Post by Faelan on Nov 25, 2014 12:30:13 GMT
Do not quote me a I only found these...
The Gorean Price List
The following is a tentative price list. As prices fluctuate between quality and location on Earth, so should they on Gor. This is just a guideline. N/A means I had nothing to base this on in Earth terms (ie: there are no riding birds on Earth like a tarn)
CTb = Copper Tarsk bit
CT = Copper Tarsk
ST = Silver Tarsk
GT = Gold Tarn
Dwt GT = Double Weight Gold Tarn
"Prices, of course, tend to fluctuate with given markets and seasons. If there are few such on the market in a given time, their prices will tend to be proportionately higher."
HUNTERS OF GOR, Pg. 32
A golden tarn disk was a small fortune. It would buy one of the great birds themselves, or as many as five slave girls."
TARNSMEN OF GOR, Pg. 191
"The tarn I had sold in Kasra, for four golden tarn disks."
TRIBESMEN OF GOR, Pg. 43
Animals
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Bosk, sire Breeding Bull 5 GT $500.00 $2000.00
Bosk, heifer Breeding Cow 3 GT $300.00 $1200.00
Bosk, Steer For pulling wagons, meat 2 GT $200.00 $800.00
Bosk, Steer For sacrifice 1 GT $100.00 $400.00
Kailla, sire Breeding stud 5 GT $500.00 $2000.00
Kailla, mare Breeding/riding 4 GT $400.00 $1600.00
Kailla, average Gelded for riding 3 GT $300.00 $1200.00
Sleen, any Guard, attack 4 GT $400.00 $1600.00
Tarn, war Battle bird 5 GT N/A N/A
Tarn, racing Racing bird 4 GT N/A N/A
Tarn, cargo Cargo bird 3 GT N/A N/A
Tarsk, sire Breeding hog 3 ST $30.00 $120.00
Tarsk, breeding Breeding sow 2 ST $20.00 $80.00
Thalarian Transport lizard 4 GT $400.00 $1600.00
Verr, sire Breeding billy 3 ST $30.00 $120.00
Verr, herd Herd nanny 2 ST $20.00 $80.00
Alcohol
per keg (6 gallons, 120 glasses)
per bottle (16 oz, 4 glasses)
per cask (1 gallon, 20 glasses)
"I threw a silver tarsk, to the proprietor of the paga tavern, and took in return one of the huge bottles of paga, of the sort put in the pouring sling."
RAIDERS OF GOR, Pg., 111 (I believe that this refers to a "talu", a two-gallon measure.)
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Ale Ale (keg) 4 ST $40.00 $160.00
Ka la na Red wine (bottle) 3 CT $3.00 $12.00
Ka la na Red wine (cask) 1 ST, 5 CT $15.00 $60.00
Mead Honey wine (cask) 2 ST $20.00 $80.00
Paga Beer (keg) 4 ST $40.00 $160.00
Sul-paga Vodka (keg) 6 ST $60.00 $140.00
Wine, regular White or red (bottle) 3 CT $3.00 $12.00
Wine, regular White or red (cask) 1 ST, 5 CT $15.00 $60.00
Wine, Turian Syrupy wine (bottle) 4 CT $4.00 $16.00
Wine, slave or breeding Self explanatory(keg) 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Food Supplies
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Bosk Carcass, dressed 300 - 500 lbs 3 GT $300.00 $1200.00
Tarsk Carcass, dressed 100 - 300 lbs 5 ST $50.00 $150.00
Tabuk Carcass, dressed 100 lbs 4 ST $40.00 $100.00
Vulo, plucked 2 - 5 lbs 25 CT $2.50 $7.50
Eels, live 25 per barrel 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Fish, fresh 10 lb box 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Fish, smoked 10 lb box 5 ST $50.00 $150.00
Vegetables, fresh 10 lb crate 1 ST $10.00 $20.00
Fruits, fresh 10 lb crate 1 ST $10.00 $20.00
Dairy, Bosk Milk per quart 10 CT $1.00 $2.00
Dairy, Bosk Cheese per 10 lb block 1 ST $10.00 $20.00
Dairy, Verr Cheese per 5 lb block 50 CT $5.00 $20.00
Dairy, Bosk Butter per 10 lb case 50 CT $5.00 $10.00
Sugar per 50 lb bag 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Flour, sa-tarna per 50 lb bag 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Spices per lb 1 - 2 ST $15.00+ $60.00+
Herbs Fresh, potted, large 50 CT $5.00 $10.00
Salt, Tahari, cylinder 40 lbs 2 ST $20.00 $60.00
Blackwine beans Thentian, 1 lb pouch 2 ST N/A N/A
Honey Torvaldian, 1 lb 1 ST $4.00 $10.00
Beans Dried, 1 lb 50 CT
Bosk Strips, dried smoked, 1 lb 1 ST $4.00 $10.00
Leathers and Furs
– A full, tanned piece of leather or a fully tanned fur pelt
"'The price of a good sleen pelt is now a silver tarsk,' said Arn."
HUNTERS OF GOR, Pg. 23
This would be like buying from the outdoor trapper. Once the fur goes to the tanner and furrier, the price goes way up. The price of hides and furs is based on current prices for a cow hide and/or bear skin.
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Bosk Hide Heavy, for soles, harness 1 DTW GT $200.00 $600.00
Bosk Hide Split, lighter for clothes, boot shanks 1 GT $100.00 $450.00
Verr Hide Light, like suede 5 ST $50.00 $150.00
Tarsk Hide Heavy, for soles 7 ST $70.00 $200.00
Sleen Raw Fur price, not finished 1 ST N/A N/A
Sleen Fur, fully tanned with hair 2 Dwt GT $400.00 $1200.00
Larl Fur, brown, tawny 2 Dwt GT $400.00 $1200.00
Scents
– per 1 oz bottle
"'We have here,' said I, 'a scent that might be worthy of a Ubara of Ar. ''It is only eight stone of gold,' said I, obsequiously, 'for the vial.'"
