None of this is original Fort content - it is all obtained from PernWorld's original, official website.

The Pernese economy has, since almost the very beginning, been based on barter, the concept of trading for something of equal value. Even after AIVAS, and the end of Falls, this concept is still practiced.

The question, though, is how does one know how much something is worth? Or how much someone's services are worth? Or if one person doesn't have something that the other person will want? The answer is the staple of the Pernese monetary system: The Mark.

The Mark is not supported like most RL monetary systems on some sort of priceless metal; its sole foundation is daily labor.

Cost Tables per Craft

These are an excellent reference for figuring out IC costs based on value; if the item you're looking for isn't here, you can probably find something that would make sense to be of similar value, or put it in between two things, and estimate from there.

Apprentice-made is up to 50% under marked value, Master crafted up to 50% over. All are average prices, exceptional items may cost more.

Baker

Full Sack/Fine milled pastry flour (100lbs) = 1 Mark
1 pound loaf of bread = 1/16 Mark
1/2 Sack of sweetening (50lbs) = 1 Mark
192 bubbly pies = 1 Mark
1 Redfruit Pie = 3/32 Mark
1 lg Wedding/Handfasting Cake = 1 to 2 Marks
1 good lg meatroll (a full meal!) = 1/16 Mark
1 Leg of Ovine with mint sauce = 1/4 Mark
1 Roasted/stuffed wherry (feeds 30) = 5 Marks
1 case of fruit preserves = 1 Mark

Beast

As a warning, this table is enormous.

Smith

A small knife = 1 Mark
Runnerbeast shoes (installed) = 1/4 Mark
Plow (Mostly wood w/metal edged blade) = 1 1/2 Marks
Hammer (w/stone head) = 1/16 Mark
Hammer (w/metal head) = 2 Marks
Pickaxe = 3 Marks
Saw (hand) = 2 Marks
Saw (two man) = 4 Marks
Anvil = 4 marks
Machine Parts = varies by ammounts of iron used (Some Plastics or Ceramics may be used instead)
Agenothree (fertilizer) Sprayer = 3 Marks
Wire (comunications/copper) = 1 Mark per 100'
Large cooking kettle = 2 Marks or more
Silver Bowl = 1 Mark

Tanner

Tanned/Dehaired Herdbeast hide = 1 Mark
Plain Leather Belt w/Bronze Buckle = 1 Mark
Pair of moccasins = 1 Mark
Pair of Riding Boots = 2 Marks
Saddle = 3 Marks
Bridle w/bit = 1 Mark
Bullwhip = 1/4 Mark
Leather Vest/Bodice = 1 1/2 Marks
Leather Riding Jacket = 2 Marks
Dragon Riding Straps = 5 Marks

Weaver

A plain scarf = 1/16 Mark
A plain shirt = 1 Mark
A child's frock = 1 Mark
A rainproof cloak = 1 1/2 Marks
A nylon jumpsuit = 2 Marks
A cotton dress = 2 Marks
A good pair of work pants (jeans) = 1 1/2 Marks
A fancy gather dress = 3 Marks and up
A wedding dress = 5 Marks and up
A tapestry = 5 Marks and up
A quilt = 3 Marks and up
A dragon couch size quilt cover = 5 Marks and up