Goods and services

Shops and tradespeople

The number and range of services available increases with settlement size. This list show the typical availability of shops and services within each type of settlement (although this can vary widely based on geography or other local factors):

Markets

Villages and small towns generally host a market each week, with traders travelling between settlements in rotation. Larger towns and cities feature permanent marketplaces.

The following goods and services can be obtained at most markets:

• Animals
• Grain and vegetable produce
• Spices
• Food and drink
• Woven and leather goods (including clothing)
• Metal goods

Markets also draw entertainers, fortune tellers, and other entrepreneurial types.

Purchasing goods and services

Availability of goods and services, and the prices charged for them, may vary widely based on geography, local specialisms, season, competition, and demand.

Services

The table below gives typical prices for common services, although these may vary with availability and location.

Accomodation and property

Temporary accomodation can be found in inns, way-temples, and caravanserai.
Property sales are typically achieved via one-to-one negotiations, and opportunities to purchase buildings or lands are rarely advertised. Real estate typically stays in families for generations.
For more information and typical prices, see Accommodation and property.

Travel and transportation

For more information and typical prices, see Travel and transportation.

Food and drink

Bakers and butchers can be found in towns and cities, but most food is purchased as raw ingredients in the marketplace. Here you can generally find a large range of fish, grains, vegetables, and spices.
Taverns and inns offer drinks and hot meals to guests, while street traders and market stalls offer smaller snacks such as fruit or meat pies.
For more information and typical prices, see Food and drink.

Animals

Domestic animals are used for a range of purposes; dogs provide companionship and security, horses are used for transportation, and livestock provide meat, milk, and wool.
Many farmers will bring livestock to town and village markets, and other animals may be available from specialist breeders.
For more information and typical prices, see Domestic animals.

Clothing

For many poorer people, most outfits will be largely home-made, although items such as hats, shoes, and belts will be purchased from craftsmen or traders in shops and markets.
Those with more money may have their clothes tailor-made. Jewellery is typically purchased directly from craftsmen (including commissioned pieces).
For more information and typical prices for many items of clothing, see Clothing. Details of fabrics and materials can be found in Materials and commodities.

Weapons and armour

Weapons and armour can be purchsed from smiths in most towns, and can often be made to order. Styles and quality can vary.
For more information and typical prices, see Weapons and armour.

Equipment and tools

Candles, rope, pickaxes, and backpacks... a huge range of useful items are available at shops, market stalls, and from travelling pedlars. Some sellers may specialise in a particular type of item, while others will offer a wider choice of goods.

The table below gives typical prices for many common items:

Materials and commodities

For more information and typical prices, see Materials and commodities.

Musical instruments

For more information and typical prices, see Music.

See also: Prices