MARAUDERS OF GOR, Pg. 114
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Capture Scent Chloroform (1 pint bottle) 3 ST $30.00 $75.00
FW perfume Rare, expensive 4 ST $40.00 $100.00
FW perfume Common, less expensive 1 - 2 ST $15.00 $60.00
Slave perfume Heavy, cheaper 20 - 30 CT $2.50 $10.00
Soap Per bar or cake 5 CT $0.50 $2.00
Bath Oils Small decorative vial 10 - 15 CT $1.25 $5.00
Harness
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Driving, Bosk Pulling Wagons 1 GT $100.00 $400.00
Driving, Kailla Pulling lighter wagons 7 - 8 ST $75.00 $300.00
Flying (straps) For Tarns 1 - 2 ST $15.00 $50.00
Bridle, Tarn With straps 3 ST $30.00 $100.00
Bridle, Kailla With bit and reins 2 ST $20.00 $75.00
Saddle, Tarn Self explanatory 2 Dwt GT $400.00 $1000.00
Saddle, Kailla Self explanatory 3 GT $300.00 $800.00
Pack Saddle, Tarn For cargo tarns 1 - 2 GT $150.00 $500.00
Pack Saddle, Kailla With panniers and breast strap 7 - 8 ST $75.00 $300.00
Wagons
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Wagon people's Ubar's Wagon, humungous! 25 Dwt GT $5000.00 $15,000.00
Wagon people's Regular Wagon, still pretty big 8 - 9 Dwt GT $1750.00 $7000.00
Merchant's wagon Large, (needs 4 bosk) 6 Dwt GT $1250.00 $5000.00
Merchant's wagon Regular, (needs 2 bosk) 5 Dwt GT $1000.00 $4000.00
Cart Needs 1 bosk or kailla 5 GT $500.00 $2000.00
Household
– because all of these items are hand-maid (Gor having no mass production), each is a work of art, and substantially more expensive than buying a set of dishes in today's market.
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Plates, common Ceramic, wood, metal 60 CT $6.00 $10.00
Plates, fancy Gold or silver plated 5 ST $50.00 $100.00
Tankards Metal 1 ST, 50 CT $15.00 $25.00
Goblets, common Metal 1 ST $10.00 $20.00
Goblets, fancy Crystal, gold or silver plate (each) 2 – 5 GT $200-$500.00 $200-$500.00
Bowls, common Ceramic, wood, metal 30 CT $3.00 $5.00
Bowls, fancy Gold or silver plated 2 – 3 ST $25.00 $50.00
Paga bowls Ceramic, footed 100 CT $1.00 $4.00
Cutlery, plain Metal, assorted 1 CT $0.10 $1.00
Cutlery, fancy Gold or silver plate, assorted 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Lamps, plain Bronze or copper 1 ST $10.00 $15.00
Lamps, fancy Gold plated 2 - 3 ST $25.00 $100.00
Candlesticks Single, iron 50 CT $5.00 $10.00
Candlesticks Multiple, iron (trident) 1 - 2 ST $15.00 $25.00
Candlesticks Single, gold/silver plate 2 ST $20.00 $75.00
Candlesticks Multiple, gold/silver plate (trident) 5 ST $50.00 $200.00
Candles, tallow Common, white (box of 12) 15 CT $1.50 $3.00
Candles, beeswax Fancy/colored/scented (box of 12) 50 CT $5.00 $10.00
Rence paper Stationary, box of 50 sheets 50 CT $5.00 $15.00
Inks All colors, per 6 oz bottle 50 CT $5.00 $15.00
Braziers, common Iron, for travelling 1 ST $10.00 $25.00
Oil, Thalarian For lamps, (1 gallon) 20 CT $2.00 $5.00
Pillows, bedroom Linen, 1' x 2', vulo down filled 1 - 2 ST $15.00 $40.00
Pillows, fancy Satin, 16", vulo down filled 1 - 2 ST $15.00 $40.00
Carpet, small 3' x 5' hand woven 2 ST $20.00 $50.00
Carpet, medium 5' x 8' hand woven 4 ST $40.00 $100.00
Carpet, large 10' x 12' (for a wagon) 8 ST $80.00 $200.00
Carpet, fancy 5' x 8' with designs 1 - 2 GT $175.00+ $500.00
Tapestry, small 5' x 8' with custom design 1 - 2 GT $175.00+ $500.00
Tapestry, large 10' x 12' with custom design 3 - 4 GT $350.00 $1000.00
Chair, wooden Carved, no arms 5 ST $50.00 $150.00
Chair, padded Carved, with arms and padding 1 GT $100.00 $250.00
Table, wooden Seats 4, temwood, carved 2 GT $250.00 $500.00
Table, wooden Seats 8, temwood, carved 5 GT $500.00 $1000.00
Table, tavern Tavern style, plain, planks 5 ST $50.00 $100.00
Bed, double Stationary bed/ slat or rope 7 ST $75.00 $200.00
Bed, canopy Carved, four poster, large 5 ST $500.00 $1000.00
Cradle For the little Rarius 7 ST $75.00 $200.00
Bed linens Double (two pillow cases) 3 ST $30.00 $100.00
Tablecloth, linen Good white or cream linen 2 - 3 ST $15.00 $30.00
Tablecloth, fancy Embroidered 3 - 4 ST $35.00 $75.00
Mirror, regular Wall mounted 5 ST $50.00 $150.00
Mirror, fancy With carved frame 1 GT $100.00 $300.00
Pot, cooking Steel, 10 gallon 7 ST $75.00 $175.00
Fry Pans iron, set of 3 3 ST $30.00 $95.00
Pans, roasting steel, large 3 ST $30.00 $95.00
Rep Cloth, cleaning square cut 1 CT N/A $1.00
Oil, vial Metal cleaning 1 CT N/A $1.00
Whetstone sharpen weapons 1 CT N/A $1.00
Soap, laundry 10 lbs 50 CT $5.00 $10.00
Sewing Kit travelling 1 CT N/A N/A
Leather Kit, repair travelling 1 CT N/A N/A
Botas wine skins 5 CT N/A N/A
Slaves
There are many quotes on the prices of slaves, the prices are not consistent. They range from a few coppers to 40+ gold.
