The most widely accepted coinage on the continent, with only four nations, Baern, Chadavar, Kasinthenel, and Otakai, not using it in markets. Cheala Talons trace back to the beginning of the Cheala Empire, though some research indicates that it is older than that kingdom, and from there the spread of it across the continent can be followed. Neighboring regions to Cheala, including Galanese and the western reaches of former Relki, accepted this currency as it was considered quite reliable. Even after the fall of the empire, the coins continued to be used, though no longer minted. Then, when Galanese invaded the southern peninsulas, the Cheala Talons began being used there. Eventually, Bakianna and other northern nations began minting “Modern Talons.” These are worth the same as the original but made through a different process since the magical means of production for the original Talons were lost with the Destruction of 501. While there is no market value difference between the two types of Talons, the older Talons are treated with more respect as they cannot be successfully counterfeited. The coins are generally made from the metals they are named after and range from large to small for the less valuable to most valuable.
- Denominations:
- Copper
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
- Minting Nations:
- Accepting Nations:
- Pronunciation: chey-ah-luh tal-uhns
Denomination Exchange
To read the following denominations exchange, find the starting denomination in the first row. Trace that column down, to the row with the denomination being received.
| Copper1 | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | = | 10 | 100 | 1,000 |
| Silver | 1/10 | = | 10 | 100 |
| Gold | 1/100 | 1/10 | = | 10 |
| Platinum | 1/1,000 | 1/100 | 1/10 | = |
About Denominations
The unit denomination is Silver.
Copper
These 1-inch diameter coins are made of copper pounded to a quarter of an inch in thickness. They are the smallest denomination of Talons and are used to make up cheap purchases, such as everyday materials, or additional coinage. It is pronounced: kop-er (/ˈkɒp ər/)
Silver
The next largest denomination, Silver, makes up the bulk of marketplace purchases. The coins are 1-inch in diameter and made with silver reinforced with iron at an eight of an inch thickness. It is pronounced: sil-ver (/ˈsɪl vər/)
Gold
Once considered a rare metal, it is no longer the most valuable on the continent. However, it is still a valuable coin denomination, used in wealthy transactions. Also a 1-inch diameter coin, this is made from a gold-silver mixture for durability and pressed to a sixteenth of an inch. It is pronounced: gohld (/goʊld/)
Platinum
A rare and durable metal, platinum coins are three-quarters in diameter to distinguish them from gold coins as both are a sixteenth of an inch in thickness. These coins are not commonly used in trade, but more frequently in treasuries or between governments. It is pronounced: plat-n-uhm (/ˈplæt n əm/)