Consequently, villages are usually sell things like furs, grain, wool, fish and beef at lower prices than nearby towns. Villages are the source of various raw materials that town industries convert into finished goods. A smart merchant, however, may want to seek out towns which have become isolated from the rest of the land, as he or she may be able to turn a tidy profit from the resulting price imbalances. Thus, it is in the interests of rulers to protect trade routes from the hazards of war and banditry. When trade dries up, towns and villages will see their workers flee to seek work elsewhere, and economic activity will drift to a stand-still. The center will produce more, consume more, and be able to contribute more in taxes to their lords. When trade flows, goods will be available and affordable, the population of a center will be healthy and energetic, and migrants will flock from the nearby regions. Consequently, the key to prosperity in Calradia is trade - both between the villages and the towns, and between the major towns themselves. Also, different resources can be found in different parts of the country. Most agricultural products are produced in the villages, while artisans in the towns specialize in manufactured or artisanal goods like fabrics or ironware. Finally, people need the tools of their trade: ironware, pottery, leatherware, and, of course, arms, armor, and horses for war.
After food comes clothing: heavy wool, lighter linens, or luxurious velvet. It takes almost as much work to preserve meat as to produce it in the first place, so salt is also in high demand. Grain is the staple crop of Calradia, but people also need fat and protein in the form of meat, fish, or cheese. Towns and villages in Calradia need a wide variety of goods for their populations to remain healthy and productive. Many factors such as war, caravans, and bandits affect the economy, therefore it can rise or collapse very easily. The wealth of the nations affects the balance of power almost as much as territory as it allows factions to dominate each other. The economy of Calradia is essential to maintaining the balances (or imbalances) of daily life. Caravans play a significant part in the economy of Calradia.
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