"Most Gorean Masters could not afford more then one girl."
BEASTS OF GOR, Pg. 234
Item Description Gor Price
Slaves Depends upon the training and beauty perceived by the buyer 2 CT to 40 GT
Slave Paraphernalia
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Bells Sold in a box of 20, silver tone 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Belly chains Light, gold/silver tone 50 CT
Bina Basic slave jewellery, cheap 1 CT
Binding Fiber Yellow, strong, (per Gorean Foot) 5 CTb $0.05 $0.10
Branding irons Made to order 5 ST $50.00 $200.00
Branding racks Wooden and metal with rings 5 ST
Cage, iron 3'H x 3'W x 4'L, with lock 1 GT $100.00 $300.00
Chain, heavy For suspending cages, etc. 15 CT $1.50 $4.50
Chain, light Sold by the Gorean Foot 1 CT $0.25 $0.80
Collars, fancy Enameled silver plate 1 ST
Collars, steel Strong and serviceable 50 CT
Gags Leather 3 for 5 CT
Manacles, iron For wrists and ankles 2 ST ea
Nipple rings Silver or gold 1-5 ST
Slave silk Various colors, per yard 10 CT $1.00 $5.00
Whip, leather Single bullwhip (12' long) 5 ST
Whip, leather 3-strand (black or brown) 3 ST
Whip, leather 9-strand (black or brown) 4 ST
Gems
– just the gems, for settings, see a jeweller.
Most gemstones are simply minerals that have developed under certain favourable conditions to form as crystals, but only crystals which possess the three cardinal virtues of beauty, durability and rarity can be considered as precious or semi-precious gemstones.
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Diamond, Schendi 1/10th carat 1 GT $100.00 $300.00
Diamond, Schendi ¼ carat 3 GT $290.00 $850.00
Diamond, Schendi ½ carat 7 GT $730.00 $2200.00
Diamond, Schendi 1 full carat 20 GT $2000.00 $6000.00
Amber (by the piece) Cabochon 12mm round 18 x 13mm oval Components: 80% carbon, ca 10% hydrogen, ca 10% oxygen, small quantity of sulphur. Amber is a natural product, an organic gem, the hardened, fossilized sap or resin from ancient pine trees. Every stone by itself a uniqueness, and it is the art of the grader to recognise the final product in the rough stone with that the loss of material survives justifiably and beauty survives most of all. Colours: all varieties of cognac and golden yellow from opaque to transparent, ivory-colored, brown, green (moss), black (contains bark of trees or floor coverings of the forest); rare: blue and cherry 90 CT 2 ST $9.00 $17.00 $26.00 $50.00
Amethyst (1 carat) A variety of Quartz, silicon dioxide, which appears in a transparent to semi-transparent purple. The best color is a deep rich purple with a slight reddish undertone. Amethyst is readily available in all sizes and shapes, and is considered reasonable in price. 90 CT $9.00 $25.00
Emerald (1 carat) 7.0x5.0mm Emerald Cut Emerald is the green variety of beryl. Top color is an intense medium-dark tone of slightly yellowish or bluish green. 3 GT $300.00 $600.00
Jade (25 carats) 25.0x18.0mm Cabochon Cut A jadeite is a gem form of pyroxene, which is related to amphiboles, it is a sodium aluminum silicate. Both types have colors ranging from brown to yellow to green, but only jadeite has a pink variety. Jadeite jade is most treasured for its vivid greens, but it also comes in lavender, pink, yellow, and white. Nephrite is found in less intense dark spinach greens, white, browns, and black. 2 ST $17.00 $50.00
Onyx (10 carat stone) Onyx is the name given to chalcedony which is uniform in color, generally black or white. Onyx should not be confused with onyx marble, a banded stone which is a form of limestone (calcite or aragonite). 1 ST $10.00 $30.00
Opal (1 carat) Color is almost everything in Opals. The more color the better. Reds, pink, yellow and orange are harder to find, and therefore are more expensive. Green, blue and violet are much more prevalent. Pattern: Harlequin (mosaic), Pinfire, Flash, Flame, Flagstone, Ribbon, Peacock, Rolling Flash and many, many others. No one pattern is more expensive than another. It's the amount of color and its intensity that makes it better than another. 3 ST $35.00+ $100.00
Pearls Pearls are unique in that they are the only gemstone formed within a living creature (Oysters & Mussels). The chemical composition of pearl is 90% calcium carbonate with equal proportions of water and organic matter (conchiolin). Quality factors that effect the beauty, rarity and value of pearls in descending order of importance is size, luster & nacre thickness, surface blemishes, shape, color and match. The pearls basic body color. As pearls become more creamy yellow or green in color, their value decreases.
