Hi all! I'm a very rare poster of stories here, but I've felt the need to pick up the digital pen once more. I'm interested in attempting a fantasy, but I was wondering if any creative individuals might talk through the makings of a kingdom.
Basically (it shouldn't be a surprise considering) I'd like to make a heavy and gain positive kingdom. I thought about the idea of coinage, and the basic structure of an economy where an item of abstract worth is used to trade for goods and services. Coins and bill notes we're used to, but at times of desperate need, they can be more use as kindling and paperweights. But if we're talking about a fantasy setting and adding magic to the mix, why not have the payment be something that has use of its own, rather than an abstract value?
If a kingdom is known for plenty, so much so that their food is what its most celebrated for, why not have their currency be edible? Through use of magic, they are able to convert their excess foodstuffs into a kind of biscuit currency, say where one day's worth of sustenance is worth 1, and works up from there.
The problem is, I don't see beyond the basic idea. What kind of trouble would this cause in other countries? How would this system be able to be abused? Is there such thing as "counterfeiting" and if so, what's the effect? Anyone have any say or thoughts? It'd be much appreciated!
Basically (it shouldn't be a surprise considering) I'd like to make a heavy and gain positive kingdom. I thought about the idea of coinage, and the basic structure of an economy where an item of abstract worth is used to trade for goods and services. Coins and bill notes we're used to, but at times of desperate need, they can be more use as kindling and paperweights. But if we're talking about a fantasy setting and adding magic to the mix, why not have the payment be something that has use of its own, rather than an abstract value?
If a kingdom is known for plenty, so much so that their food is what its most celebrated for, why not have their currency be edible? Through use of magic, they are able to convert their excess foodstuffs into a kind of biscuit currency, say where one day's worth of sustenance is worth 1, and works up from there.
The problem is, I don't see beyond the basic idea. What kind of trouble would this cause in other countries? How would this system be able to be abused? Is there such thing as "counterfeiting" and if so, what's the effect? Anyone have any say or thoughts? It'd be much appreciated!
