Monetary Systems in Methor

There are many coins coined in Methor
by the various kingdoms.

Basically, here is the breakdown:

Human

Dwarven

Elven

Value

Copper Shilling N/A N/A \\$ 1/5
Silver Crown Silver (rare) Silver (common) \\$ 1
Gold Sovereign Gold Gold (rare) \\$20
Platinum Gryphon N/A N/A \\$100
N/A N/A Mythril (extremely rare) \\$1000

So the exchange rate is 1Gold = 20 Silvers = 100 Coppers
(All coins are 1" in diameter and 1/8" in thickness)

In some regions, large denominations are handled by use of trade bars.  Trade bars can usually be found in 10 ounce, 50 ounce, and 100 ounce sizes.  They must either bear the seal of the Kingdom minting them or a reputable assayer.  The exchange rates for bars are as follows:

Bar Size

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Mythril

10 ounce \\$ 10 \\$ 200 \\$ 1,000 \\$ 10,000
50 ounce \\$ 50 \\$ 1,000 \\$ 5,000 \\$ 50,000
100 ounce \\$ 100 \\$ 2,000 \\$ 10,000 \\$ 100,000

 


The Human kingdom in Methor also prints paper money. Paper is not always honored in other kingdoms. The common currencies are as follows:


Crown Note (\\$1) ----- Has Simply a Picture of a Crown and the Royal Crest on the Back. They always appear crisp and clear due to magic. Crown notes are very rare and scorned by society. Many believe them to be 'bad luck'.
Sovereign Note (\\$20) ----- Has a Picture of the Royal Castle on the front and the Royal Crest on the Back. They are also rare and somewhat scorned by society.
Gryphon Note (\\$100)
----- Has a Picture of a Gryphon holding a sword in each claw crossed at its breast (the same symbol that appears on the flag of Methor) and the Rothmand family crest on the back. Gryphon Notes are uncommon, but are in use by the populace.
Patriarch's Note (\\$500)
----- Has a Picture of the Patriarch on the front and the Holy Cathedral on the Back. These notes have been in high demand by the populace, yet still remain uncommon due to the fact that they are not often circulated.
King's Note (\\$1000)
----- Has a Picture of the current King (His Majesty Rothmand XVIII) on the Front and the Royal Castle on the Back. This note has proved its worthiness in making large monetary transactions. Its use is common with the weathy and anyone who sends money through the Royal Post.

The kingdom has also experimented with other values of currency, but they are not in circulation at this time. All notes are guaranteed by the crown and considered its property.

King Madigan's Note (\\$5000, $10,000) ----- These notes were commissioned by King Madigan in 922p and were placed in circulation before his death in 923p.  Most of them were exchanged for King Parlow's Notes within months of the new King taking the throne, but some were retained and are highly sought after by collectors.
King Parlow's Note (\\$5000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000, \\$100,000) ----- These notes were purportedly commissioned by King Parlow to honor the short-lived King Madigan. It was rumored that amounts up to \\$1,000,000 crowns were printed, but only denominations of up to \\$100,000 have been found to exist today in collections. They were discontinued by the year 950p when counterfeit copies began to appear.


