Quick talk about money and currency! - Because I don't think I have yet

While several cities in the West have their own gold-backed paper currency, there is no widely accepted 'paper' currency throughout the City States. A "5 gold bill" from Meduzart may not have the same worth as a "5 gold bill" from New Eden. On the other hand, Varisie Currency is a coin based currency commonly accepted throughout most of the world. There are 2 main types of coins in Varisie currency:

Varisie Minor - Also referred to as plainly 'Minor' or 'Min' for shorthand. Varisie Minor is the most common coin found, its a silver coin about the size of an American quarter, and is imprinted with a sword sigil. These coins buy most lesser goods: meals, mid-end drinks, low-end clothing, low-quality tools can commonly be purchased for a few Minor. 

Varisie Major - Also referred to as plainly 'Major' or 'Maj' for shorthand. Varisie Major is a common coin, a gold piece about the size of an American half-dollar, and is imprinted with the likeness of Emperor of the Varisie Empire during its creation- as such, older coins have different faces on them than newer coins, and the oldest of coins don't have faces on them at all. These coins buy most goods: high quality drinks, nice clothing, weapons, and tools can go for a Major or more. More expensive goods- smallships, high-end weapons and opulent clothing can cost upwards of 50 or more Major. A Major is worth 20 Minor. 

There are also 2 less common coins used in Varisie currency:

Varisie Lesser - Referred to as "coppers" or "coins". Varisie Lesser are quarter sized coins made of copper. They are used more commonly among slums and poorer places, and can be used to by the most meager of items- pieces of bread, scraps, and watered down ale. Though it is an official piece of Varisie currency, most Varisie Lesser is taken and melted down by scientists, alchemists, and tinkerers, who find copper useful for more than just monetary purposes. 10 coppers is worth a single Minor.

Varisie Greater - Referred to as "Greater" or "Gems". Varisie Greater is an uncommon coin, mostly due to its high value, and the intricacies required to actually make them- as such, most Varisie Greater are only circulated within major cities of the Varisie empire. Greater coins are about the size of an American Half dollar, and appear as a thin ring of gold, with a flat, blue-white gem in the center making up the majority of the coin. These coins are used for the same purpose as Major and are typically used for the most valuable of goods- airships, mansions, and other high priced goods. A Varisie Greater is worth 10 Major.

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This will come in handy with my next post, as the thugs will now attempt to bribe Helen- because things are obviously going so well for them.