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Images

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	==Images==		==Images==

	''Design varied by island and time, with Alta Sacerdotisa often changing them.''		''Design varied by island and time, with Alta Sacerdotisa often changing them at whim.''
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	==Images==		==Images==

			''Design varied by island and time, with Alta Sacerdotisa often changing them.''
	<gallery>		<gallery>

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	==Images==		==Images==

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			File:Mariposa_obverse.jpg\|''Mariposa obverse''
			File:Mariposa_reverse.jpg\|''Mariposa reverse''
			File:Gota_obverse.jpg\|''Gota obverse''
			File:Gota_reverse.jpg\|''Gota reverse''
			File:Estrella_obverse.jpg\|''Estrella obverse''
			File:Estrella_reverse.jpg\|''Estrella reverse''

			</gallery>

	==Non-Coinage Forms of Wealth==		==Non-Coinage Forms of Wealth==

LairaG: /* Core Coinage */

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Core Coinage

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	1 Estrella (Gold) = 12 Gotas (Silver)		1 Estrella (Gold) = 12 Gotas (Silver)
	<br>1 Gota (Silver) = 12 Mariposas (Copper/Bronze)		<br>1 Gota (Silver) = 12 Mariposas (Copper/Bronze)

			==Images==

	==Non-Coinage Forms of Wealth==		==Non-Coinage Forms of Wealth==

LairaG: /* Core Coinage */

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Core Coinage

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	The lowest denomination, representing small, everyday transactions. "Mariposa" means butterfly, symbolising commonality and flight. These coins are simple, with a stylised butterfly motif.		The lowest denomination, representing small, everyday transactions. "Mariposa" means butterfly, symbolising commonality and flight. These coins are simple, with a stylised butterfly motif.

	'''Obverse:''' ~~Calcendi~~ and motto "Obedece y Prospera" ("Obey and Prosper")		'''Obverse:''' Candle of Velessa and motto "Obedece y Prospera" ("Obey and Prosper")
	<br>'''Reverse:''' has a butterfly and number		<br>'''Reverse:''' has a butterfly and number

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	The most common medium of exchange, used for larger daily purchases and wages. “Gota” means drop, suggesting the preciousness of water and the steady flow of commerce. These feature symbols of abundance, such as a full moon or a flowing river.		The most common medium of exchange, used for larger daily purchases and wages. “Gota” means drop, suggesting the preciousness of water and the steady flow of commerce. These feature symbols of abundance, such as a full moon or a flowing river.

	'''Obverse:''' ~~Calcendi~~ and motto "Toda Vida Sirve" ("Every Life Serves)"		'''Obverse:''' Moon of Lunara and motto "Toda Vida Sirve" ("Every Life Serves)"
	<br>'''Reverse:''' has a flowing river and number		<br>'''Reverse:''' has a flowing river and number

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	The highest denomination, reserved for significant transactions, land purchases, and the wealthiest individuals. “Estrella” means star, reflecting rarity, divine guidance, and immense value. These coins are intricately designed, perhaps bearing the symbol of a celestial map.		The highest denomination, reserved for significant transactions, land purchases, and the wealthiest individuals. “Estrella” means star, reflecting rarity, divine guidance, and immense value. These coins are intricately designed, perhaps bearing the symbol of a celestial map.

	'''Obverse:''' ~~Calcendi~~ and motto "El Orden es Sagrado" ("Order is Sacred").		'''Obverse:''' Flame of Alturión and motto "El Orden es Sagrado" ("Order is Sacred").
	<br>'''Reverse:''' has a celestial map and number		<br>'''Reverse:''' has a celestial map and number

LairaG: /* Core Coinage */

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Core Coinage

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	The lowest denomination, representing small, everyday transactions. "Mariposa" means butterfly, symbolising commonality and flight. These coins are simple, with a stylised butterfly motif.		The lowest denomination, representing small, everyday transactions. "Mariposa" means butterfly, symbolising commonality and flight. These coins are simple, with a stylised butterfly motif.