Ruby (1 carat) Ruby is an Aluminum Oxide, a variety of Corundum. This gemstone is one of the most popular and sought after. Most fine Rubies over 1.5 carats are much rarer than diamonds and more expensive. 3 - 4 GT $350.00+ $1000.00
Sapphire (1 carat) Sapphire is an Aluminum Oxide Corundum. This gemstone is one of the most popular gemstones sought after. It comes in almost every color but red, in which case it is a Ruby. The popular colors it comes in are: Blue, purple, violet, green, yellow, green, colorless, pink, orange, and black. All colors come light to dark. Sapphires come with 6-ray stars and some sapphires have a color change ability. 2 GT $175.00+ $500.00
Tigerseye (50 carats) 40.1x30.2mm Cabochon Cut Chatoyancy, appearing in these varieties of quarta, is caused by fibrous inclusions. They are generally cut in cabochon, but is often cut into round pieces for necklaces and pendants. Tiger's-eye is also used for carvings, boxes, ashtrays and other similar pieces. When the color is a greenish grey, they are called cat's-eye quartz. A golden yellow reflection on a brown stone is called tiger's-eye. If the stone is blue-grey or bluish, it's colored by crocidolite, and is known as hawk's-eye. A darker brown, or mahogany-colored stone is known as bull's-eye or ox-eye. 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Topaz (1 carat) TOPAZ is a fluosilicate of aluminum, occurring in transparent yellow, yellow brown, orange brown, light to almost medium red, very light to light blue, very light green and violet colors. Imperial Topaz usually refers to stones with sherry-red, deep pink and reddish-orange colors. 5 ST $50.00+ $160.00
Turquoise (10 carat) 20.0x15.0mm Cabochon Cut Sky blue to bluish green. The name means "Turkish stone". Turquoise is porous, so contact with liquids, oils or even perspiration should be avoided. Jewelry made with turquoise should be removed before washing hands, etc.. The pure blue color is rare, most stones contain the matrix from which it was found. Although the stones without matrix are rarer and more valuable, many people find the black matrix attractive, and makes the stone unique. 2 ST $20.00 $60.00
Blades
Item description Gorean Price 70s price Current Price
dagger standard all purpose fighting knife 5 silver+ $50+ $100+
quiva dual edged throwing knife 4 silver+ $40+ $75+
short sword Standard Gorean short sword, edged both sides 1 gold+ $100+ $300+
Scimitar Lightweight curved sword of the dessert, single edge 2 gold+ $200+ $400+
Broad Sword Full length onehanded sword, edged both sides 3 gold+ $300+ $500+
Boarding Sword (2 handed) Massive sword of the North, dual edged 5 gold+ $500+ $750+
Hand/Throwing Axe single bitted, weighted for throwing 3 silver+ $30+ $50+
one handed battle axe single or double bitted, spiked or hammer backed 3 gold+ $300+ $500+
Great Axe Huge double or single bitted axe of the North 5 gold+ $500+ $800+
Spear Leaf Bladed, with 7 foot shaft 2 gold+ $200+ $400+
Missiles and Others
Plains short bow Kallia or horn bow 2 gold $200 $400
Northern short bow Same as Southern short Bow , slightly heavier 2 gold $200 $400+
Great Bow/Long Bow Or Peasant bow 3 gold $300 $500+
Crossbow standard single shot 2 gold $200 $400+
Arrows
Steel tipped, Temwood shafts 30copper $3 $5
Quarrels steel tipped temwold bolts 20 copper $2 $4
Misc.
bola weighted leather, 3 strand 3 silver $30 $50
Javelin metal tipped Light weigth and balanced for throwing 1 gold $100 $250
Lance, kallia, metal tipped, temwood shaft with Metal guard and grip 2 gold $200 $300
Lance, tarn, metal tipped, temwood shaft with Metal guard and grip 3 gold $300 $500
Helms and Shields
buckler small shield that straps onto forearm 1 silver $10 $30
round Hide Shield Round shield of the Wqgon peoples 2 silver $20 $50
Large wooden Round shield center Boss round Shield of Torvaldsland 4 silver $40 $75
Wagon peoples helm Open face helm of the south 1 gold $100 $250
Torvaldsland helm Goggle helm of the north 2 gold $200 $300
Turian Shield oval strap on shield silver $30 $50
Miscellaneous
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Jewel boxes Wooden, carved 50 CT $5.00 $20.00
Jewel boxes Gold or silver, engraved 2ST, 50 CT $25.00 $100.00
Jewel boxes Musical 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Chests, wooden 3' L x 1.5' W x 1.5' H carved with lock 2 ST, 50 CT $25.00 $100.00
Chocolates 1 lb box assorted 50 CT $5.00 $16.00
Chocolate 1 lb block, solid, high quality 1 ST $10.00 $30.00
Chocolate, Bakers wafers 5 lbs, lower quality 50 CT $5.00 $16.00
Candy, hard 1 lb bag, assorted 5 CT $0.50 $2.00
Ships
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
RowBoat 2 man dingy 5 ST $50.00 $200.00
Skiff 2-3 Man sail boat 1 GT $100.00 $500.00
canoe 2-3 man 5 ST $50.00 $200.00
Barge(small) carrying ast. Cargo 10 GT $2000.00 $5000.00
Barge Large carrying ast. cargo 15 GT $3000.00 $7000.00
Serpent ship(small) 20 oars 20 GT $2000.00 $5000.00
Serpent ship (large) 60 Oars 40 GT $4000.00 $10000.00
Merchant cog (small) hauling Cargo 100 GT $10,000.00 $20,000.00
Merchant Ship (large) hauling cargo and passengers 150 GT 15,000.00 50.000.00
Tarn ship War Galley 100 GT + 10,000.00 50,000.00
Sails Asst sizes 1 ST and Up 10.00 + 50.00 +
Anchor hooks Asst. sizes 5 ST and Up $50.00 + $150.00 +
The Gorean Price List
The following is a tentative price list. As prices fluctuate between quality and location on Earth, so should they on Gor. This is just a guideline. N/A means I had nothing to base this on in Earth terms (ie: there are no riding birds on Earth like a tarn)
CTb = Copper Tarsk bit
CT = Copper Tarsk
ST = Silver Tarsk
GT = Gold Tarn
Dwt GT = Double Weight Gold Tarn
"Prices, of course, tend to fluctuate with given markets and seasons. If there are few such on the market in a given time, their prices will tend to be proportionately higher."
