Quick Question: Hold Economies : V

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:59 am

Hi, I'm wondering what the different holds' economic "backbones" are, so to speak. I was wandering around Markarth and it was very clear that silver is what keeps them going. Raw materials, products and other economic factors - again using Markarth as an example, Forsworn raids are rauaging their trade would be what I'd describe as a "factor" - are what I'm interested in. Hope someone out there can shed some light, thanks!

» Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:47 am

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/11919

» Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:42 pm

Major Holds:

Spoiler

Whiterun: Major resources: Leather, Iron, and Corundum, meat and game.

Markarth: Major resources: Dwemer metal, silver, and gold.

Riften: Major resources: Ebony and Malachite, wood, vegetables.

Solitude: Major resources: Moonstone and Quicksilver, fish.

Windhelm: Major resources: Malachite and Ebony from Morrowind, fish, leather.

Minor Holds:

Spoiler

Falkreath - Plenty of wood and birds means plenty of arrows from fletchers.

Morthal - Marshy ingredients are plentifully sold, but selections are limited here due to the largely isolated community and resource-poor surroundings.

Dawnstar - A small trade hub in the far northern reaches, a fairly good selection of non-local goods is often found here.

Winterhold - This is the place to go if you want magical gear. Spell tomes, scrolls, and robes can be bought for cheap and are readily available in Winterhold.

Well that was very helpful, indeed!

It doesn't well go into products or factors, though. Thanks, iZsoul.

» Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:44 pm

I'd add honey,mead and fish to Riften, in-game dialogue backs this.