The Selyrian Chronicles Economy
A Guide to the Economy of the World of Gaeia
Courtesy of: Martinus, Kindred and the Worldbuilding Team
A Guide to the Economy of the World of Gaeia
Courtesy of: Martinus, Kindred and the Worldbuilding Team
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The Economy of Selyria could be best described as Vibrant, wide and at times difficult to comprehend. May this Documentation on how the Continent of Selyria's Economy Guide your understanding more-so.
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Economic Power is but one of many factors that leads to a prosperous nation, Too much and you will draw the envy of many, Too little and your subjects suffer in squalor, disease and more.
With that said, different countries specialize in different things, A better at getting certain resources due to natural bounties provided to them or cultural skills they have honed for years that have come to their benefit.
Here the Stature of Selyria's Nations lay bare. Do note that not everyone will have this knowledge. As such this should be treated as such.
Every nation is Measured in a certain uniform way using a few factors.
Bread
A Common food of the era and uniformly known across Selyria. Most nations stock it.
Bread is used to measure a country's Agriculture capabilities which will be defined for its trade capabilities.
In bushels and not individual loaves
Salted Meat
Most people's way of intaking Protein. Salted meat was meat stored in a barrel of salt to help keep it for long periods of time. In some countries it's plentiful, in others not so much. Salted Meat is a good measure of a country's Farming capabilities.
Farmers Wage
Alternatively, Low class or some other low paying job. This has been worked out to figure out the average lowest paying job. While some other jobs may pay less this is usually a constant across all countries. Through the Farmers wage or equivalent this shows the bottom bar in most countries. Alternatively being Homeless is an option.
Low Noble Wage
Low Noble wage is here to show the Top of the bar, at least in a way that does not encroach on actual player nobility such as the Magrins. This usually encompasses Traders, Guildmasters, bankers, etc. Each country is different in their methods, but these three forms are the most Uniform.
All mentions of “coins” specifically refer to copper coins.
Here is the table from the old Economy system to help put into perspective earnings and wealth:
Other examples include:
1 loaf of bread = 1 copper coin (which will be said as 1 coin)
1 steel sword = 3 Gold coins (which will be said as 60 coins)
1 cottage house = 1 emerald bit (which will be said as 100 coins)
The Kingdom of Ravena is considered a paradise to many. Low average crime rates and superb city protection bring plenty to the kingdom.
Monetarily Ravena is average in earnings and is popular with most middle to high class families.
Pros:
Low Government Taxes
Plentiful Trade with Neighboring nations
Member of the Selyria Alliance
Cons:
Almost no Government Intervention
Low to Non Sanamancer population
Landlords have Heavy Taxes
Bread:
2 coins
Salted Meat 1kg:
32 coins
Farmers ‘Wage’:
50 Coins per month
Low Noble Wage:
400 Coins per month
The Kingdom of Karthus is considered by most in Selyria to be a very fair nation.
While taxes are higher than most in northern Selyria, They come with a lot of innate benefits to those living in the region.
Monetarily Karthus is average in earnings and is popular with all classes.
Pros:
Government Intervention (Healthcare, education, welfare, infrastructure, etc.)
Plentiful Trade with Neighboring nations
Member of the Selyria Alliance
Cons:
Heavy Government Tax
Highly Political economic System
Partial Reliance on Student Tourism
Bread:
2 coins
Salted Meat 1kg:
32 coins
Farmers Wage:
40 Coins per month (Sanamancers, taxes, and Government Intervention)
Low Noble Wage:
450 Coins per month
The kingdom of Drasek is a place of two halves. While it carries with it some nice benefits it also carries with it some hefty Inconveniences as well. While the lack of taxes and large farming industry is a huge positive to many living in Drasek, The Inconvenience of some of the harvest being taken by the crown and lack of Logging industry turn many away. Due to the Kingdom of Draseks relations with nearby kingdoms.
Pros:
No Government Taxes
High Farming Industry
Low-restriction Trading industry
Cons:
Government takes a Percentage of Crops
Highly restrictive Business Policies (encompassing Environmental bounties: Animal Farming, Logging, Fishing)
Near Non-existent Trade Industry
Bread:
1 coin
Lower class Average Wage:
35 coins per month
Farmers Wage:
200 Coins per month
Low Noble Wage:
300 Coins per month
The Empire of Porthos has had a lot of time to learn and get their Market and economy right. That being said, while they have found some markets in which they excel, the Unequal nature of it between the lower and high classes is one that does draw large concern for the future of its market.