HUNTERS OF GOR, Pg. 32
A golden tarn disk was a small fortune. It would buy one of the great birds themselves, or as many as five slave girls."
TARNSMEN OF GOR, Pg. 191
"The tarn I had sold in Kasra, for four golden tarn disks."
TRIBESMEN OF GOR, Pg. 43
Animals
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Bosk, sire Breeding Bull 5 GT $500.00 $2000.00
Bosk, heifer Breeding Cow 3 GT $300.00 $1200.00
Bosk, Steer For pulling wagons, meat 2 GT $200.00 $800.00
Bosk, Steer For sacrifice 1 GT $100.00 $400.00
Kailla, sire Breeding stud 5 GT $500.00 $2000.00
Kailla, mare Breeding/riding 4 GT $400.00 $1600.00
Kailla, average Gelded for riding 3 GT $300.00 $1200.00
Sleen, any Guard, attack 4 GT $400.00 $1600.00
Tarn, war Battle bird 5 GT N/A N/A
Tarn, racing Racing bird 4 GT N/A N/A
Tarn, cargo Cargo bird 3 GT N/A N/A
Tarsk, sire Breeding hog 3 ST $30.00 $120.00
Tarsk, breeding Breeding sow 2 ST $20.00 $80.00
Thalarian Transport lizard 4 GT $400.00 $1600.00
Verr, sire Breeding billy 3 ST $30.00 $120.00
Verr, herd Herd nanny 2 ST $20.00 $80.00
Alcohol
per keg (6 gallons, 120 glasses)
per bottle (16 oz, 4 glasses)
per cask (1 gallon, 20 glasses)
"I threw a silver tarsk, to the proprietor of the paga tavern, and took in return one of the huge bottles of paga, of the sort put in the pouring sling."
RAIDERS OF GOR, Pg., 111 (I believe that this refers to a "talu", a two-gallon measure.)
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Ale Ale (keg) 4 ST $40.00 $160.00
Ka la na Red wine (bottle) 3 CT $3.00 $12.00
Ka la na Red wine (cask) 1 ST, 5 CT $15.00 $60.00
Mead Honey wine (cask) 2 ST $20.00 $80.00
Paga Beer (keg) 4 ST $40.00 $160.00
Sul-paga Vodka (keg) 6 ST $60.00 $140.00
Wine, regular White or red (bottle) 3 CT $3.00 $12.00
Wine, regular White or red (cask) 1 ST, 5 CT $15.00 $60.00
Wine, Turian Syrupy wine (bottle) 4 CT $4.00 $16.00
Wine, slave or breeding Self explanatory(keg) 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Food Supplies
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Bosk Carcass, dressed 300 - 500 lbs 3 GT $300.00 $1200.00
Tarsk Carcass, dressed 100 - 300 lbs 5 ST $50.00 $150.00
Tabuk Carcass, dressed 100 lbs 4 ST $40.00 $100.00
Vulo, plucked 2 - 5 lbs 25 CT $2.50 $7.50
Eels, live 25 per barrel 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Fish, fresh 10 lb box 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Fish, smoked 10 lb box 5 ST $50.00 $150.00
Vegetables, fresh 10 lb crate 1 ST $10.00 $20.00
Fruits, fresh 10 lb crate 1 ST $10.00 $20.00
Dairy, Bosk Milk per quart 10 CT $1.00 $2.00
Dairy, Bosk Cheese per 10 lb block 1 ST $10.00 $20.00
Dairy, Verr Cheese per 5 lb block 50 CT $5.00 $20.00
Dairy, Bosk Butter per 10 lb case 50 CT $5.00 $10.00
Sugar per 50 lb bag 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Flour, sa-tarna per 50 lb bag 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Spices per lb 1 - 2 ST $15.00+ $60.00+
Herbs Fresh, potted, large 50 CT $5.00 $10.00
Salt, Tahari, cylinder 40 lbs 2 ST $20.00 $60.00
Blackwine beans Thentian, 1 lb pouch 2 ST N/A N/A
Honey Torvaldian, 1 lb 1 ST $4.00 $10.00
Beans Dried, 1 lb 50 CT
Bosk Strips, dried smoked, 1 lb 1 ST $4.00 $10.00
Leathers and Furs
– A full, tanned piece of leather or a fully tanned fur pelt
"'The price of a good sleen pelt is now a silver tarsk,' said Arn."
HUNTERS OF GOR, Pg. 23
This would be like buying from the outdoor trapper. Once the fur goes to the tanner and furrier, the price goes way up. The price of hides and furs is based on current prices for a cow hide and/or bear skin.
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Bosk Hide Heavy, for soles, harness 1 DTW GT $200.00 $600.00
Bosk Hide Split, lighter for clothes, boot shanks 1 GT $100.00 $450.00
Verr Hide Light, like suede 5 ST $50.00 $150.00
Tarsk Hide Heavy, for soles 7 ST $70.00 $200.00
Sleen Raw Fur price, not finished 1 ST N/A N/A
Sleen Fur, fully tanned with hair 2 Dwt GT $400.00 $1200.00
Larl Fur, brown, tawny 2 Dwt GT $400.00 $1200.00
Scents
– per 1 oz bottle
"'We have here,' said I, 'a scent that might be worthy of a Ubara of Ar. ''It is only eight stone of gold,' said I, obsequiously, 'for the vial.'"