Price Lists

Weapons

Price

Weight

Arrow \\$ 2 0.125 lbs
Axe \\$ 50 4 lbs
Axe - Great \\$ 100 8 lbs
Axe - Throwing \\$ 60 4 lbs
Ballista \\$ 1500 200 lbs
Ballista Bolt \\$ 20 5 lbs
Blackjack / Sap \\$ 20 1 lb
Blowpipe \\$ 30 1 lb
Bolas \\$ 20 2 lbs
Bow - Regular \\$ 100 2 lbs
Bow - Fine Regular (+20% range) \\$ 400 2 lbs
Bow - Short \\$ 50 2 lbs
Bow - Fine Short (+20 % range) \\$ 200 2 lbs
Bow - Long \\$ 200 3 lbs
Bow - Fine Long (+20% range) \\$ 800 3 lbs
Bow - Composite \\$ 900 4 lbs
Bow - Fine Composite (+20% range) \\$ 3600 4 lbs
Bowstring \\$ 5 0.0625 lbs
Catapult, Light \\$ 3000 300 lbs
Catapult, Heavy \\$ 4000 500 lbs
Club - Light \\$ 10 3 lbs
Crossbow \\$ 150 6 lbs
Dagger \\$ 20 1/4 lb
Flail \\$ 100 8 lbs
Garrote, Wire (w/wooden handle) \\$ 40 0.5 lbs
Glaive \\$ 100 8 lbs
Halberd \\$ 150 12 lbs
Hatchet \\$ 40 2 lbs
Javelin \\$ 30 2 lbs
Knife - Small \\$ 30 0.5 lb
Knife - Large \\$ 40 1 lb
Lance \\$ 60 6 lbs
Lasso \\$ 40 3 lbs
Mace \\$ 50 5 lbs
Mace - Small \\$ 35 3 lbs
Maul \\$ 80 12 lbs
Morningstar \\$ 80 6 lbs
Net - Large \\$ 40 20 lbs
Net - Melee \\$ 20 5 lbs
Pick \\$ 70 3 lbs
Poleaxe \\$ 120 10 lbs
Quarrel, Bolt \\$ 2 0.625 lbs
Quarterstaff \\$ 10 4 lbs
Quiver (12 arrow capacity) \\$ 8 0.25 lbs
Quiver (20 arrow capacity) \\$ 10 0.5 lbs
Quiver (20 bolt capacity) \\$ 10 0.25 lbs
Quiver (40 arrow capacity) \\$ 12 0.5 lbs
Sap \\$ 20 1 lbs
Scythe \\$ 15 5 lbs
Sling (leather) \\$ 20 0.5 lb
Sling - Staff \\$ 20 2 lbs
Spear \\$ 40 4 lbs
Staff Sling \\$ 20 4 lbs
Sword - Backsword, Cheap \\$ 220 3 lbs
Sword - Backsword \\$ 550 3 lbs
Sword - Backsword, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 2,200 3 lbs
Sword - Backsword, Very (+2 damage) \\$ 11,000 3 lbs
Sword - Bastard, Cheap \\$ 260 5 lbs
Sword - Bastard \\$ 650 5 lbs
Sword - Bastard, Thrusting \\$ 750 5 lbs
Sword - Bastard, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 2600 5 lbs
Sword - Bastard, Very Fine (+2 damage) \\$ 13,000 5 lbs
Sword - Broadsword, Cheap \\$ 200 3 lbs
Sword - Broadsword \\$ 500 3 lbs
Sword - Broadsword, Thrusting \\$ 600 3 lbs
Sword - Broadsword, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 2,000 3 lbs
Sword - Broadsword, Very Fine (+2 damage) \\$ 10,000 3 lbs
Sword - Greatsword, Cheap \\$ 320 7 lbs
Sword - Greatsword \\$ 800 7 lbs
Sword - Greatsword, Thrusting \\$ 900 7 lbs
Sword - Greatsword, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 3,200 7 lbs
Sword - Greatsword, Very Fine (+2 damage) \\$ 16,000 7 lbs
Sword - Katana \\$ 650 5 lbs
Sword - Katana, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 2,600 5 lbs
Sword - Katana, Very Fine (+2 damage) \\$ 13,000 5 lbs
Sword - Rapier, Cheap \\$ 200 1.5 lbs
Sword - Rapier \\$ 500 1.5 lbs
Sword - Rapier, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 2000 1.5 lbs
Sword - Rapier, Very Fine (+2 damage) \\$ 10,000 1.5 lbs
Sword - Saber, Cheap \\$ 280 2 lbs
Sword - Saber \\$ 700 2 lbs
Sword - Saber, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 2,800 2 lbs
Sword - Saber, Very Fine (+2 damage) \\$ 14,000 2 lbs
Sword - Scimitar, Cheap \\$ 200 3 lbs
Sword - Scimitar \\$ 500 3 lbs
Sword - Scimitar, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 2,000 3 lbs
Sword - Scimitar, Very Fine (+2 damage) \\$ 10,000 3 lbs
Sword - Shortsword, Cheap \\$ 160 2 lbs
Sword - Shortsword \\$ 400 2 lbs
Sword - Shortsword, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 1,600 2 lbs
Sword - Shortsword, Very Fine (+2 damage) \\$ 8,000 2 lbs
Sword - Smallsword, Cheap \\$ 160 1 lb
Sword - Smallsword \\$ 400 1 lb
Sword - Smallsword, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 1,600 1 lb
Sword - Smallsword, Very Fine (+2 damage) \\$ 8,000 1 lb
Sword - Sword-Rapier, Cheap \\$ 200 2.75 lbs
Sword - Sword-Rapier \\$ 500 2.75 lbs
Sword - Sword-Rapier, Fine (+1 damage) \\$ 2,000 2.75 lbs
Sword - Sword-Rapier, Very Fine (+2 damage) \\$ 10,000 2.75 lbs
Warhammer \\$ 100 7 lbs
Whip, Leather (7 yd max) \\$ 20/yd 2 lbs/yd

