Economy of the Mar Mabon Townships

The economy of the Mar Mabon Townships is built on maritime trade, with luxury goods such as silks and spices bringing great wealth to a small elite. The towns of Mar Mabon serve as crucial trading hubs, leveraging their coastal positions to facilitate commerce across the Sea of Fair Winds. Despite the challenges posed by their arid geography and limited agricultural capacity, the resourcefulness and adaptability of the inhabitants have fostered a vibrant economic landscape.

Key Industries

The economy of the Mar Mabon Townships is diverse, with several key industries contributing significantly to local and regional markets. Notable products include:

• Aromatic Resins: Sourced from local plants, these resins are used in perfumes and incense, particularly in towns like Gathansin.
• Fishing: Coastal towns like Argonsa and Bellos thrive on the rich marine resources, catching various fish species that are both consumed locally and exported.
• Metalworking: Curmon is known for its production of copper, tin, and bronze, while Orbont excels in iron and steel, essential for weaponry and tools.
• Craftsmanship: Artisans across the townships produce intricate carvings and statuary, as well as textiles and wool products, showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage.
• Farming: Though limited, towns like Tabann and Jasnar’s Well cultivate arable crops, contributing essential food resources to the local economy.
• Jewellery and gemstones: Gathansin is known for its exquisite jewelry, crafted from locally sourced gemstones, which are highly sought after.
• Perfumes and dyes: The production of vibrant dyes and fragrant perfumes is a significant industry, with Gathansin’s blue dye being particularly renowned.

Trade

The townships engage in trade with neighboring territories, including Forbin, the League of Mar Miskun, and Teros, allowing for the exchange of goods that sustain the economy and foster connections with other cultures.

Exports

The Mar Mabon Townships export the following goods to nearby territories:

• Aromatic resins
• Brass
• Bronze
• Carvings and statuary
• Copper
• Dyes, inks, and paints 
• Gemstones
• Herbs and spices
• Hides and pelts
• Bone, horn, and ivory
• Iron
• Jewellery
• Perfumes
• Pottery and ceramics
• Salt
• Steel
• Weapons and armour
• Wine 
• Wool
• Fabrics

Imports

The townships are unable to produce the following goods and are therefore reliant on these imports from elsewhere:

• Amber
• Charcoal
• Coal
• Down and feathers
• Firewood
• Glass
• Glassware
• Gold
• Jet
• Mead
• Musical instruments
• Painted art
• Paper
• Pearls
• Rope
• Silver
• Tallow
• Timber

There is also a market for the following imports:

• Aromatic resins 
• Carvings and statuary 
• Dyes, inks, and paints 
• Gemstones 
• Herbs and spices 
• Hides and pelts 
• Bone, horn, and ivory 
• Jewellery 
• Perfumes 
• Pottery and ceramics 
• Weapons and armour 
• Wine 
• Fabrics