MARAUDERS OF GOR, Pg. 114
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Capture Scent Chloroform (1 pint bottle) 3 ST $30.00 $75.00
FW perfume Rare, expensive 4 ST $40.00 $100.00
FW perfume Common, less expensive 1 - 2 ST $15.00 $60.00
Slave perfume Heavy, cheaper 20 - 30 CT $2.50 $10.00
Soap Per bar or cake 5 CT $0.50 $2.00
Bath Oils Small decorative vial 10 - 15 CT $1.25 $5.00
Harness
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Driving, Bosk Pulling Wagons 1 GT $100.00 $400.00
Driving, Kailla Pulling lighter wagons 7 - 8 ST $75.00 $300.00
Flying (straps) For Tarns 1 - 2 ST $15.00 $50.00
Bridle, Tarn With straps 3 ST $30.00 $100.00
Bridle, Kailla With bit and reins 2 ST $20.00 $75.00
Saddle, Tarn Self explanatory 2 Dwt GT $400.00 $1000.00
Saddle, Kailla Self explanatory 3 GT $300.00 $800.00
Pack Saddle, Tarn For cargo tarns 1 - 2 GT $150.00 $500.00
Pack Saddle, Kailla With panniers and breast strap 7 - 8 ST $75.00 $300.00
Wagons
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Wagon people's Ubar's Wagon, humungous! 25 Dwt GT $5000.00 $15,000.00
Wagon people's Regular Wagon, still pretty big 8 - 9 Dwt GT $1750.00 $7000.00
Merchant's wagon Large, (needs 4 bosk) 6 Dwt GT $1250.00 $5000.00
Merchant's wagon Regular, (needs 2 bosk) 5 Dwt GT $1000.00 $4000.00
Cart Needs 1 bosk or kailla 5 GT $500.00 $2000.00
Household
– because all of these items are hand-maid (Gor having no mass production), each is a work of art, and substantially more expensive than buying a set of dishes in today's market.
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Plates, common Ceramic, wood, metal 60 CT $6.00 $10.00
Plates, fancy Gold or silver plated 5 ST $50.00 $100.00
Tankards Metal 1 ST, 50 CT $15.00 $25.00
Goblets, common Metal 1 ST $10.00 $20.00
Goblets, fancy Crystal, gold or silver plate (each) 2 – 5 GT $200-$500.00 $200-$500.00
Bowls, common Ceramic, wood, metal 30 CT $3.00 $5.00
Bowls, fancy Gold or silver plated 2 – 3 ST $25.00 $50.00
Paga bowls Ceramic, footed 100 CT $1.00 $4.00
Cutlery, plain Metal, assorted 1 CT $0.10 $1.00
Cutlery, fancy Gold or silver plate, assorted 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Lamps, plain Bronze or copper 1 ST $10.00 $15.00
Lamps, fancy Gold plated 2 - 3 ST $25.00 $100.00
Candlesticks Single, iron 50 CT $5.00 $10.00
Candlesticks Multiple, iron (trident) 1 - 2 ST $15.00 $25.00
Candlesticks Single, gold/silver plate 2 ST $20.00 $75.00
Candlesticks Multiple, gold/silver plate (trident) 5 ST $50.00 $200.00
Candles, tallow Common, white (box of 12) 15 CT $1.50 $3.00
Candles, beeswax Fancy/colored/scented (box of 12) 50 CT $5.00 $10.00
Rence paper Stationary, box of 50 sheets 50 CT $5.00 $15.00
Inks All colors, per 6 oz bottle 50 CT $5.00 $15.00
Braziers, common Iron, for travelling 1 ST $10.00 $25.00
Oil, Thalarian For lamps, (1 gallon) 20 CT $2.00 $5.00
Pillows, bedroom Linen, 1' x 2', vulo down filled 1 - 2 ST $15.00 $40.00
Pillows, fancy Satin, 16", vulo down filled 1 - 2 ST $15.00 $40.00
Carpet, small 3' x 5' hand woven 2 ST $20.00 $50.00
Carpet, medium 5' x 8' hand woven 4 ST $40.00 $100.00
Carpet, large 10' x 12' (for a wagon) 8 ST $80.00 $200.00
Carpet, fancy 5' x 8' with designs 1 - 2 GT $175.00+ $500.00
Tapestry, small 5' x 8' with custom design 1 - 2 GT $175.00+ $500.00
Tapestry, large 10' x 12' with custom design 3 - 4 GT $350.00 $1000.00
Chair, wooden Carved, no arms 5 ST $50.00 $150.00
Chair, padded Carved, with arms and padding 1 GT $100.00 $250.00
Table, wooden Seats 4, temwood, carved 2 GT $250.00 $500.00
Table, wooden Seats 8, temwood, carved 5 GT $500.00 $1000.00
Table, tavern Tavern style, plain, planks 5 ST $50.00 $100.00
Bed, double Stationary bed/ slat or rope 7 ST $75.00 $200.00
Bed, canopy Carved, four poster, large 5 ST $500.00 $1000.00
Cradle For the little Rarius 7 ST $75.00 $200.00
Bed linens Double (two pillow cases) 3 ST $30.00 $100.00
Tablecloth, linen Good white or cream linen 2 - 3 ST $15.00 $30.00
Tablecloth, fancy Embroidered 3 - 4 ST $35.00 $75.00
Mirror, regular Wall mounted 5 ST $50.00 $150.00
Mirror, fancy With carved frame 1 GT $100.00 $300.00
Pot, cooking Steel, 10 gallon 7 ST $75.00 $175.00
Fry Pans iron, set of 3 3 ST $30.00 $95.00
Pans, roasting steel, large 3 ST $30.00 $95.00
Rep Cloth, cleaning square cut 1 CT N/A $1.00
Oil, vial Metal cleaning 1 CT N/A $1.00
Whetstone sharpen weapons 1 CT N/A $1.00
Soap, laundry 10 lbs 50 CT $5.00 $10.00
Sewing Kit travelling 1 CT N/A N/A
Leather Kit, repair travelling 1 CT N/A N/A
Botas wine skins 5 CT N/A N/A
Slaves
There are many quotes on the prices of slaves, the prices are not consistent. They range from a few coppers to 40+ gold.