	'''Obverse:''' Calcendi and motto ""		'''Obverse:''' Calcendi and motto "Obedece y Prospera" ("Obey and Prosper")
	<br>'''Reverse:''' has a butterfly and number		<br>'''Reverse:''' has a butterfly and number

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	The most common medium of exchange, used for larger daily purchases and wages. “Gota” means drop, suggesting the preciousness of water and the steady flow of commerce. These feature symbols of abundance, such as a full moon or a flowing river.		The most common medium of exchange, used for larger daily purchases and wages. “Gota” means drop, suggesting the preciousness of water and the steady flow of commerce. These feature symbols of abundance, such as a full moon or a flowing river.

	'''Obverse:''' Calcendi and motto ""		'''Obverse:''' Calcendi and motto "Toda Vida Sirve" ("Every Life Serves)"
	<br>'''Reverse:''' has a flowing river and number		<br>'''Reverse:''' has a flowing river and number

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	The highest denomination, reserved for significant transactions, land purchases, and the wealthiest individuals. “Estrella” means star, reflecting rarity, divine guidance, and immense value. These coins are intricately designed, perhaps bearing the symbol of a celestial map.		The highest denomination, reserved for significant transactions, land purchases, and the wealthiest individuals. “Estrella” means star, reflecting rarity, divine guidance, and immense value. These coins are intricately designed, perhaps bearing the symbol of a celestial map.

	'''Obverse:''' Calcendi and motto ""		'''Obverse:''' Calcendi and motto "El Orden es Sagrado" ("Order is Sacred").
	<br>'''Reverse:''' has a celestial map and number		<br>'''Reverse:''' has a celestial map and number

LairaG: /* Core Coinage */

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Core Coinage

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	'''Mariposa (Copper/Bronze)'''<br>		'''Mariposa (Copper/Bronze)'''<br>
	The lowest denomination, representing small, everyday transactions. "Mariposa" means butterfly, symbolising commonality and flight. These coins are simple, with a stylised butterfly motif.		The lowest denomination, representing small, everyday transactions. "Mariposa" means butterfly, symbolising commonality and flight. These coins are simple, with a stylised butterfly motif.

			'''Obverse:''' Calcendi and motto ""
			<br>'''Reverse:''' has a butterfly and number

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	'''Gota (Silver)'''<br>		'''Gota (Silver)'''<br>
	The most common medium of exchange, used for larger daily purchases and wages. “Gota” means drop, suggesting the preciousness of water and the steady flow of commerce. These feature symbols of abundance, such as a full moon or a flowing river.		The most common medium of exchange, used for larger daily purchases and wages. “Gota” means drop, suggesting the preciousness of water and the steady flow of commerce. These feature symbols of abundance, such as a full moon or a flowing river.

			'''Obverse:''' Calcendi and motto ""
			<br>'''Reverse:''' has a flowing river and number

	{{ColourMarker		{{ColourMarker
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	'''Estrella (Gold)'''<br>		'''Estrella (Gold)'''<br>
	The highest denomination, reserved for significant transactions, land purchases, and the wealthiest individuals. “Estrella” means star, reflecting rarity, divine guidance, and immense value. These coins are intricately designed, perhaps bearing the symbol of a celestial map.		The highest denomination, reserved for significant transactions, land purchases, and the wealthiest individuals. “Estrella” means star, reflecting rarity, divine guidance, and immense value. These coins are intricately designed, perhaps bearing the symbol of a celestial map.

			'''Obverse:''' Calcendi and motto ""
			<br>'''Reverse:''' has a celestial map and number

	1 Estrella (Gold) = 12 Gotas (Silver)		1 Estrella (Gold) = 12 Gotas (Silver)

LairaG: /* Higher Status and Specialised Roles (Gotas and Estrellas) */

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Higher Status and Specialised Roles (Gotas and Estrellas)

