as he likes to be called, is a well known fence and head of a small time crime syndicate to the common pick-pocketer and petty criminals of Guillan. He is a hard bargainer and seldom pays the top fair price, but he's about the best of them, and by others' standards, his rates are about as fair as one can hope for. He can often be found at The Faded Lantern Tavern & Inn, right on the edge of the Seaside Markets, just by the Docks.

He is also a bit of a merchant, for those hard to get black market items. The sort of things you don't go round lookin' for just anywhere.. special items. The kinds of things that might be a bit more trouble than they're worth to be caught with. He keeps a room at the inn so he is almost always available. He can usually be found lurking about round the back end of the tavern, holed up in some chair in a dim-lit corner. Mind you keep your voice down and be discreet and he'll be sure to appreciate it. Make a scene and you'll have to rid your wares somewhere else.

Madame Margarette Fontaine is the head Madame and owner of the Red Sail Brothel located between the Slums and Seaside Markets, in the southwestern corner down by the docks and opposite the corner of the Faded Lantern Tavern and Inn. She is a prominent figure to those that graze in the underworld. Her clientele has always been kept in a discreet manner, whether it be a commoner or person of a higher status. She keeps a close eye on her girls and has been known to go to great lengths to maintain their safety, and dignity. She likes to mark the faces of men who would harm a hair on their heads, or tried to get one over on her and hers. Said to use nasty blade too, as to set the wound to festering right off.

She is also the head of another small but organized crime syndicate that operates from within the safe confines of the brothel, using its discretion and general nature as a natural sanctuary. She is a well known fence, much like Lord Vargas, and though they are often in competition with one another, scrapping for the leftovers in the wake of the Black Hands. Her group of minions is perhaps smaller than Vargas', but they are equal or better when speaking in terms of efficiency, and Madame Fontaine is far more ambitious than he.

Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Human
Origin: Gullian
Attire: Unarmored, has a nice wool coat though
Demeanor: hesitant/friendly/excitable/distractable/smooth-talker

Skillsets

Talking (distracting/convincing others) - 4
Stealth - 2
*Apothecary - 6
Climbing - 1
City Knowledge (back alleys and the like – useful for running away) - 2

Background:

Gail’s mother died early, trying to give birth to her daughter. Both died, and Gail’s father was left to raise him. Ryredan Caradec was born and raised a thief, a master of the slight of hand and guile of language. While his son was able to quickly pick up on the family’s smooth talking ways, he shaky hands proved useless for many of the tasks his father set before him, and grew up constantly berated.
These shaky hands proved to be more than just a benign curse, however, as Gail learned after cutting himself on the hand making dinner, accidentally healing the wound he had just created, then passing out for three hours. His father was certainly worried when he came home to his 14-year-old child sleeping on the floor of their hovel, but didn’t believe his story, thinking he was just trying to excuse his laziness with a myth. When Gail repeated this same miracle later after burning his finger on the stove, this time with his father present, Ryredan realized the possibilities, and lifted a book on healing from a bookstore in town, hoping that his son’s abilities would be profitable. Unfortunately, when he discovered just how long it took to build up the strength to make even simple potions, he gave up on the whole escapade – what use was this magic if it couldn’t restore entire bones, or cure the town lepers and get his son looked at – and treated like a god? Unfortunately, when he was caught in the middle of robbing the house of a noble a year later, he didn’t have much of a chance to impose his own limitations on his son, or anyone else for that matter.
At least it was just exile.
Since the age of 15, Gail has been on his own, doing his best to carry on his father’s legacy while learning about his own skills. Theft is all he knows and all he was taught, though he has rarely succeeded in stealing anything large. He has, however, learned that people will pay surprisingly well for a liquid that helps to remove acne, among other small ailments, if they can afford it.
Magic, though rudimentary, still has its uses. Those blessed with the skill to restore living things from their injuries will find that it takes a great toll on their bodies to heal anything at all, and the magic is wild and unpredictable. By learning sets of movements and incantations, one can learn to carefully transfer this magic into water or other liquids. This must be done in small amounts, or the process will completely wear out the user. As it is, the amount of magic required for tasks increases with the scale of what they heal – learning to funnel ones magic into a potion that helps a body fight an infection is not too difficult. Trying to heal broken bones? That might take a day or two in total of focus and preparation for a bottle the size of a shot glass (though on the bright side, he can stretch the process over multiple days, a few hours at a time). At this point, Gail is capable of quickly healing small nicks and scratches without much effort, but will be seriously incapacitated if he needs to heal even a moderate injury. his potions could potentially produce a wide variety of useful effects, if he can figure out how to achieve it. they will not, however, put back together someone whose guts are hanging out.

