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Astral Diamonds are, strictly speaking, not a currency at all, but if you present Astral Diamonds as payment almost anywhere they will be accepted. Astral Diamonds are glittering clear gems, very uniform in size and weight, which can be found in various places in the Outer Planes. These Planes have become accessible since the Skybreak, and intrepid wanderers are returning with Astral Diamonds. Their method of formation is such that every Astral Diamond is remarkably similar to every other one, and the supply is small and replenishes steadily. As a result, their value is remarkably stable, making them well-suited as an ad-hoc currency. It is well accepted that an Astral Diamond is worth 100,000 Dagits, and since Astral Diamonds are so small (it takes 1000 to weigh a pound) they make for a very convenient and portable form of currency. Astral Diamonds are much loved by Thieves' Guilds, renegade Mage Circles, and anyone who wishes to buy and sell things out of the Imperial Eye. | Astral Diamonds are, strictly speaking, not a currency at all, but if you present Astral Diamonds as payment almost anywhere they will be accepted. Astral Diamonds are glittering clear gems, very uniform in size and weight, which can be found in various places in the Outer Planes. These Planes have become accessible since the Skybreak, and intrepid wanderers are returning with Astral Diamonds. Their method of formation is such that every Astral Diamond is remarkably similar to every other one, and the supply is small and replenishes steadily. As a result, their value is remarkably stable, making them well-suited as an ad-hoc currency. It is well accepted that an Astral Diamond is worth 100,000 Dagits, and since Astral Diamonds are so small (it takes 1000 to weigh a pound) they make for a very convenient and portable form of currency. Astral Diamonds are much loved by Thieves' Guilds, renegade Mage Circles, and anyone who wishes to buy and sell things out of the Imperial Eye. | ||
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Another commonly used form of exchange is gems. These are not regulated by the Empire in any way, but have the advantage that they can be found in nearly any denomination. The biggest drawback to them is being sure that both parties agree on the actual worth of them. The use of gems has declined somewhat since the Empire began circulating Orbs and Thrones, but they are still extremely popular in transactions which are of a shady nature. Gems tend to be in high demand in Celegia, and will command high prices. The large noble and affluent class creates a high demand for gems and they are becoming rarer as time goes on. Rumors abound of abundant gems in the North, and the huge volumes of treasure retrieved from the Whispering Pass were impossible to conceal. Rumors say that the Imperial Compound is currently teetering atop a vast mound of treasure that has been stuffed into the huge Imperial Vaults. The financial state of the Empire is supposed to be better now than since the Nightmare Wars. It is true that large, heavily guarded convoys were a regular feature on the roads heading south during the entire campaign in the pass, and they continue even to this day, although less frequently. | Another commonly used form of exchange is gems. These are not regulated by the Empire in any way, but have the advantage that they can be found in nearly any denomination. The biggest drawback to them is being sure that both parties agree on the actual worth of them. The use of gems has declined somewhat since the Empire began circulating Orbs and Thrones, but they are still extremely popular in transactions which are of a shady nature. Gems tend to be in high demand in Celegia, and will command high prices. The large noble and affluent class creates a high demand for gems and they are becoming rarer as time goes on. Rumors abound of abundant gems in the North, and the huge volumes of treasure retrieved from the Whispering Pass were impossible to conceal. Rumors say that the Imperial Compound is currently teetering atop a vast mound of treasure that has been stuffed into the huge Imperial Vaults. The financial state of the Empire is supposed to be better now than since the Nightmare Wars. It is true that large, heavily guarded convoys were a regular feature on the roads heading south during the entire campaign in the pass, and they continue even to this day, although less frequently. | ||
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