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Commerce
Money of Nehwon
There are many forms of coinage across Nehwon. The most common is Lankhmar currency because of its mighty wealth and extensive trade. Lankhmar coins are usually accepted throughout
the 5 kingdoms. This coin system is somewhat analogous to Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 equivelants:
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Iron Tik:copper piece
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Bronze Agol:silver piece
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Silver Smerduk:gold piece
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Gold Rilk:platinum piece
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Diamond in Amber Glulditch:100 platinum pieces
As you can see, gold is quite valuable in Nehwon, and people do not even bother to mint platinum because it is so rare. Most everyday trade is done in silver and bronze. An average
peasant might never see a gold rilk in his lifetime and few have ever witnessed trade in Glulditch.
Alcohol of Nehwon
You can't have stories about down-to-earth heroes who enjoy the various pleasures in life without mentioning the imbibing of alcohol, and indeed you'll never have trouble finding a
tavern in Lankhmar.
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Wine: Wine is the most common drink served in Nehwon. Most wine comes from Ilthmar, which has extensive vinyards surrounding it. It varies from bitters, to sours, to
bubblies, to lights and everything inbetween.
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Mushroom Wine: From the depths of Quarmall, or so they say, mushrooms are fermented and made into wine. Not something most taverns will advertise but most have some if it
is requested.
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Brandy: From wine, especially of other fruits, can be distilled brandy. A typical Lankhmar stiff drink is sour wine fortified with Brandy.
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Ale: Grain is appearantly more valuable than wine because it only grows in plentiful amounts in the Lankhmar grain fields. So while ale is available, it is not as popular
as wine *shrug*
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Whiskeys and other distilled spirits: These items are rare. Although theoretically possible, no one distils large amounts of hard liquour. Where it is found, you will
typically also find its inventor, who is usually quite proud of his or her unique brew.
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