Personal Effects:
4 small glass jars with stoppers on them, empty
A small completed potion; will reduce swelling from sores and acne if dripped over affected area
Another small potion, the most powerful he’s been able to create, capable of massively accelerating the healing process of broken bones if ingested.
A knife
Some bread he found on the walk home. It doesn’t look moldy?
One room hovel off in a back alley of the slums near the marketplace

These are dangers that lurk in dark corners and unguarded highways, cutthroats, rapists, thieves, bandits, and strong arms. Low life scum, these souls are the scourge of civilized lands and cities. They have no concern for the law and kill on a whim, all for the sake of a few bits. Some work alone in dark alleys and tunnels, and some work in groups and implement pack tactics and ambushes like packs of rabid wolves. These criminals can be found in all corners of the Nines and travelers should always be wary. Mind you don't get too drunk at the watering hole and get took for every coin in your purse, or even worse, you could lose your very life.

These are some of the beasts that one might encounter while traversing the various Lands of the Nines. This is a small list of those that may pose a threat to those who travel unprepared for the dangers abroad.

Cursed ones, or marked ones, are usually people who have been cursed or marked, either by a witch, witch doctor, or warlock, or have become cursed by the gods for their Heinous crimes. Powerful and vile creatures who roam the night, and lurk in dark and foreboding places.

Demons are powerful evil entities that come from across the Veil. These creatures are extremely powerful, and come in a wide variety, but they all have one thing in common.. they are terrifying to behold and leave nothing but horror and death in their wake.

The Undead Horde is comprised of various vile creatures including the animated bones of long dead soldiers and townsfolk alike, soft and rotting zombie like corpses fresh risen from the grave, and great ancient evils of formidable power. These animated dead are the work of a Necromancer. If you happen to run across these abominations a Necromancer is sure to be behind it. These creatures are very daft, and this becomes worse the further they are from their source. Their reactions and dexterity also suffer in this manner, diminishing the further they get from their master. These creatures are usually only dispatched when there is major trauma to the head, or it is decapitated altogether, or the complete dismemberment or the crushing of bones. The dead can use all sorts of bladed weapons and polearms, axes, pikes, and even bows and crossbows, however they don't have the best aim. They can also be equipped with any sort of armor or clothing.

The AllSeer is a benevolent God. He is the center of one of the most prominent religions in the Lands of the Nine's. The Keepers of the Light are found in almost every major city throughout the realm. He favors the righteous and those who cannot do for themselves, the poor, the meek, the hungry. Shrines and Large Cathedrals dot the landscape in his image.



the God of Astrology, the Sea, and Sailing He is stern, stoic and steadfast, with sun-scorched skin, short, dark sandy hair, and eyes the color of green waters. Leathe is taller than the average height and solidly built, and his faced furrowed. He wears no armor.
He is also associated with rivers and time. He is most often worshipped by sailors and seafarers. His many followers can be primarily distinguished by their tattoos. There are widespread offerings and written prayers to him in every city. There are many myths involving his rough relationship with Ka'a Alissi. He is the brother of Jaezer. He is known to send good fortune to fishermen, sailors and captains, or disastrous storms and terrible swells that have claimed the lives of countless men.



