Currency

The Function of Currency on Melanis

Currency is used on Melanis as a way to pay off shopkeepers, merchants, and other service-providing dragons as a way to pay them for said service or goods. Some merchants prefer trading goods over getting currency in exchange, however, this isn’t as common in current-day Melanis.

Pyrite

Currently the highest valued currency on Melanis, Pyrite is usually shaped in the form of a flame. It's always found in bright hues of red and orange. Pyrite is the highest valued currency due to it's rarity on the continent, being only available to be mined in a specific section of the kingdom of Radiance.

Rubies

Rubies come extremely close to Pyrite in value, but aren't exactly the highest in value. They usually come in a diamond-like shape, however can sometimes be found in a more square shape. They're always easy to pick out due to their vibrant red coloring. Again, much like Pyrite, they are only found in certain sections of the kingdom of Radiance.

Sapphires

Sapphires are close to a middle ground in terms of value- they aren't the most desired, but they certainly aren't the least desired. These gemstones usually have a rounded, circular shape to them. They're always a glistening blue. They can be mined in most of the mountainous sections of the Kingdom of Radiance, as well as some sections of the kingdom of Erudite.

Emeralds

Emeralds are almost identical in value to sapphires, though do end up with a slightly lesser value. They usually come in a rectangular shape, though sometimes can be found as small squares. You'll always find them in all sorts of shades of green, and can be mined from most sections of the kingdom of Radiance, as well as some more mountainous areas of the kingdom of Tranquility.

Ambers

Ambers are among the most common currencies on Melanis, though aren't quite at the bottom. They're usually found in strange, jagged shapes and are always found in a shade of light yellow. They are extremely abundant in the kingdom of Radiance, as well as the kingdom of Tranquility.

Amethysts

Amethysts are currently the most common gemstone currency on Melanis, due to how easy it is to find in all three kingdoms. These gemstones are tiny, usually in a diamond shape, and glitter in various shades of purple. They are easily the least desired type of gemstone.