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Question: Since this is the Bronze Age, Gold should become valued, no? Or at least discovered? I'm not trying to rush anything (pretty sure I'm already headlong into the Bronze Age when I'm not supposed to) just looking for fabulous things.
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About gold, it has the benefit that it requires no processing to refine it after you dig it up from the ground. It is also useless for most practical applications (at least those of concern to the Bronze Age). This leaves its only function as a commodity and for decoration. So it could probably be used as an item of value.

And yeah, you're probably a bit deep into the Bronze Age, but maybe we're just going a bit too slowly. And besides, with your Ionia Conflict you're getting some good stories out of it. With all the eloquence and stuff Ilunabar threw to the humans during Phantasmagoria, plus trade with the Rovaick and Conata, I think it is reasonable.