Ka'a Alissi, the Goddess of Duels, Risk, Shadows and Midnight, is unusually beautiful, with alabaster skin, long flowing hair, as dark as midnight, and eyes the color of new-forged copper. She is tall and slenderly built, and sometimes seems very sad. She usually wears light leather armor dyed black and adorned in bronze.
She is known to award those who are brazen good fortune. She is often worshipped by thieves and rogues alike, petty criminals and the less fortunate folks of the larger urban areas of the Nine's. Her surprisingly numerous followers can be primarily distinguished by their tattoos. There aren't many public or visible shrines to her in most cities. There are many myths involving her rocky relationship with certain mortals. She is the mother of Voi. She is known to sometimes hinder mortals, but is most often prayed to for prowess good fortune to those who are involved in more clandestine operations, and other affairs that occur during the nightly hours. It is said that prayers and offerings to her can keep one from finding themselves in trouble with authorities. Some practitioners keep small figurines of her, but having one of these in one's possessions was sure to raise concerns from those who enforce the law.



Voi, the Goddess of Sex, Lust, and fertility. She is extremely beautiful, with pale skin, shoulder length, flowing flaming red hair, and eyes the color of blue jay eggs. She is tall and slender, and rarely laughs. She usually wears simple clothes dyed dark red or burgundy, addorned with gold.
She is also associated with luck and alchemy. She is often worshipped by expecting women, or sometimes prayed to by hopeful pursuers and suitors who would seek luck in the love department, but her most devoted followers were prostitutes and seducers, and they can be primarily distinguished by the talismans and rings that they bear. There are shrines to her in most cities. There are many myths involving her illicit relationship with mortals. She is the cousin of C'ocri. She is sometimes known to meddle in the relationships of mortals, and can be quite manipulative, causing damage to relationships and sometimes wreck the lives of those caught in her wake..



Moki, the Goddess of Ghosts, the Undead and the Sky, is almost plain-looking, with pale blueish skin and long, rippling dark hair. Her eyes were the color of the lit up midnight moon. She is tall and slender, and is usually frowning and sullen. She usually wears a dingy pale gown that is completely soiled with dirt and stain.
She is also associated with superstitions that involve finding truth and justice for the dead, solstices, and death. She is often worshipped by commoners. Her small numbers of followers can be primarily distinguished by the offerings they provide at gravestones and cemeteries. There are a few offerings to her on islands. There are many myths involving her vast travels with certain mortals. She is the sister of Scind. She is known to give help to those who have recently lost someone and a severe injustice has been committed. She is also known to torment those who have committed these heinous crimes, haunting them, and driving them into madness. She is most often prayed to by her followers to ward off evil spirits who walk the coasts and isles during the night and twilight hours, and her followers can be described as extremely superstitious.

Type: Monotheism (patriarchal)
Direction: Outwards
Focus: Repentance, Forgiveness, Holy Virtues (Very similar to Christianity)
Ruling Deities: The All-Seer
Important Deities:

The All-Seer, the God of Wisdom, Goodness and Virtue, the Giver of Life, the Provider
Razmudai, the God of Darkness and Evil, Secrets, Suffering (malevolent)

Divine Interaction: Miracles and penances (Seldom Occur, if ever)

Involves: Devotional Prayer, Repentance of sins, Pilgrimage, Holiness
Afterlife: Heaven-like
Supernatural: benevolent spirits of relatives, Angelic beings (benevolent entities), Demonic beings (malevolent entities)

Worship: Group meditation and prayer.
Holidays: Solstices, Equinoxes
Holidays Celebrate: Great Priests, historical events, past battles, Prophets and Saints.
Major Holiday(s): happen only once every hundred years