 

Clothing and Armor

PD

DR

Price

Weight

Peasant Rags 0 0 \\$ 2 1 lb
Lower-Class Tunic & Pants 0 0 \\$ 10 1 lb
Middle-Class Tunic & Pants or Robe (decorated) 0 0 \\$ 40 1 lb
Upper-Class [Various] (elaborately decorated) 0 0 \\$ 200 1 lb
Noble Dress ( elaborately decorated & jeweled) 0 0 \\$ 1000+ 1 lb
Winter Clothing [as above] 0 1 X 2 3 lbs
Overcoat 0 1 \\$ 50+ 10 lbs
Padded Cloth Armor 1 1 \\$ 180 14 lbs
Cloth Torso Armor (9-11, 17-18) 1 1 \\$ 30 6 lbs
Cloth Arms (6, 8) 1 1 \\$ 20 2 lbs
Cloth Legs (12-14) 1 1 \\$ 20 2 lbs
Cloth Cap (3, 4) 1 1 \\$ 5 0.25 lbs
Cloth Gloves 1 1 \\$ 15 0.25 lbs
Sandals or Slippers (canvas cloth, etc.) 0 0 \\$ 10 1 lb

Leather

Shoes (ordinary leather) 1 1 \\$ 40 2 lbs
Light Leather Armor 1 1 \\$ 210 10 lbs
Soft Leather Torso (9-11, 17-18) 1 1 \\$ 75 8 lbs
Soft Leather Arms (6, 8) 1 1 \\$ 35 2 lbs
Studded Leather Strap Legs (12) 2(1) 3(1) \\$ 20 3 lbs
Soft Leather Legs (12-14) 1 1 \\$ 40 4 lbs
Heavy Leather Armor 2 2 \\$ 350 20 lbs
Hard Leather Torso (9-11, 17-18) 2 2 \\$ 100 10 lbs
Hard Leather Arms (6, 8) 2 2 \\$ 50 2 lbs
Hard Leather Legs (12-14) 2 2 \\$ 60 4 lbs
Leather Helm (3, 4, 5) 2 2 \\$ 20 0.5 lbs
Leather Jacket 1 1 \\$ 50 4 lbs
Soft Leather Gloves (7) 1 1 \\$ 20 0.5 lbs
Hard Leather Gloves (7) 2 2 \\$ 30 0.5 lbs
Soft Leather Boots (15-16) 1 1 \\$ 60 3 lbs
Hard Leather Boots (15-16) 2 2 \\$ 80 3 lbs

