>Donald:
>>>IMO there is going to be a big difference between the northern part
>>>(3rd Age Tarsh) and further south. That's because it is feasable to
>>>transport bulk cargos by barge down the Oslir river.
>
>The same applies to the Creekstream River (which still joins the
>Mirrorsea Bay where modern Karse lies).
Yes, the southern part of Dragon Pass will trade bulk cargos south, not with Peloria.
>>>So I can see
>>>copper, woollen cloth and leather goods travelling north from that
>>>part.
>
>Especially woollen cloth or leather treated with imported dyes and
>then shipped as bulk cargo on the river.
>
>
>David:
>> Talastar is probably a big source of wool; I don't know that the
>> empire would have to export cloth.
>
>Cloth is a standard trade item, along with wine and refined raw
>material. Cloth has the special attraction of following fashions,
>creating a demand for specific exotic materials.
Cloth is also different depending on the source material and that source is usually only available in some areas. I think Peloria produces cotton rather than wool so wool will be an imported item while Dragon Pass will import cotton.
>>>>From further south it's going to be rarities and small valuable
>>>items like gems, jewelry and dyes. Maybe livestock although I
>>>suspect that doesn't go father north than Tarsh.
>
>> Kind of vague, though I realize my question was mighty broad.
It's a matter of what easily transportable items that are made in the south of Dragon Pass which people in Peloria want and don't produce themselves. I can't think of anything specific so it's going to be dependant on fashion.
>>>I'm not clear on what cities existed in Dragon Pass during the 2nd
>>>Age.
>
>> This is pretty well documented in Glorantha: The Second Age (and
>> King of Sartar). Orin Jistrel, Banjarn, Nevelmarkan, Salor,
>> Olorost, etc.
Ah right. I couldn't find that in the 2nd Age book on a quick look. Most of them seem to specialise in teaching rather than producing anything so the flow of goods is going to be mostly from Peloria and the south into the EWF rather than outward.
-- Donald Oddy http://www.grove.demon.co.uk/
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