Clergy: High Priests are Male only.
Mass/Gathering: All types of members from all walks of life. Worships every Seventh Day in large masses at the temple. Service includes the reading of religious scriptures, musical hymns, and certain special events, anointing of the youth (christenings), marriages, funerals, etc.
Function: Community leaders, healers of the sick, providers for the poor and elderly.
Lifestyle: All types
Family: Somewhat large
Chosen: Elected by pre-existing high priests
Distinguished By: Special clothing and robes, head wear


Symbol: Images of the All-Seer, emblazoned sun
Holy Colors: Gold, Red, White
Passed Down: Via the mass reproduction of Written tomes and volumes
Creation Myth Type: World-Creator
Mortals' Origin: Creation of the All-Seer
Major Myth/Symbol(s):

The Redemption
The First Defeat of Razmudai

Deadly Sins: Self-injury, malice, cowardice, irresponsibility and pride, greed, envy, lust, and worldly desires
High Virtues: faith, wisdom, kindness and honesty, modesty, humbleness, humility.
Associated Artform: Written texts, tapestries, murals, statues
Coming of Age: 17 years old
Coming of Age Rite: involves a collective ritual biannually
Marriage: Monogamous relationships
Marriage Rites: Major formal events held by the entire community
Death Rites: Performed by priests, anointing rituals, last rights, preparation and burials. Catacombs, Vaults, Graves.
Major Taboos: Incest, pedophilia, sinful desires
Prevalence: Widely believed
Outsiders: Are welcomed

Some ten thousand years ago, when the Lands of The Nine's first became untied, there was a great soldier named Merrik. It was said that he was the son of a benevolent and righteous demigod named Niixus, who was well known in the times before then. His virtuous deeds and notoriety flourished among regions, far and wide. He was a just and good hearted man, and soon became a popular warrior King amongst a feudal realm. He was virtuous, and wanted to unite the Nine lands under one just rule. This realm was ripe with those who served the Dark Lords, and magic was as dense as water. Vile beasts and demon hordes, soldiers of the fallen Dark Kings, ravaged the lands, razing anything they came across, leaving none to tell about it. Some of the feuding rulers made alliances with the Dark Lords, pacts with the devil. Heretical sects and temples dotted the landscape, and the lands had fallen into despair.

Merrick sought to change this and this campaign, an all out witch hunt lasted for nearly 25 years. His vast armies, loyal followers to the cause marched vast distances, and crushed everything they encountered. He suffered many losses over the course of this witch hunt. Scores of scores of men died, perishing at the hands of the dark ones. It was said that if you were killed by them they took your soul. It was the darkest of times, the violence drove many to madness. Many thought Merrick to be the Great Savior, the chosen champion of the great All-Seer. An order of high priests known as The Keepers formed and followed his every move. They forged him a great sword, made from trinkets and relics, objects of great power and religious value. Merrick's sword became known as The Blade of Banishment, and was said to have been kissed by the All-Seer's good graces himself.





His opponent, a vile and wretched demigod named Razmu'dai. A great and ancient evil. He was the Bringer of Despair and Darkness, Suffering and Death, and all that is vile and wretched. He commanded a powerful dark magic that could spawn vicious beats, and he could also raise the dead, filling their bodies with the souls of those whom he had taken. Legions of dark soldiers to do his bidding. He wore a dark suit of armor forged by his dark powers. Razmu'dai set his legions upon Merrick's armies, and they clashed like huge waves swept up by a tempest. Almost all were lost when Merrick and Razmu'dai met on the battlefield. Their swords clashed with great energies and huge shockwaves threw scores across the field, obliterating the dead hordes and crushing the rib cages and organs of the living. But in this great and epic battle of Good and Evil fate would shine on the Merrick the Virtuous, and his blade found its mark. The Dark Lord's armor shattered into pieces and his evil spirit had been truly banished, and magic lost its strong grip on the realms of man, and dwindled to almost nothing. The only piece that was not destroyed was a single gauntlet. Merrick's sword also shattered and broke into 7 pieces, the same number of pieces as the Dark lord's armor. The gauntlet was dubbed the Gauntlet of Power. Merrick ordered The Keepers to take these seven shards of his blade and these armor bits to the far corners of the realm. To guard them till the ends of time. The Dark Lord's armor was thought to be so dangerous that each piece was said to have been completely incased in chests filled with mercury. The Gauntlet of Power and a single piece of the sword were said to have been kept together on the site of this great battle somewhere, hidden deep in a grand and monumental tomb. The rest of the pieces were spread throughout the land to secret locations, never to be discovered again. It is rumored that these locations are still guarded in great vaults and hidden tombs of a sect who call themselves The Guardians, who are so devout that they will kill anyone to keep these relics hidden from man.



