City & Guild (Ars Magica Fantasy Roleplaying)

In the thirteenth century towns and cities are growing all over Mythic Europe. Covenants that were once in remote forests find themselves within sight of city walls, and regions that were once cut off from the world are now visited by traders from distant parts. For many covenants, cities are a great opportunity; craftsmen and merchants can provide anything that the covenant needs, and buy its surplus. Some covenants are even established within towns, or as small towns. This supplement for Ars Magica Fifth Edition provides background on the facts of life in the towns of medieval Europe, and rules for craftsmen and traders. Clever magi could become the greatest merchant princes of Europe, or gain renown as suppliers of the most valuable tapestries. Less clever magi could find themselves manipulated by existing merchant princes, or tricked into buying shoddy goods. With an emphasis on stories rather than accountancy, this book opens a new stage for your Ars Magica saga. City and Guild ......Page 1 Table of Contents ......Page 4 Introduction ......Page 6 Towns and Cities ......Page 8 Labor ......Page 38 Guilds ......Page 42 Crafts ......Page 62 Travel ......Page 81 Area Lore Ease Factors ......Page 84 European Trade Routes ......Page 89 Fairs and Markets ......Page 92 Trade ......Page 108 Skullduggery ......Page 125 Intrigue and the Art of Indirect Action ......Page 128 The Goods of Europe ......Page 135 Prices of Goods ......Page 142 Price List ......Page 144