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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Item !! Cost !! !! Item !! Cost		! Item !! Cost !! !! Item !! Cost
	Master of a guild (monthly salary) 1-3 Estrellas (plus guild fees/profits) Captain of a guard company (monthly salary) 2-5 Estrellas		\|-
	High-ranking priestess (stipend/offerings, monthly) 3-10+ Estrellas (plus significant non-monetary benefits, land, power) Court Mage/Scholar (monthly retainer) 5-15+ Estrellas (highly variable)		\| Master of a guild (monthly salary) \|\| 1-3 Estrellas (plus guild fees/profits) \|\| \|\| Captain of a guard company (monthly salary) \|\| 2-5 Estrellas
	Noble’s steward (monthly salary) 1-5 Estrellas Wealthy merchant (annual profit) 0-100+ Estrellas (highly variable based on trade)		\|-
			\| High-ranking priestess (stipend/offerings, monthly) \|\| 3-10+ Estrellas (plus significant non-monetary benefits, land, power) \|\| \|\| Court Mage/Scholar (monthly retainer) \|\| 5-15+ Estrellas (highly variable)
			\|-
			\| Noble’s steward (monthly salary) \|\| 1-5 Estrellas \|\| \|\| Wealthy merchant (annual profit) \|\| 0-100+ Estrellas (highly variable based on trade)
	\|}		\|}

LairaG: /* Skilled Workers and Professionals (Gotas) */

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Skilled Workers and Professionals (Gotas)

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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Item !! Cost !! !! Item !! Cost		! Item !! Cost !! !! Item !! Cost
	Journeyman craftsman (e.g., carpenter, smith, tailor – per day) 8-15 Mariposas (or 1-2 Gotas, paid weekly/monthly) Mercenary (individual, basic gear – per day) 1-3 Gotas		\|-
	Scribe/Clerk (per day) 1-2 Gotas Healer/Apothecary (per service) 1-5 Gotas (or retainer for a noble house)		\| Journeyman craftsman (e.g., carpenter, smith, tailor – per day) \|\| 8-15 Mariposas (or 1-2 Gotas, paid weekly/monthly) \|\| \|\| Mercenary (individual, basic gear – per day) \|\| 1-3 Gotas
	Skilled artisan (e.g., master weaver, glassblower – per day) 2-5 Gotas Merchant’s factor/agent (per month) 10-30 Gotas (plus commission)		\|-
			\| Scribe/Clerk (per day) \|\| 1-2 Gotas \|\| \|\| Healer/Apothecary (per service) \|\| 1-5 Gotas (or retainer for a noble house)
			\|-
			\| Skilled artisan (e.g., master weaver, glassblower – per day) \|\| 2-5 Gotas \|\| \|\| Merchant’s factor/agent (per month) \|\| 10-30 Gotas (plus commission)
	\|}		\|}

	====Higher Status and Specialised Roles (Gotas and Estrellas)====		====Higher Status and Specialised Roles (Gotas and Estrellas)====

LairaG: /* Commoners and Labourers (Mariposas and Low Gotas) */

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Commoners and Labourers (Mariposas and Low Gotas)

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	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Item !! Cost !! !! Item !! Cost		! Item !! Cost !! !! Item !! Cost
	Unskilled labourer (per day) 3-5 Mariposas (often paid weekly, 2-3 Gotas) Farmhand (per day) 2-4 Mariposas (often paid in food/lodging plus a small wage)		\|-
	Common guard/soldier (per day) 5-8 Mariposas (or 1 Gota, usually paid monthly) Inn servant/maid (per day) 2-4 Mariposas (plus food/lodging)		\| Unskilled labourer (per day) \|\| 3-5 Mariposas (often paid weekly, 2-3 Gotas) \|\| \|\| Farmhand (per day) \|\| 2-4 Mariposas (often paid in food/lodging plus a small wage)
	Craftsman’s apprentice (per day) 1-3 Mariposas (mostly training, minimal wage) Sailor (per day) 4-7 Mariposas (plus food, often paid per voyage)		\|-
			\| Common guard/soldier (per day) \|\| 5-8 Mariposas (or 1 Gota, usually paid monthly) \|\| \|\| Inn servant/maid (per day) \|\| 2-4 Mariposas (plus food/lodging)
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			\| Craftsman’s apprentice (per day) \|\| 1-3 Mariposas (mostly training, minimal wage) \|\| \|\| Sailor (per day) \|\| 4-7 Mariposas (plus food, often paid per voyage)
	\|}		\|}