Spellcasting as Labor: Valuing Magical Services in Production

In the industrious world of Faerûn, spellcasting is more than art or warfare, it is labor. From enchanting blades to illuminating hearths, arcane effort underpins much of the continent’s production economy. At the Waterdeep Trading Company, understanding when and how to treat spellcasting as a cost of production versus a service expense is essential for accurate costing, fair guild compensation, and sound decision-making.

This article explores the accounting treatment of spellcasting within t...