Chainmail

Chainmail 3(1) 4(2) \\$ 550 45 lbs
Chainmail Torso (9-11, 17-18) 3(1) 4(2) \\$230 25 lbs
Chainmail Arms (6, 8) 3(1) 4(2) \\$ 70 9 lbs
Chainmail Legs (12-14) 3(1) 4(2) \\$ 110 15 lbs
Chain Mittens (over padded) (7) 3(1) 4(2) \\$ 80 3 lbs
Chain Coif (over padded) 3(1) 4(2) \\$ 55 4 lbs

Scale

Scale Armor 3 4 \\$ 750 50 lbs
Scale Torso (9-11, 6, 8, 17-18) 3 4 \\$ 420 35 lbs
Scale Legs (12-14) 3 4 \\$ 250 21 lbs
Scale Gauntlets (7) 3 4 \\$ 100 2 lbs

Platemail

Half-Plate 4 5 \\$ 2000 70 lbs
Light-Plate 4 6 \\$ 4000 90 lbs
Heavy-Plate 4 7 \\$ 6000 110lbs
Pot Helm 3 4 \\$ 100 5 lbs
Greathelm 4 7 \\$ 340 10 lbs
Breastplate (hard leather in back) 4 4 \\$ 400 20 lbs
Corselet 4 6 \\$ 1300 35 lbs
Heavy Corselet 4 7 \\$ 2300 45 lbs
Backpack (protects from rear) 2 2    
Gauntlets 3 4 \\$ 100 2 lbs

 

Shields

PD

DR

Hits

Price

Weight

Bracers 1 2 3/10 \\$ 10 0.5 lbs
Buckler 1 3 5/20 \\$ 25 2 lbs
Small 2 3 5/30 \\$ 40 8 lbs
Medium 3 3 7/40 \\$ 60 15 lbs
Large 4 3 9/60 \\$ 90 25 lbs
Small Bronze 2 6 10/60 \\$ 160 24 lbs
Medium Bronze 3 6 14/80 \\$ 240 45 lbs
Large Bronze 4 6 18/120 \\$ 360 75 lbs

 

Food, Board and Medical

Price Weight
Ale, Pint \\$ 2 0.125 lbs
Ale, Keg (16 gal) \\$ 160 140 lbs
Bath, Public Bathhouse \\$ 1 N/A
Bath, Private (no servants) \\$ 2 N/A
Bath, Private (w/servant) \\$ 5 N/A
Beer, Pint \\$ 1 0.125 lbs
Beer, Keg (16 gal) \\$ 80 140 lbs
Board, Boarding House (Pallet) \\$ 2 N/A
Board, Inn - Common Room \\$ 3 N/A
Board, Inn - Private Room \\$ 18 N/A
Board, Inn - Shared Room \\$ 8 N/A
Board, Inn - Common Room w/1 meal \\$ 5 N/A
Board, Inn - Private Room w/1 meal \\$ 20 N/A
Board, Inn - Shared Room w/1 meal \\$ 10 N/A
Brandy (gill) \\$ 2 0.0625 lbs
Brandy, Dwarven (gill) \\$ 10 0.0625 lbs
Brandy, Elven (gill) \\$ 30 0.0625 lbs
Brandy, Pint \\$ 8 0.125 lbs
Brandy, Quart Bottle \\$ 15 2 lbs
Crash Kit (+2) \\$ 100 10 lbs
Doctor's Black Bag (+2) \\$ 300 15 lbs
First Aid Kit, Simple (+1) \\$ 30 2 lbs
First Aid Kit, Advanced (+2) \\$ 100 10 lbs
Gin, Pint \\$ 6 0.125 lbs
Honey, Pint w/comb \\$ 20 1.5 lbs
Laundering (per item) \\$ 1 N/A
Liqueur, Elven Dragon's Breath (1/2 gill) \\$ 50 N/A
Mead, Pint \\$ 2 0.125 lbs
Meal, Tavern Breakfast \\$ 2-3 N/A
Meal, Tavern Lunch \\$ 4-5 N/A
Meal, Tavern Dinner \\$ 6-7 N/A
Meal, City Breakfast (plain)  \\$ 3-4 N/A
Meal, City Breakfast (elaborate)  \\$ 7-8 N/A
Meal, City Lunch (plain)  \\$ 5-6 N/A
Meal, City Lunch (elaborate) \\$ 7-8 N/A
Meal, City Dinner (plain)  \\$ 7-9 N/A
Meal, City Dinner (elaborate)  \\$ 10-15 N/A
Meal, City 7-course  \\$ 20 N/A
Rations, Iron (1 week) \\$ 50 10 lbs
Rations, Traveler's (one meal dried) \\$ 2 1/2 lb
Rations, Traveler's (1 day) \\$ 5 5 lbs
Rations, Traveler's (1 week) \\$ 35 35 lbs
Rum, Pint \\$ 8 0.125 lbs
Stabling (per vehicle or animal) \\$ 2 N/A
Tailoring (per item) \\$ 1 N/A
Water (one quart) free 2 lbs
Whiskey, Pint \\$ 12 0.125 lbs
Wine, Pint \\$ 2 0.125 lbs
Wine, Watered (gallon) \\$ 40 8 lbs
Wine, Table (one quart) \\$ 2 2 lbs
Wine, Braddock Golden (one quart) \\$ 5 2 lbs
Wine, Kissel Lilac (one quart) \\$ 7 2 lbs
Wine, Paddings White (one quart) \\$ 10 2 lbs
Wine, Paddings Ruby (one quart) \\$ 20 2 lbs
Wine, Elven Emerald Pale (one quart) \\$ 40 2 lbs
Wine, Elven Fireamber (one quart) \\$ 50 2 lbs

