CURRENCY RULES
CURRENCY RULES
The economy of Vorrengarde is based on a Copper Pound Standard. All coins are struck in “pounds” of varying metals.
STANDARD CURRENCIES
| Currency | Value in Copper | Conversion | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Pound (CP) | 1 | Base unit | Common coin, used for daily trade. |
| Silver Pound (SP) | 10 | 10 CP = 1 SP | Used in medium transactions (gear, inns). |
| Gold Pound (GP) | 100 | 10 SP = 1 GP | Wealthy currency, used for land, strongholds, higher magic. |
| Platinum Pound (PP) | 1000 | 10 GP = 1 PP | Reserved for royalty, nations, and large-scale trade. |
UNIQUE CURRENCIES
| Currency | Value in GP | Value in Copper | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrexium | 5 GP | 500 CP | Found only in magical shops or dungeons. Used for rare spell components, enchanted gear, and ley-related crafts. |
| Celestium | 25 GP | 2500 CP | Extremely rare. Used for upgrading weapons and gear instantly with magical properties. Often bound to relics, vaults, or bosses. |
RULES OF USE
Standard Use: Copper, silver, gold, and platinum pounds are universal and accepted everywhere.
Pyrexium: Only accepted in magical shops, ley markets, and among arcane traders. Cannot be forged or counterfeited. Its glow reveals authenticity.
Celestium: Rarely traded. Most often used as direct payment for magical upgrades. Weapons upgraded with celestium gain permanent magical effects without rune sockets.
Weight: Each coin weighs 1 lb per 100 coins, regardless of type. Large hoards can slow travelers.
Trade Systems:
Cities favor gold and silver.
Villages trade mostly in copper.
Nobility and nations deal in platinum.
Magical societies use pyrexium.
Legendary forges, celestium.
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