The Magitech Economy

The global economy of Altazia is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the Technological Revolution. The traditional gold-and-silver standard is rapidly being replaced by a system backed by magical resources.

Currency and The Mana Standard

While gold, silver, and copper coins are still used for everyday transactions, the true wealth of nations is measured in Crystalized Mana. High-grade mana crystals are the fuel for modern magitech, powering everything from trains to factory wards. National banks hoard mana crystals, and large-scale mercantile transactions are often settled in raw, refined, or crystalized magical energy.

The Banking System

The rise of magitech required massive capital investment, leading to the creation of powerful centralized banks. These institutions, often backed by the wealthiest Noble Houses or international consortiums, provide the loans necessary for building new academies, laying magitech rail lines, and funding large-scale dungeon expeditions.

Industrial Hubs

Cities situated over Mana Well, such as Cyoria, have become economic powerhouses. The density of ambient mana allows for cheaper production of magitech goods and easier refinement of magical materials. This has caused massive urbanization, as mundane workers and aspiring mages alike flock to these cities seeking wealth and opportunity.