Currency and Economical Lore

Currency in Driegvale has evolved greatly over many years since the nations were established and has finally been nearly modernized as of current.

## The History of Driegvale's Currency

When the nations were first established there was no need for currency originally, as the world evolved and grew the need eventually became evident. This is when void wisps came into popularity. These marble sized glowing purple pyramids that occasionally materialized from deposits of concentrated void energy became greatly desired. It wasn't long after these gem like manifestations of void energy became popularized that more forms began to appear near more dense concentrations of void energy. The next size appeared in a more cube like form, these were called void shards and were found to be equivalent in power to over 10,000 void wisps worth of energy. Even further dense deposits of this tainted energy could produce even larger and more powerful versions of these colorful and dangerous crystals.

The danger that came with this new form of currency was that it was possible to absorb the essence of the void from them into oneself to gain power but with that power came a mighty risk, absorbing tainted void energy could infect one with Void Malediction. A horrid sickness that was capable of infecting any type of being no matter how powerful or how unique. The currency was rarely used to gain power however as most preferred to use it for methods of trade and compensation.

## Unrefined Currency

While the style of currency has advanced to new stages, it is still regularly found and obtained in its original forms. These origin forms are slightly more potent for power absorption than the refined version but carry more than double the risk of spreading void malediction. As a currency they are worth virtually the same but are refused by many as forms of compensation due to their unstable composition.

### Wispr

Small purple tetrahedron shaped gems that seem to be worth a single unit of currency. A single Wispr can absorb up to 100 units worth of currency into a single gem. As a Wispr is filled, it will begin to glow from bottom to top representing how full it is. Once a Wispr is glowing entirely its value increases to 100 units worth of currency.

These are the most common and can be obtained from randomly spawning deposits of dense void energy or from defeating weak void beasts.

### Shard

Small cubes with 6 sides each representing a dull glowing face that have been appraised in their base form as 1,000 units worth of currency. Much like the Wispr these too can absorb raw void energy to be filled. Once filled completely each face will begin to glow brighter until full and glowing brightly on all sides. These small cubes when full of void energy are valued at 10,000 units worth of currency.

These are uncommon and can be obtained from deeply concentrated deposits of dense void energy, or from defeating more powerful void beasts

### Krixal

These octahedron shaped gems are very rare and usually very difficult to find. These are generally carried by wealthier or more powerful individuals and have been valued at 100,000 units worth of currency in their base form and when glowing on all 8 sides are worth 500,000 units worth of currency.

These are rare and can be obtained from long standing deposits of void energy that have steeped in deep caves or in the territory of powerful void beasts. they can also be obtained from defeating very powerful void beasts though the risk may not be worth the reward.

### Aethite

These pentagonal trapezohedrons are beyond rare. Most will never see one throughout their entire lives. Most commonly found in the possession of the rich or by royalty. These have been valued at 1,000,000 units worth of currency when dull and at 10,000,000 units worth of currency when glowing though not many have ever completed the process.

These are some of the rarest objects across all of Felgrimor. They can only be obtained by defeating legendary class void beasts or by rarely discovering a pure deposit of void energy though even getting close to something that has steeped that long in dense void energy could cause void malediction to rapidly spread.

### Mythren

Not much is know about these as only about 25 of them have ever entered circulation. what is known is that they are found in the raw shape of a dodecahedron and only one has ever been seen glowing. they are valued when dull at 100,000,000 units worth of currency and when glowing the only evaluation ever done resulted in the appraiser becoming sick with Void Malediction.

## The Refining Process

The process that was originally used to refine raw currency was once very dangerous but with the current technological advancements it has been made safe and now all of the excess raw energy is used to provide magical energy and power to the various cities and kingdoms of the world.

Formerly, currency would have to be refined by an individual skilled in the use of void manipulation magic but it carried a great risk that the refiner could become infected with Void Malediction. Now the process is performed by special stations and nodes that can be found in cities, towns, or kingdoms that support the method or that require power to fuel any magical systems or even to power electricity within the province. This process is completed by the node or station absorbing the raw void energy then producing a new shell comprised of the raw material to contain the power in a safer way while retaining any harmful or dense void energy within the station or node to be distributed to the surrounding area as raw magical power. These nodes and stations have also been proven to attract solar fireflies with the magical energy they produce.

## Refined Currency

The refined versions of currency are what is most commonly seen used as forms of payment throughout the world. These new versions are far safer while still retaining the value and power of their raw counterparts.

### Wisp

A triangular translucent multicolor coin that feels and sounds like metal and contains a number ranging from 1 to 100 representing units of currency based on how many raw Wispr were loaded into it.

### Shyll

A square shaped coin of the same design as a wisp. Multicolor and translucent with numbers from 1,000 to 10,000 inside representing its value based on its load.

### Krix

An octagonal coin light purple in color with a magical essence powerful enough to feel from a few feet away containing numbers from 100,000 to 500,000 representing the value based on the currency loaded within.

### Aeth

A Decagonal coin dark purple in color with a presence stronger than most skilled mages containing numbers and letters inside starting at 1M and going all the way to 10M while following a point system (1.1M to 9.9M)

### Myth

A dodecagonal coin that has only ever rarely been seen, they are reported to be pitch black. When not contained properly within a special case these can be felt from anywhere in the close proximity. The only thing that can be seen inside these special coins is a sapphire glow.

## Aether-Express-Flux (AEF) Cards

Recent developments have made it possible to store your currency in another way as well. Combining magic with technology from other worlds has led to a new creation in Driegvale. A portable storage method for currency. While the AEF Cards are still in their infancy on Driegvale, they are accepted at most merchants as well as payment for government services.

AEF Cards: These new innovations come in various sizes, shapes, and colors and can store and transfer Aether currency such as wisps over a distance. They also work as a method of purchase allowing you to produce payments rapidly and efficiently.

They come in various capacities matching that of the aforementioned currency

Capacity limits fully loaded:

* Wisp Card: 25,000 fully loaded wisps
* Shyll Card: 100,000 fully loaded Shylls
* Krixal Card: 1,000,000 fully loaded Krixals
* Aeth Card: 1,000,000,000 fully loaded Aeths.
* Myth Card: Seemingly Unlimited