Question on trade goods values..

[Saqhara]

Hi All,

It's been a long time since I last posted but seeing as how I recently picked up the 3.5 boxed set I've been getting back into D&D with both feet so to speak...

Anyhow, here's my question:

I cannot find anywhere (in the PHB, DMG, or FRCS) the value for bolts of silk that would be used as cargo in a caravan whether as a combined total or for each individual bolt. What do you fine folks usually use for the value of silk and similar items?

 

[Ogrork the Mighty]

Trade goods values are listed in the 3.0 Arms & Equipment Guide, p. 40. It doesn't list silk specifically, but it does have Fabric, unusual (50 lbs = 11-25 gp) and Fabric, exotic (50 lbs, 25-50+ gp).

Hope that helps!

 

[Tatsukun]

10 gp - One square yard of silk, or one cow

So, if I remember correctly from my Home economics class, a bolt of cloth usually holds between 30 and 70 yards. So, call it 50 yards for ease and there you go, 500Gp. for quality stuff.

-Tatsu

 

[Saqhara]

Thank you very much!

Thanks guys, you really helped me out!

 

[Ogrork the Mighty]

Found another source.

Draconomicon, p. 278 (table): Silk, 10 gp; 0.5 lb; price & weight per square yard.

So, a square yard of silk costs 10 gp and weighs 0.5 lbs.