Government
To a considerable degree, governmental infrastructure is characterised by an ideology of social libertarianism.
Individual liberty and egalitarianism are heavily promoted on a social basis. A majority of natural and manufactured resources are readily available to the public, with regulatory restrictions on how specific resources are used by the populace in order to promote quantitative stability.
Towns and cities are largely locally governed, an overarching power absent. Royalty exists, but are considered more knowledge-keepers and negotiators with local powers than a definitive influence.
Officials, representatives, and administrators are present around most towns and cities, maintaining regulation on an official basis. Documents are stored and looked after by local clerks, the laws and courts where hearings exist frequently staffed by representatives who are knowledgeable, but not always sympathetic.
The system relates to a 1600s-1800s infrastructure and can be considered, to a minimal degree, archaic in comparison to modern procedures.
There is no outright death penalty for the most part, albeit that incarceration is frequently allotted to those who are unable to pay fines for infractions, depending on how considerable misconduct is.
Expiratory consequences are infrequent and typically allotted to serious crimes such as involvement in multiple deaths and other high-gravity factors.
Certain roads and areas are kept watch over regarding wayward criminals and illicit activity, although efficacy varies through the influence of multiple factors. Not everything can be considered ideally.
Coins at their base value vary in metal content, but are typically blank. Those with more value have simple patterns across their centers. This is to allow universality in terms of currency and lack of complication in exchange.
Currency ranges involve the following numerical values. Copper (1-10), silver (10-20), gold (20-30). No iron varients exist for various reasons.
Multiple coins add up to the hundreds or thousands in denomination for more expensive purchases. Rent at an average inn would be about 70 count for a week as a comparison.
Currency Denomination Values
A blank coin, except for identifying ridges and outer circle. (Base 1-20)
An inner circle, almost encompassing the entire surface. (+2)
A line through the center of the circle. (+4)
A line through the center with a design on one side. Typically designs are emblematic, conceptual, or floral, correlating to local aspects of the terrain per location. (+6)
A line through the center with designs on both sides. Typically these are emblematic, conceptual, or floral. (+8)
A plus, blank otherwise. (+6)
A plus, one or more sections of any with a pattern like the above designs. (+8)
A plus, all sections filled with a uniform pattern. (+10)
The cardinal directions are featured on the coins, acting as cartographic symbols. If placed on a map, most variations can be used as markers.
Paper currency exists, which is relatively more in use than coins due to the weight difference.
The designs on these notes are very small and typically copied from hand printing through the printing press.
Individuals with smaller handwriting and that are typically smaller in stature have designs periodically selected which are then copied for mass production.
The designs change periodically every three years within Ereba. In other locations, the pattern may differ.
Although counterfeiting has occurred, this is typically dealt with before the three year period draws to a close. What was falsified is typically destroyed, albeit limited samples may be kept for comparison by authority.
Retired currency is typically removed from circulation, although there are individuals who have saved notes as a memento.