Economy
Barter Rates
Approximate trade-good equivalencies for use when Scrip is worthless. Rates fluctuate wildly by region — water in the Scorchveil costs ten times these values; in Rustwater, half.
| Trade Good | Approximate Value |
|---|---|
| 1 gallon clean water | Cost 1 |
| 1 salt pouch (10 uses) | Cost 2 |
| 20 rounds standard ammo | Cost 2 |
| 1 horse (poor quality) | Cost 3 |
| Quality firearm | Cost 3-4 |
| 1 day's labor | Cost 1 |
The Frontier runs on four currencies: Scrip (paper), Salt (universal ward and barter), Lead (ammunition as trade good), and Water (priceless in the wastes). Local scarcity sets the price.