Porthos Economically is popular with the higher classes and middle classes.
Pros:
High Average Economy
Highly Developed Infrastructure
High Entertainment Industry
Cons:
Unequal Economy
Faster/Higher Inflation rate
High Prices
Bread:
10 coins
Salted Meat 1kg:
58 coins
Farmers Wage:
100 coins per month
Low Noble Wage:
450-550 Coins per month
Much like Porthos, Stratis-Sicilii has had much time to perfect and work out its economy. With the reduction of Military presence on the island in the turn of the republic era, General tourism, mage tourism and trade import and export of luxury goods has been a big positive to the now fledgling nation. However As it relies on these it does make the nation somewhat vulnerable to sanctions and the dominance of Familiarus Triventius means Outsider nobles or traders looking to set up locally find it somewhat difficult.
Stratis-Sicilli, Economically Stratis-Sicilii is Popular with the Middle and somewhat the Lower class.
Pros:
Mage Student Tourism
Plentiful Luxury Goods Industry
Self Sustaining Country
Cons:
Relies on Mage Student Tourism and Exporting Luxury Goods
Presently In-equal Economy
Triventius Family Dominance
Bread:
4 coins
Salted Meat 1kg:
78 coins
Fish 1kg:
13 coins
Farmers Wage:
60 coins per month - common agriculture
300 coins per month- luxurious Agriculture
Low Noble Wage:
300 coins per month
The Kingdom of Hreinngar has for nearly millennia settled on one major Industry, Farming.
As a result, trade with neighboring nations has proved bountiful for the central nation.
However, the warrior culture that Hreinngar harbors has had some unforeseen consequences for mortality rates that despite many warnings still persists.
Hreinngar is popular with all classes of people.
Pros:
High Sanamancer Population (High Crop Yields)
Plentiful Trade with Neighbouring nations
Member of the Selyria Alliance
Cons:
Unequal Economy
Limited Governmental Health Infrastructure. (Higher Male Mortality rate)
Constant Surplus (Wasteful society)
Bread:
1 coin
Salted Meat 1kg:
15 coins
Low class:
40 coins per month
Farmers wage:
500 Coins per month (Sanamancer only, and taxes)
Low Noble Wage:
500 Coins per month
The Ulfenheim Kingdom of the Frozen north, while living in supposedly harsh conditions, isn't nearly as harsh as one might expect. Located predominantly underground with a thriving mining industry has led to Ulfenheim having a surprisingly good economy. This has however led to a lowered life expectancy across the nation. Predominantly with Ulfenheims Working class.
Ulfenheim has as such been popular with middle to high class people.
Pros:
Good trade with Neighbouring Nations
Profitable Mining Industry
Low cost of Living
Cons:
Lowered Life expectancy
Unstable Socio-economic Environment due to racial tension.
Low Food Production capabilities
Bread:
30 coin
Salted Meat 1kg:
20 coins
Low Class Average Wage:
100 coins per month
Farmers Wage:
No Data
Low Noble Wage:
300 Coins Per month
Trost, the Isolationist capital of the world. Proof that they don't need outsiders to survive. Or is that true? From the outside in, Trost appears to be a perfect society. But those on the inside know it's a daily fight for survival. Empty promises of salvation and retribution around the corner all lie from above. But what can they do? Despite all the hardships Trost faces daily it has remained unfazed from outside influence.
Due to such ideals it's not popular with all classes, but those looking for simple and uninterrupted lives.
Pros:
Immune to Sanctions due to Isolationist Policies
No cost of Living
High Hunting industry
Cons:
Extremely Inefficient Economy
High Prices for Commodities
Low Food Production capabilities
Bread:
600 coins
Salted Meat 1kg:
4 coins
Low Class Average Wage:
20 coins per month
Farmers Wage:
No Data
Low Noble Wage:
300 Coins Per month
The West Arkasios Trading Company is by no means a good nation. But who said it was ‘being good’ that netted profit? West Arkasios runs on the philosophy of “if it exists, it has a price. And everything has a price”. As such it is quite the Anarcho-Capitalist Society.
It still hasn't stopped many nations trading and continuing to trade with it allowing West Arkasios to have a very stable economy regardless.