 

Equipment and Tools

Price

Weight

6-foot pole (for tents) \\$ 5 3 lbs
10-foot pole (10' x 1.25") \\$ 5 3 lbs
Adze \\$ 50 6 lbs
Awl, Cobblers \\$ 5 0.1875 lbs
Axe, Double Bit \\$ 30 5 lbs
Backpack, Small (holds 40 lbs) \\$ 60 3 lbs
Backpack, Large (holds 100 lbs) \\$ 100 10 lbs
Barrel, Wood (50 gal) \\$ 50 15 lbs
Basics, Personal \\$ 5 N/A
Basics, Group \\$ 50 20 lbs
Blanket (heavy wool) \\$ 20 5 lbs
Block, Single Purchase \\$ 10 3 lbs
Block, Double Purchase \\$ 15 4 lbs
Block, Triple Purchase \\$ 20 5 lbs
Book, Roll-up Scroll \\$ 20-200 1-3 lbs
Book, Standard Leaf \\$ 40-400 2-6 lbs
Bottle, Small Ceramic (1 quart) \\$ 3 1 lb
Bottle, Large Ceramic (1 gallon) \\$ 5 4 lbs
Bottle, Small Glass (1 quart) \\$ 10 1 lbs
Bottle, Large Glass (1 gallon) \\$ 20  2 lbs
Bowl, Pewter (8 oz) \\$ 10 0.5 lbs
Bowl, Pewter (16 oz) \\$ 15 0.75 lbs
Box, Small Iron (250 lbs capacity) \\$ 80 25 lbs
Box, Large Iron (500 lbs capacity) \\$ 100 50 lbs
Brazier, Brass \\$ 30 10 lbs
Brazier, Iron \\$ 100 10 lbs
Bucket, Leather \\$ 30 2 lbs
Bucket, Wood \\$ 20 3 lbs
Cable (1 1/2", supports 3700lbs) 10 yds \\$ 100 17 lbs
Cage, Metal (pigeon) \\$ 10 8 lbs
Cage, Metal (songbird) \\$ 40 5 lbs
Cage, Wooden (songbird) \\$ 8 3 lbs
Candle, Tallow (5 ea.) \\$ 1 0.25 lbs
Candle, Wax \\$ 2 0.25 lbs
Chest, Small Wooden (100 lbs capacity) \\$ 8 8 lbs
Chest, Medium Wooden (150 lbs capacity) \\$ 16 12 lbs
Chest, Large Wooden (250 lbs capacity) \\$ 30 20 lbs
Chisel, Cold (1/4, 1/2 or 1" ea.) \\$ 10 0.25 lbs
Chisel, Wood (1/4, 1/2 or 1" ea.) \\$ 5 0.25 lbs
Cloth, Cotton (square yard) \\$ 4 0.5 lbs
Cloth, Flannel (square yard) \\$ 6 0.75 lbs
Cloth, Linen (square yard) \\$ 8 0.5 lbs
Cloth, Satin (square yard) \\$ 40 1 lbs
Cloth, Silk (square yard) \\$ 100 0.25 lbs
Cloth, Velvet (square yard) \\$ 40 1 lbs
Cloth, Wool (square yard) \\$ 10 2 lbs
