The Economics of Magic: Designing Realistic Currency Systems for Fantasy Worlds

Fantasy worlds demand more than simple copper-silver-gold progressions. As campaigns evolve beyond dungeon crawling into politics, trade, and nation-building, game masters need sophisticated monetary systems that can handle everything from a tavern meal to financing a war. The challenge lies in creating currencies that feel both authentically medieval and practically usable at the gaming table.

The Dual Currency Solution

Modern fantasy economics benefit from dual currency systems that sepa...