"Most Gorean Masters could not afford more then one girl."
BEASTS OF GOR, Pg. 234
Item Description Gor Price
Slaves Depends upon the training and beauty perceived by the buyer 2 CT to 40 GT
Slave Paraphernalia
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Bells Sold in a box of 20, silver tone 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Belly chains Light, gold/silver tone 50 CT
Bina Basic slave jewellery, cheap 1 CT
Binding Fiber Yellow, strong, (per Gorean Foot) 5 CTb $0.05 $0.10
Branding irons Made to order 5 ST $50.00 $200.00
Branding racks Wooden and metal with rings 5 ST
Cage, iron 3'H x 3'W x 4'L, with lock 1 GT $100.00 $300.00
Chain, heavy For suspending cages, etc. 15 CT $1.50 $4.50
Chain, light Sold by the Gorean Foot 1 CT $0.25 $0.80
Collars, fancy Enameled silver plate 1 ST
Collars, steel Strong and serviceable 50 CT
Gags Leather 3 for 5 CT
Manacles, iron For wrists and ankles 2 ST ea
Nipple rings Silver or gold 1-5 ST
Slave silk Various colors, per yard 10 CT $1.00 $5.00
Whip, leather Single bullwhip (12' long) 5 ST
Whip, leather 3-strand (black or brown) 3 ST
Whip, leather 9-strand (black or brown) 4 ST
Gems
– just the gems, for settings, see a jeweller.
Most gemstones are simply minerals that have developed under certain favourable conditions to form as crystals, but only crystals which possess the three cardinal virtues of beauty, durability and rarity can be considered as precious or semi-precious gemstones.
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Diamond, Schendi 1/10th carat 1 GT $100.00 $300.00
Diamond, Schendi ¼ carat 3 GT $290.00 $850.00
Diamond, Schendi ½ carat 7 GT $730.00 $2200.00
Diamond, Schendi 1 full carat 20 GT $2000.00 $6000.00
Amber (by the piece) Cabochon 12mm round 18 x 13mm oval Components: 80% carbon, ca 10% hydrogen, ca 10% oxygen, small quantity of sulphur. Amber is a natural product, an organic gem, the hardened, fossilized sap or resin from ancient pine trees. Every stone by itself a uniqueness, and it is the art of the grader to recognise the final product in the rough stone with that the loss of material survives justifiably and beauty survives most of all. Colours: all varieties of cognac and golden yellow from opaque to transparent, ivory-colored, brown, green (moss), black (contains bark of trees or floor coverings of the forest); rare: blue and cherry 90 CT 2 ST $9.00 $17.00 $26.00 $50.00
Amethyst (1 carat) A variety of Quartz, silicon dioxide, which appears in a transparent to semi-transparent purple. The best color is a deep rich purple with a slight reddish undertone. Amethyst is readily available in all sizes and shapes, and is considered reasonable in price. 90 CT $9.00 $25.00
Emerald (1 carat) 7.0x5.0mm Emerald Cut Emerald is the green variety of beryl. Top color is an intense medium-dark tone of slightly yellowish or bluish green. 3 GT $300.00 $600.00
Jade (25 carats) 25.0x18.0mm Cabochon Cut A jadeite is a gem form of pyroxene, which is related to amphiboles, it is a sodium aluminum silicate. Both types have colors ranging from brown to yellow to green, but only jadeite has a pink variety. Jadeite jade is most treasured for its vivid greens, but it also comes in lavender, pink, yellow, and white. Nephrite is found in less intense dark spinach greens, white, browns, and black. 2 ST $17.00 $50.00
Onyx (10 carat stone) Onyx is the name given to chalcedony which is uniform in color, generally black or white. Onyx should not be confused with onyx marble, a banded stone which is a form of limestone (calcite or aragonite). 1 ST $10.00 $30.00
Opal (1 carat) Color is almost everything in Opals. The more color the better. Reds, pink, yellow and orange are harder to find, and therefore are more expensive. Green, blue and violet are much more prevalent. Pattern: Harlequin (mosaic), Pinfire, Flash, Flame, Flagstone, Ribbon, Peacock, Rolling Flash and many, many others. No one pattern is more expensive than another. It's the amount of color and its intensity that makes it better than another. 3 ST $35.00+ $100.00
Pearls Pearls are unique in that they are the only gemstone formed within a living creature (Oysters & Mussels). The chemical composition of pearl is 90% calcium carbonate with equal proportions of water and organic matter (conchiolin). Quality factors that effect the beauty, rarity and value of pearls in descending order of importance is size, luster & nacre thickness, surface blemishes, shape, color and match. The pearls basic body color. As pearls become more creamy yellow or green in color, their value decreases.
