"What we traders do best, pure and simple, is make money. The
glint of a fistful of coins is what makes our blood flow."
- Guild Leader Imaar
The lifeblood of the Realms' commerce, Traders spend time going
from city to city, exchanging goods and striking deals. Traders can potentially
become the richest of all the professions in the land.
Primary Skill - Lore
Secondary Skill - Survival, Armor
Ability - A trader's ability
comes from the contacts he/she makes during their journeys. These contacts
will help the trader to appraise the value of an item, including its going
price in any particular province.
Limitation - The information
a trader needs changes constantly, and thus if a trader is not well-traveled,
this information is quickly outdated and worthless. The trader must regularly
visit the various provinces to retain this ability.
Guild crest - a shield divided
by a diagonal line. One half bears the stylized image of a man leading
a donkey burdened with sacks of golden coins, the other, a picture of a
sailing ship cresting a wave, its sail bearing the image of a large diamond
Currency
Currencies come in several types and each province or region only
trusts its own coinage. To handle this, many banks offer an exchange window
for such transactions. For a fee, you can get those odd coins turned into
something more useful, or turn those coins from home into something the
locals will accept.
There are three different types of currency. These are called Kronars,
Lirums, and Dokoras. All types of coins come in either copper, bronze,
silver, gold, or platinum (smallest to largest).
1 Gold = 10 silver = 100 bronze
= 1000 coppers
1 Platinum coin is worth 10 gold
coins.
The province of Illithi uses Dokoras (Shard, Steel Claw Clan,
Fayrin's Rest).
The province of Zoluran (the Crossing, Leth Deriel, Arthe
Dale, Kaerna Village, Knife/Wolf/Tiger/Stone Clan, Dirge) uses Kronars.
The province of Therengia uses Lirums (Riverhaven, Langenfirth,
Therenborough, Muspar'i).
The province of Qi'Reshalia also uses Lirums (Ratha, Taisgath,
Mer'Kresh, Aesry Surlaenis'a, and Hara'Jaal).
Special Abilities
Pack Animals & Caravans
Traders can rent pack animals or caravans to transport goods between
guild outposts. These can also be used to help drag the corpses of fallen
adventurers more effectively.
Commodity Trading
Only Traders have access to the commodities market, allowing them
to speculate on price fluctuations between cities and provinces.
Gem Market Advantages
Traders receive a better price when selling gems, and may sell in
bulk for extra conveniencce.
Auction Halls & Markets
Only Traders may set up shop in an auction hall or market, allowing
for convenient sales to other adventurers.
Also, traders can appraise people and determine approximately how
wealthy they are.
TRADER TITLES
Level Granted Titles
5th Circle Traveler, Teamster, Costermonger, Hawker, Hauler, Muleskinner
10th Circle Peddler, Lapidary, Furrier, Emptor, Sutler, Shipper
20th Circle Chandler, Broker, Moneylender, Money Grubber, Factor, Bazaari
30th Circle Trader, Auctioneer, Entrepreneur, Speculator, Gambler, Fence
50th Circle Mariner, Financier, Cambist, Investor, Collector, Pawn Broker
70th Circle Artisan, Treasurer, Miser, Partner, Appraiser, Gemsmith, Mogul
90th Circle Connoisseur, Mogul, Magnate, Patron
100th Circle Shopkeeper, Merchant, Master Trader, Proprietor
125th Circle Merchant Prince, Trader Princess, Tycoon
150th Circle Syndic, Merchant Queen, Merchant King
ELANTHIA OUTPOSTS
It's always advisable to walk around the Crossing Guild and to get
a map to learn your way around. You'll need to know where your
going and where the Outposts are located.
The Outposts are are as follows:
| Zoluren Outposts |
Therengia Outposts |
Ilithi Outposts |
| Crossing Guild * |
RiverHaven * |
Shard Guild * |
| Arthe Dale |
Therenborough |
Steelclaw Clan |
| Stone Clan |
Langenfirth |
Fayrin's Rest |
| Dirge |
Fornsted |
Shadow Clan |
| Tiger Clan |
Hvaral |
|
| Wolf Clan |
Muspar'i * |
|
| Leth Deriel |
|
|
* Indicates a Guild Leader at that Guild.
TRADER OUTPOSTS EMBLEMS
Province Emblem
Province of Therengia
RiverHaven - A full-masted brigantine
Therenborough - A gilded lion
Langenfirth - A silver longbow
Fornsted -
Hvaral - A gem engulfed in flames
Muspar'i - Stone dragons
Province of Zoluren
Crossing - A gilded yak
Dirge - An exploding volcano
Stone Clan - A brass hammer
Arthe Dale - A gilded taffelberry branch
Leth Deriel - A representation of the Sana'ati Dyaus
Wolf Clan - An image of a silver wolf's head
Tiger Clan - A gilded tiger
Province of Ilithi
Shard - A mottled sithinnak
Steelclaw Clan - A gilded wolverine
Fayrin's Rest - A silver dragon |
