Trade
is by far the biggest source of income to Acumin. Huge storage facilities are
able to house products as they make their way across Alleria. Traders meet and
acquaint each other with possible partners, the low profile of Acumin gives
them the privacy wanted. The trading square opens weekly for all that want to
buy and sell large amounts of goods.
This
doesn’t mean that Acumin has not got its own market. Salted meat, wool and
exquisite lumber are exported to the farthest reaches of Alleria. The
cultivations in the area produce enough food for Acumin to be self-sufficient.
Major
exports: Lumber (mostly
spruce) and wool
Minor
exports: Meat, corn and
livestock
Major
imports: Ore, metal staves
and luxury goods
Minor
imports: labour, stone
The town
square, situated in the centre of Acumin, is used for the products sold in
smaller amounts. Most luxury goods can be acquired here.
[Urma
hid her face behind the folds of her hood. She knew the guards had nothing on
her, but you never could be too careful. She had been interrogated before, it
never was a nice experience.
The weather
has been warm and sunny, this lead to huge dust clouds being kicked up by the
throng of people that walked the streets of the small town. Looking up Urma
squinted though the dust. Good, she had been able to pass through the gate
without problem. Perhaps the Circus guards had warned the City Guard, perhaps
they had not. What was certain was she needed to sell these clothes or face
bankruptcy. Passing the trading square Urma saw the small tents set up on the
far side. She would have to visit those later and barter the price of her next
shipment…if she was ever able to sell this one. The town square was her target.
The middle and upper class favoured this secluded place over the tumult over at
the trading square. Less commotion and higher fares, that was what she needed.
Looking
back she told the cart driver to stop.
Once halted she ordered him to unload her wares and even helped him to
some extent. Paying him and seeing to that he left without causing any
commotion she began to set up the stall. Praising herself on finding such a
brilliant spot. It was near the only path that connected the square to Lilypond
park. Her guess was that the people with time on their hand would have enough
money to spend on seemingly expensive clothes. She just hoped that they would
not try them on until she was long
gone…] - Urma, embezzler by trade – Price chart