10/08/2024
I'm writing these down here for use later so I can reference. These currencies are used in the world of a Girl and Her Droid, and are pinned to the value of Astraline, a glowing gas that is used to power everything from homes to vehicles.
Talasha: Used by the Umanakishi tribes in the far northwest, this currency consists of intricately carved tokens made from the claws of mythical birds, symbolizing strength and freedom within their culture.
Elunari: Employed by the Golbi nomadic merchants, these starlight seals are made from rare sandy metal that glows in the sun and represent the community's connection to the divine and celestial trade practices.
Aunari: Utilized by the Zai'jn, these iridescent nebular pearl orbs harvested by predatory oyster like creatures symbolize prosperity and growth, reflecting the culture's focus on agriculture and natural resources.
Voraxi: Teeth from the Voraxian beasts ritually hunted by the Merr'jn. These teeth are marked with the crest of the hunter who killed the beast as part of their blooding to be considered a full adult with the privileges to speak in the tribal meetings. Because only a few beasts can be harvested per year this is a great honor and the currency has a controlled inflation rate. Poaching these creatures is a severe crime and those caught falsely marking the teeth for use as currency are given to the beasts to be eaten alive.
Covari: Created by the Shadow Monastery these coins carved from the shells of giant turtle-like creatures are intricately designed to honor the creatures that helped the Trikonian races survive in this world.
Mikuna: Used by the Tsu'jn, made from intricately woven webbing excreted by the males of the species these scripts contain a holy mantra and color patterns indicating their value. They embody the wisdom and knowledge passed down through generations, reflecting the culture's reverence for tradition and learning.
Chaluma: Employed by the Zelotians, these luminous crystals contain a feint radient energy and are named after a cultural word for harmony and connection, they are believed to be echoes of the voices of their ancestors.
Suryana: This currency, utilized by the Sol Empire, made from a material similar to electrum, these round coins stamped with an ornate sun symbol and the crest of the reigning family refer to the sun's radiance and symbolizes strength, protection, and the cyclical nature of life.
Vayuka: Crafted by the ancient Katin, these ornately carved rectangular tokens are crafted from the same iridescent white mineral used in flying machines that defies gravity when exposed to Astraline. The designs which contain microscopic details reflect their connection to the air and the environment, symbolizing freedom and adaptability. This currency is accepted by all races due to its rarity. No current technology exists to carve this material so intricately.
Yasumi: A digital credit like currency represented by a blue disk with a star constilation. This credit system is used in Nevexus city which was built on an ancient crashed space station and is the center of world technology development and commerce.
Khivar: Employed by the Bathosian Empire, these astral runes stamped into triangle coins made from a synthetic metal have been in circulation since the ancient times when the empire was still spacefaring. The technology to create the metal no longer exists however it can be easily reforged into other forms. Most of the original ship structures and fortifications of the Bathosian territories are made from this material so a supply is still available to create more currency. The punishment for harvesting this metal from the ancient structures is severe, however it is known that there is a criminal underworld mostly made up by the lesser species in the empire that practice this heresy for profit.
