Marks, Gleam, shops & trade
Marks handle ordinary commerce. Gleam handles its own decorative market.
Marks are the ordinary currency of the basin. Wages, fares, ordinary care, shops, trades, public fees and sanctioned wagers use Marks unless a posted price says otherwise. Gleam is the decorative currency.
Shops, Bazaar and direct trade
Ordinary shops belong to towns and buildings, so their stock can vary by location. The Bazaar contains Keeper listings for tradeable goods. Direct Trade handles an agreed Keeper-to-Keeper exchange. Gleam Market handles Gleam transactions.
The trade slip shows the current price, quantity, fees, and tax before you commit.
Trade tax and wagers
Town trade can carry the region’s current trade tax. Region records in the Living Codex show the current civic rate, while the trade slip shows the fee on the deal in front of you.
Sanctioned wagers use Marks. Gleam does not shorten timers, modify battle odds or replace Mark costs on ordinary services.