Small Towns and Small Cities

Larger towns and all large cities are fairly self-sufficient. Trade is generally limited to villages, and places where specific specializations are lacking. Market potential is four times the village population. The population only counts able-bodied citizenry. Demand is willingness to buy, and not ability to purchase. Willingness to buy is based on availability of items per week. Willingness to buy common items, if needed, averages 1% per week, uncommon items, if needed, averages 2% per week, and rare items, if needed, averages 5% per week.

Smaller towns are not as self-sufficient. They usually buy what they cannot make from caravans and other towns nearby. Trading one item for another is practiced frequently.