NPC Shops
While the player-driven Marketplace is the heart of the economy, NPC Shops provide the backbone. They ensure that essential goods are always available, regardless of player supply.
Types of Shops
1. General Store
Vendor: Maude The one-stop-shop for everyday needs.
- Sells: Basic potions, Torches, Pickaxes, Fishing Rods.
- Buys: Junk items (Gray quality) for a fixed price.
2. The Blacksmith
Vendor: Grog the Hammer Specializes in metal.
- Sells: Starter weapons, Repair services.
- Services: Repair All (Gold Fee).
3. The Alchemist
Vendor: Elara Specializes in magical consumables.
- Sells: Empty Vials, Flux.
- Services: Transmutation (Turning low-grade herbs into high-grade extracts).
Dynamic Pricing v1.2.0
Currently, NPC prices are static.
Future Update: NPC buy/sell prices will fluctuate based on the City's "Prosperity Level." If the city is under siege, prices for weapons might skyrocket!