Money is the most vital thing in this world. Not surprising, honestly. Since the dawn of mankind, currency has been a common drive for most of humanity. Valenfrost is no different. These are all the types you got to look out for and identify.
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Silver
The common silver coin. It is probably the lowest worth coin you can get. Not much bigger than a quarter but it's not entirely worthless. Silver is probably the only piece of currency that does not originate from any specific country or continent. Almost every piece I’ve come across has have few engravings, if any at all. Most of it is ineligible, since these coins aren’t exactly in perfect condition.
There’s a reason why most people refer to these coins as scraps, since their journeys through the world have left them in a sorry state. It’s almost rare to find one that’s actually shaped like a coin.
A couple scraps of silver in some places can get you a nice meal. Other places can give you that plus more for the same price. The economy in Valenfrost shifts constantly depending on where you go. Some places are more expensive than others.
Aurius
Another fancy word for gold coin. It is a name not well known, especially since most gold in Valenfrost comes from Eastern Azurvale. Most of the gold you come across is from the Lumen treasury, as seen with the engraved phoenix on one of its faces.
Aurius’s come in two types. King pieces and Queen pieces. Queen pieces are the most common of the two, as common as gold can get. They are worth fifty silver roughly, probably a little more honestly. It is said that one single queen piece can buy around a couple dozen loaves of bread, so take that as you will. Queen pieces are of course distinguished by the engraving of a queen on one of its sides. They are around the size of a quarter.
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King pieces are a bit more rare, the coin a little bigger than a half dollar. It has the engraving of a king on its side, reminiscent of an old Lumen King that had once ruled over the empire. They are worth around a hundred silver pieces, making them one of the rarer coins to come across.
There’s also the small chance of coming across small scraps of gold, not unlike scraps of silver. These are usually called Clippings and are the result of people not exactly wanting to part with their whole gold coin. Take care if you find these, it usually means you’re in the presence of thieves.
Valdora
The coin of the merchant. Or the thief. Depends on who you ask, really. Valdoras are a rectangular blue-colored coin that hails from the continent of Areno. Forged by an invaluable metal that could only be found in the desert continent, the Valdora coin’s value comes from the magical properties it inherits.
The bluish metal is a natural conductor for the mana that emits from ley lines, allowing it to be used for enchantments and runic engravings. While gold has the same effect, valdoras have the advantage of being immune to scrying magic. Which means that their coins cannot be tracked by advanced spellcasters and used to descry hidden locations. Of course, any spellcaster worth his salt could always disenchant the gold he pockets, but not everyone is so lucky to be in the vicinity of such people.
Which is why valdoras have become a valuable currency for thieves and criminals alike. Of course, they are also valuable for Arenian traders that come by Valenfrost. Especially since it’s the coin of their people.
Valdoras are worth around a hundred silver, perhaps a little more honestly. You’ll sometimes come across half valdoras, which are the same coin but square shape. The reason for this is that sometimes, stingy people will snap the coins in half to use them sparingly. It sorta works. Especially if you don’t want to have any queen pieces on hand.
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Of course, these aren’t the only things you can use to get goods and services. Trading is always an option, that is, if you have anything worth trading. There are probably other forms of money and gold, but that’s beyond Valenfrost. These are the main forms you have to keep an eye out for.