It was also said that Merrick lived for another five hundred years and the Nines became united under his rule. The era of magic was over and it had given way to the common era of man, and it was a time of great prosperity in the Nines. Merrick was the last of the demigods to walk the earth. He is considered to be the great founding father of the Nines, and is still widely respected as a major patron Saint of The helpless and meek, and the defenseless. The Bringer of Light, Holy figure to the Keepers of the Light. The fall of Razmu'dai is celebrated every 1000 years on what is said to be the exact date of the battle where Good had finally conquered Evil. Merrick is supposedly buried in a great hidden tomb, the location only known to those who are now known as the Keepers. A secretive order, passed down through countless generations. So secretive that these families do not allow any outsiders to join their society. They are sworn to protect the locations of holy tombs and dangerous relics, and the location of Merrick Tomb in particular. They are also rumored to be able to conjure great Guardians from beyond the Veil. Champions and powerful Wardens. The last bastion to fend off the impending threat of darkness. Merrick's Chosen Few..

Here is a list of regular services and the average fees for them. Not all services will be available at every location, and will vary in cost depending on location, quality, and availability.

These items are heavy and require additional means to transport them. These items are bulky, and require a pack mule, a wagon, or shipping vessel of some sort to move them, and are intended to feed party members for long periods of time.

Barrel-Dried Meat: 8g (feeds 6/wk, heavy)
Barrel-Fresh Fruit: 2g (feeds 6/wk, heavy)
Barrel-Potatoes: 2g (feeds 6/wk, heavy. provides starches, fights off hunger)
Barrel-Baking Flour: 5g (supplies 6/wk with daily bread rations, heavy)
Barrel-Fresh Water: 5g (supplies 1 person/wk, heavy)
Beer Keg: 7g (supplies 1 person/wk, heavy. Improves morale, fights off infection)
Wine Flagon, Large: 9g (supplies 1 person/wk, heavy. Improves morale, fights off infection)

Barrel-Apples: 2g (supplies 1 horse/wk, heavy. Provides sugars)
Horse Feed: 4g (feeds 1 horse/wk, heavy)
Hay Bales, Large: 1g (feeds 1 horse/day, heavy)
Salt Block: 1g (supplies 2 horses/wk, heavy. Provides salt)

Prices will vary per the item's quality, and by vendor and location. Prices shown are the average prices for average quality items.

Water Skin: 15b (leather, 1.5l)
Mug/Ale-Horn 12-15b
Blanket: 25b
Bedroll: 2g (not suitable for cold climates)
Padded Bedroll: 3g
Cook Spit: 2g
Cook Pan: 15b
Flint & Steel: 15b
Candle: 3b
Parchment: 5b (per 5 sheets)
Writing Quill and Ink: 10b
Oil Lamp: 15b
Oil: 10b (flammable fuel, price per flask)
Torch: 10b
Small Lantern: 20b
Lantern: 25b
Hooded Lantern: 35b
Simple Tent: 4g
Twine/Lashing: 10b (per 1ooft, simple twine)
Braided Rope: 4g (per 100ft, suitable for climbing/scaling)
Grappling Hook: 50b