Cord (3/16", supports 90 lbs) 10 yds \\$ 1 1/2 lb
Cord (30 lb 500') \\$ 3 4 lbs
Cord (80 lb 100') \\$ 1 2 lbs
Crowbar (5 ft long, iron) \\$ 8 10 lbs
File Metal (half-round 10") \\$ 40 0.125 lbs
File Wood (rasp. 12") \\$ 30 0.125 lbs
File Set, Jewelers (12 ea.) \\$ 100 0.25 lbs
Fish hooks, assorted (6 ea.) \\$ 18 0.25 lbs
Flask, Drinking-Silver (pint) \\$ 40 0.5 lbs
Goblet, Pewter \\$ 20 1 lbs
Goblet, Silver \\$ 60 1 lbs
Grapple, Light Hooked (supports 300 lbs) \\$ 20 2 lbs
Hammer, Hand (Iron) \\$ 15 2 lbs
Hammer (a small sledge) \\$ 12 4 lbs
Hammer, Sledge \\$ 40 10 lbs
Hatchet (for chopping wood) (-1 combat) \\$ 20 2 lbs
Incense/Unguents (boxed w/wax paper) \\$ 10-200 1 lbs
Ink w/pot (1/2 pint) \\$ 1 0.125 lbs
Iron Spike (piton) \\$ 1 0.25 lb
Journal, Adventuring (4" x 8" x 1") \\$ 60 3 lbs
Ladle (12") \\$ 3 0.5 lbs
Lantern (Magical) \\$ 20 2 lbs
Lasso, Leather \\$ 40 3 lbs
Leather, Cowhide (sq ft) \\$ 1 1 lbs
Leather, Deerhide (sq ft) \\$ 3 0.5 lbs
Leather, Pigskin (sq ft) \\$ 2 0.5 lbs
Line, Fishing (20 lb 100') \\$ 1 0.5 lbs
Lockpicks (ordinary) \\$ 30 0.25 lbs
Lockpicks (good quality +1) \\$ 200 0.25 lbs
Mallet, Wooden \\$ 3 1.5 lbs
Map Case, Leather \\$ 10 1 lbs
Mattock \\$ 60 6 lbs
Mirror, Small Steel \\$ 10 0.125 lbs
Mirror, Small Silver \\$ 100 0.125 lbs
Mug, Wooden \\$ 4 0.5 lbs
Musical Instrument - Flute (reed) \\$ 20 1.5 lbs
Musical Instrument - Flute (metal) \\$ 300 2.5 lbs
Musical Instrument - Trumpet (w/carrying case) \\$ 250+ 5 lbs
Musical Instrument - Guitar/Lute (w/carrying case) \\$ 100+ 16 lbs
Musical Instrument - Violin (w/carrying case) \\$ 100+ 6 lbs
Musical Instrument - Harp (w/carrying case) \\$ 300 10 lbs
Net, Fishing \\$ 30 10 lbs
Pan, Frying (Iron 10") \\$ 40 6 lbs
Pan, Frying (Iron 14") \\$ 50 10 lbs
Parchment Paper (10 sheets) \\$ 4 N/A
Pen, Quill (2) \\$ 1<%