Due to such political ideals, or lack there-of, It is popular with those who consider themselves capable of brunting the society. As anyone can be rich or poor if the dice rolls in their favour… Usually the latter remains constant…
Pros:
Highest GDP in Gaeia
Extremely Efficient Economy
Diverse Markets
Cons:
Extremely High cost of Living
Poor working conditions
Landlords have Heavy Taxes
Bread:
10 coins per slice (260 coins per loaf)
Salted Meat 1kg:
120 coins
Fish 1kg:
20 coins
Low Class Wage:
20 - 30 Coins per month
Farmers Wage:
50 - 1000 Coin per month
Low Noble Wage:
200 - 1000 coins per month
Sicarius, Orc capital of Selyria. While it does have other races within it, it's predominantly ruled by the former. Sicarius has some minor specific trade, usually off the books with a couple of its neighbours. Usually that of the illegal kind. While it does net a lot for the nation it's not enough to pull it out of the red permanently. Sicarius thrives at best off of chaos and anarchy. As such it's not popular with many outsiders, however orcs born in medium to high class benefit most.
Pros:
Near no Taxes
Plentiful Trade with Neighboring nations
Free Workers (Slave Trade)
Cons:
Economical Turmoil/Instability
Slave Trade
Tribute System
Bread:
60 coins
Salted Meat 1kg:
24 coins
Low class:
0 coins per month (Slaves)
Farmers Wage:
20 Coins per month
Low Noble Wage:
300 Coin per month
Vontur is an incredibly technology rich country that relies on such to remain ahead of its more magic capable brethren. In addition to its vast difference from the rest of the continent it relies on a slightly different economic system from the rest of the continent. Using its own Credit system. It is not considered legal tender in other locations but can be converted easily within Vontur at certain exchange vendors at a current fixed rate of 1 copper coin per 5 credits and vice versa.
Vontur due to the nature surrounding its High class gap between low and medium class is favoured more by the medium to higher classes of society.
Pros:
Low Government Taxes
Plentiful Trade with Neighboring nations
Bridge of Pleasure
Cons:
Near non-existent Farming Industry
Expendable Lower Class
High Class Gap
Bread:
100 credits (20 coins)
Salted Meat 1kg:
200 Credits (40 coins)
Nullifier Miner:
100 credits per month (20 coins)
Low Noble Wage:
2500 credits per month (500 coins)
These are the In world wages of your rank as decided through the average costs of the countries
Funded by the Magrin Family, House Valamos, House Limerence, House Ellington, and House Morwind. They are also the official military of the Republic of South Ravena.
Selyrian Crimson Miltia rankings pay for their own supplies, lodging, equipment and other expenses.
Additionally Selyrian Crimson Militia rankings must pay taxes.
Cadet and Militiaman
Private
Corporals
Sergeant
Specialist
Brigadier Officer
Lieutenant
Captain
Military Advisor
Commander
Major
Colonel
General
Consul
Crimson Council
Funded by the Magrin family through House Deschenel.
Black Valkyrie Regiment Rankings do not have to pay for issued equipment or supplies but do have to pay for their own lodging, to replace lost equipment and other expenses. Additionally Black Valkyrie Regiment rankings must pay taxes.
Asset
Enlistee
Novice - Phase - Acolyte
Disciple
Operator
Master
Lieutenant
Captain
Commander
Overseer - General
Funded by the Magrin Family.
Golden Eagle Guard Rankings Do not have to pay for Issued equipment, Supplies and most additional Expenses as long as it pertains to their mission. They do however have to pay to replace lost equipment, lodging and expenses outside their protection duties. Unlike regular factions, Golden Eagle Guard rankings don't need to pay taxes as it is subsided from their wages in advance.
Bladed Pupil
Squire
Junior Warden
Warden
Senior Warden
Captain
Advisor
Commander
Adjudicator
Justiciar General - General
Funded through the Sitias, The Allaires, The Magrins and many donors of prominent families and the Board of Directors. As well as the tuition paid by the students and their families.
Middle class wage for teachers, Some of the higher class professors earning quite a bit more.
Staff do have the option of living on premises.
Researchers are paid through grants and funding obtained from the University or the Karthus government when a study has been commissioned or approved.
Assistant
Researcher
Professor
Senior Researcher
Senior Professor
District Head
Secretary of Scholars
Board of Directors
Vice Academy Head
Academy Head
Funded by the Porthosian Senate and the Emperor
Starting out as a lower class wage ending at higher class
Bed and Board comes free and is promoted with every promotion received.
Pilous Prior
Centurion
Prime Centurion
Centurion Captain
Prefect
Tribune
Legion Legate
High Centurion General
Funding is Obtained through the Republic of Vontur Government.
Enlistee
Operator
Senior Operator
Tactical Officer
Battalion commander
Adviser
Warrant Officer
Chief of Operations
General