Spyglass: 2g
Shovel: 30b
Saw: 25b (one man), 75b (two man)
Pickaxe: 55b
Toolkit: 4g
Whetstone 10b
Barrel: 45b
Cask: 25b
Leather Pouch: 1g (small pouch, for belt)
Satchel Bag, Leather: 1g (reg.), 30b (large)
Small Chest: 2g (shoebox size)
Storage Chest: 3g (footlocker size)
Fishing Net: 25b
Glass Vial: 5b (3oz), 7b (5oz)
Flask: 5b (tin, 1 pint)

Draft Horse: 14g (work horses, war horses - 15g)
Warm Bloods: 12g (medium weight horse)
Thoroughbred: 13g (medium weight, well rounded)
Gaited Horse: 14g (Light horse bred for endurance, speed)
Pack Mule: 10g (mule used for transporting equipment)

Stable Fares: 55-75b (per night, average. includes hay, salt block, and water)
Grooming Fees: 15-25b (includes a wash and a brushing, cleaning of shoes/hooves)
Farrier Fees: 2g (blacksmithing and leather works, re-shoeing, fittings, fabrications, etc.)
Salt Block: 15b
Feed Oats: 15b (per day's rations)
Hay bale, Small: 7b (per bale)

Saddle: 4-7g (depending on quality)
Tack Gear: 3-5g (depending on quality)

Small Pull-cart: 4g (rolls behind horse for the transport of personal gear, small)
One Horse Wagon: 6g (single axle)
Two Horse Wagon: 9-10g (double axle)
Four Horse Coach: 12-15g (double axle, extra storage, enclosed. Carries 6)

These prices are the average prices for various boats that can be purchased at port locations, and will vary in price and availability.

Canoe: 10g - A small canoe either made of wood or hide that can carry up to 2-4 people and personal gear only. Suitable for shallow waters, shoals, lakes, rivers, canals. Silent and swift in the water, and high maneuverable. Not suitable for deep ocean waters.

Rowboats/Skiffs: 15g - A rowboat with 3 bench seats. Can carry up to 6 people with 300lbs of gear. Powered by oars. Drag is only 2.5' and is suitable for shallow waters, shoals, lakes, rivers, canals, and peaceful coastline waters. Not suitable for deep ocean waters.

Wherry: 45g (1-2 person operation) - A Slender 20' boat with a single mast and sheeted sails. Primarily used to carry cargo on rivers and canals. Can hold up to 1 ton of cargo. This boat can go in extremely shallow waters with a drag of only 3', and the mast can be lowered to navigate through bridged waterways.

Shallop: 75g (1 person operation) - A heavy built 2-6 ton, single mast carrying fore and aft sails, outfitted with oars. An open framed boat with a capacity to carry 10-15 people with about 500lbs of gear. Heavy and cumbersome, not suitable for deep water or rough seas. These boats are slow and resistance is moderate to high. Best suited for transportation along rivers, canals, coastlines, and lakes.

Schooner: 2,500g (requires a small crew) - A 100-120 ton vessel with 2 or 3 masts, fore and aft rigged, one and a half deck ship with a hold of 20-25 tons of cargo. Fast and sleek. Stability is moderate in deep and coastal waters. Vessel has a limited Crew's Quarters, Navigators office, Supply Hold, Small Cooking area, Cargo Hold. This ship is primarily used by merchants, and some variations can be up to 200 tons and carry up to 30 tons of cargo. Can be equipped with cannon.

Galleon: 10,000g (Requires a moderate crew) - A large 250 ton, 3-4 mast square rigged, multi-deck ship with a hold of up to 50 tons. Galleons are lightly armed 16-24cannon vessels, and are primarily used for commerce or war. Highly stable in deep waters and low drag and wind resistance. A fast and maneuverable vessel suitable for long ocean voyages. Vessel has Captain's and Officer's quarters, Crew Quarters, Dining Hall, Magazine, Kitchen, and Cargo Hold, and 2 lifeboats.