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Barter

It is a way to refer to whatever the different tribes use for exchange and commerce. Some of them might use metal coins, others might use scallop shells, ancient junk, any shiny trinket available, or even human teeth. Other people might not know about money, and they just barter with grain or valuables. Check the Business System, Gang System and Mount System.

As a reference, 1 barter gets you 1 full water canteen in a rather arid place.
In a complete desert, it might cost quite more, in a rainy jungle, 1 barter might get you 3 canteens.
The price is affected by the Quality of what you are buying, selling or hiring, although the price of some things might also be affected by their size, and all of them are affected by demand and scarcity.

Average Price List

Below you'll find a list of average prices of the most common things you'll need:

Average Prices


ClassQualitySizeItemCommentBARTER
GearAverageAverageA piece of gear95
GearAverageN/AA piece clothing95
HealthAverageN/AMedical suppliesEnough to stabilize you after a near death experience.63
HealthAverageN/AA potion72
HealthAverageN/ADiagnostic and prescription fees11
HealthAverageN/ASurgery fees126
HealthAverageN/AA handful of Specific Brewery Ingredients3
MaterialsAverageN/AIron Ingot1 kg6
MaterialsAverageN/ACoal Chunk1 kg3
MountAverageN/AA horse189
MountAverageN/AAn exotic mount252
Real EstateAverageAverageReal EstateLocal authorities recognize your ownership. Land is enough to grow some vegetables or keep some animals. Not enough to feed a family.1890
SustenanceAverageN/AA canteen of water (1L)1
SustenanceAverageAverageA cup of moonshine8
SustenanceAverageN/AA barrel of moonshine (without the barrel)150 L7200
SustenanceAverageAverageA meal4
SustenanceAverageAverageA tankard of beer0,5 L4
SustenanceAverageN/AA barrel of beer (without the barrel)150 L720
SustenanceAverageN/AA full waterskin (1 day)3
SustenanceAverageAverageA sack of grain80 kg264
SustenanceAverageN/AA barrel of water (just the water)150 L120
SustenanceAverageN/AA barrel of water (including the barrel)150 L, includes the barrel196
SustenanceAverageAverageA night at an inn32
TaxesAverageAverageBribes, gifts and favorsto someone average, to actually do something105
TaxesAverageAverageTribute to a warlord (1 day)a warlord, to do something special13
TechAverageN/AMaintenance and/or repairs.of some average afterfall equipment32
TransportAverageAverageA boat6 m de largo, 1 mastil, vela y remos378
TransportAverageAverageA wagonAn average wagon, without cover315
EntertainmentAverageAverageEntrance to a show6
EntertainmentAverageAverageA pleasure worker's hourWorking employed in a brothel13
WagesAverageN/AA Brute (1 day)24
WagesAverageN/AA Dealmaker (1 day)28
WagesAverageN/AA Genomancer (1 day)38
WagesAverageN/AA Healer (1 day)33
WagesAverageN/AA Marauder (1 day)19
WagesAverageN/AA Rider (1 day)24
WagesAverageN/AA Naturemaster (1 day)26
WagesAverageN/AA Performer (1 day)26
WagesAverageN/AA Scavenger (1 day)19
WagesAverageN/AA Tinker (1 day)28
WagesAverageN/AA worker or peasant (1 day)9
WeaponAverageAverageA weapon126


Price Modifiers

To estimate a price, you must select all the relevant modifiers to the object, and then calculate the average between them.
This calculated average is multiplied with their normal price, to get a final price, properly adjusted for the quality of the object, size and/or demand/scarcity (if relevant).

Price Modifiers - Quality


Price Modifiers (Quality)Modifier
Poor0,5
Average1
Good2
Excellent3
Legendary6


Price Modifiers - Size


Price Modifier (Size)Multiplier
N/A
Tiny0,2
Average1
Big2
Large3
Huge5



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