Ruby (1 carat) Ruby is an Aluminum Oxide, a variety of Corundum. This gemstone is one of the most popular and sought after. Most fine Rubies over 1.5 carats are much rarer than diamonds and more expensive. 3 - 4 GT $350.00+ $1000.00
Sapphire (1 carat) Sapphire is an Aluminum Oxide Corundum. This gemstone is one of the most popular gemstones sought after. It comes in almost every color but red, in which case it is a Ruby. The popular colors it comes in are: Blue, purple, violet, green, yellow, green, colorless, pink, orange, and black. All colors come light to dark. Sapphires come with 6-ray stars and some sapphires have a color change ability. 2 GT $175.00+ $500.00
Tigerseye (50 carats) 40.1x30.2mm Cabochon Cut Chatoyancy, appearing in these varieties of quarta, is caused by fibrous inclusions. They are generally cut in cabochon, but is often cut into round pieces for necklaces and pendants. Tiger's-eye is also used for carvings, boxes, ashtrays and other similar pieces. When the color is a greenish grey, they are called cat's-eye quartz. A golden yellow reflection on a brown stone is called tiger's-eye. If the stone is blue-grey or bluish, it's colored by crocidolite, and is known as hawk's-eye. A darker brown, or mahogany-colored stone is known as bull's-eye or ox-eye. 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Topaz (1 carat) TOPAZ is a fluosilicate of aluminum, occurring in transparent yellow, yellow brown, orange brown, light to almost medium red, very light to light blue, very light green and violet colors. Imperial Topaz usually refers to stones with sherry-red, deep pink and reddish-orange colors. 5 ST $50.00+ $160.00
Turquoise (10 carat) 20.0x15.0mm Cabochon Cut Sky blue to bluish green. The name means "Turkish stone". Turquoise is porous, so contact with liquids, oils or even perspiration should be avoided. Jewelry made with turquoise should be removed before washing hands, etc.. The pure blue color is rare, most stones contain the matrix from which it was found. Although the stones without matrix are rarer and more valuable, many people find the black matrix attractive, and makes the stone unique. 2 ST $20.00 $60.00
Blades
Item description Gorean Price 70s price Current Price
dagger standard all purpose fighting knife 5 silver+ $50+ $100+
quiva dual edged throwing knife 4 silver+ $40+ $75+
short sword Standard Gorean short sword, edged both sides 1 gold+ $100+ $300+
Scimitar Lightweight curved sword of the dessert, single edge 2 gold+ $200+ $400+
Broad Sword Full length onehanded sword, edged both sides 3 gold+ $300+ $500+
Boarding Sword (2 handed) Massive sword of the North, dual edged 5 gold+ $500+ $750+
Hand/Throwing Axe single bitted, weighted for throwing 3 silver+ $30+ $50+
one handed battle axe single or double bitted, spiked or hammer backed 3 gold+ $300+ $500+
Great Axe Huge double or single bitted axe of the North 5 gold+ $500+ $800+
Spear Leaf Bladed, with 7 foot shaft 2 gold+ $200+ $400+
Missiles and Others
Plains short bow Kallia or horn bow 2 gold $200 $400
Northern short bow Same as Southern short Bow , slightly heavier 2 gold $200 $400+
Great Bow/Long Bow Or Peasant bow 3 gold $300 $500+
Crossbow standard single shot 2 gold $200 $400+
Arrows
Steel tipped, Temwood shafts 30copper $3 $5
Quarrels steel tipped temwold bolts 20 copper $2 $4
Misc.
bola weighted leather, 3 strand 3 silver $30 $50
Javelin metal tipped Light weigth and balanced for throwing 1 gold $100 $250
Lance, kallia, metal tipped, temwood shaft with Metal guard and grip 2 gold $200 $300
Lance, tarn, metal tipped, temwood shaft with Metal guard and grip 3 gold $300 $500
Helms and Shields
buckler small shield that straps onto forearm 1 silver $10 $30
round Hide Shield Round shield of the Wqgon peoples 2 silver $20 $50
Large wooden Round shield center Boss round Shield of Torvaldsland 4 silver $40 $75
Wagon peoples helm Open face helm of the south 1 gold $100 $250
Torvaldsland helm Goggle helm of the north 2 gold $200 $300
Turian Shield oval strap on shield silver $30 $50
Miscellaneous
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
Jewel boxes Wooden, carved 50 CT $5.00 $20.00
Jewel boxes Gold or silver, engraved 2ST, 50 CT $25.00 $100.00
Jewel boxes Musical 1 ST $10.00 $40.00
Chests, wooden 3' L x 1.5' W x 1.5' H carved with lock 2 ST, 50 CT $25.00 $100.00
Chocolates 1 lb box assorted 50 CT $5.00 $16.00
Chocolate 1 lb block, solid, high quality 1 ST $10.00 $30.00
Chocolate, Bakers wafers 5 lbs, lower quality 50 CT $5.00 $16.00
Candy, hard 1 lb bag, assorted 5 CT $0.50 $2.00
Ships
Item Description Gor Price 70's Price (approx) Today's Price (approx)
RowBoat 2 man dingy 5 ST $50.00 $200.00
Skiff 2-3 Man sail boat 1 GT $100.00 $500.00
canoe 2-3 man 5 ST $50.00 $200.00
Barge(small) carrying ast. Cargo 10 GT $2000.00 $5000.00
Barge Large carrying ast. cargo 15 GT $3000.00 $7000.00
Serpent ship(small) 20 oars 20 GT $2000.00 $5000.00
Serpent ship (large) 60 Oars 40 GT $4000.00 $10000.00
Merchant cog (small) hauling Cargo 100 GT $10,000.00 $20,000.00
Merchant Ship (large) hauling cargo and passengers 150 GT 15,000.00 50.000.00
Tarn ship War Galley 100 GT + 10,000.00 50,000.00
Sails Asst sizes 1 ST and Up 10.00 + 50.00 +
Anchor hooks Asst. sizes 5 ST and Up $50.00 + $150.00 +