The Dragon Tablets – Iteration Three: Gear, Part I

The Dragon Tablets setting is mostly TL3, but with some TL4 elements. The gear listed below is taken from GURPS Low-Tech and GURPS Dungeon Fantasy 1: Adventurers.

A number of proper nouns are mentioned in this post for the first time in this series. There will be more details on those in the future.

Modifiers

Not all gear is standard gear. If it is crafted better or worse than the standard, the classification of those differences will be listed here.

Beading: It works as Beading from LT 38. CF +2 or +8.

Cheap: It works as Cheap from LT 14. CF -0.5.

Cloth of Gold/Silver: It works as Cloth of Gold/Silver from LT 38. CF +3 or +30.

Disguised: It works as Disguised from LT 14. CT +1 or +4.

Dyeing: It works as Dyeing from LT 38. CF +1.5, +6, or +30.

Enamel: It works as Enamel from LT 38. CF +2, +4, or +10.

Etching: It works as Etching from LT 38. CF +1.5 or +4.

Expensive: It works as Expensive from LT 14. CF +1.

Figurative Painting: It works as Figurative Painting from LT 38. CF +2, +4, or +10.

Fringe, Feather, or Fur Trim: It works as Fringe, Feather, or Fur Trim from LT 38. CF +1.5 or +4.

Gilding: It works as Gilding from LT 38. CF +0.5, +2, or +20.

Inlay: It works as Inlay from LT 38. CF varies.

Quality: It works as Quality from LT 14. CF +0, +4, or +19.

Relief: It works as Relief from LT 38. CF +1.5 or +4.

Rugged: It works as Rugged from LT 14. CF +1.

Smuggling Gear: It works as Smuggling Gear from LT 126. CF +1, +3, +7, or +15.

Styling: It works as Styling from LT 14. CF +1, +4, or +9.

Tapestry Weaving: It works as Tapestry Weaving from LT 38. CF varies.

Core Technologies

The following core technologies are available.

Chemistry

The people of Elessar have the best chemists in Menorra. The list below is what’s generally available. Added notes indicate what Elessarian chemists can do.

Alcohol: Ethyl Alcohol and Heat Distillation up to 70% alcohol content, though Elessarian distillations can reach 81%.

Acids: Acetic Acid, through oxidation of alcohol and Inorganic Acids. Elessarian chemists could make acetic acids with a concentration of up to 36% and they could make Aqua Regia.

Pigments: Mineral and Organic.

Other Chemicals: Salt, Alum, Potash, Petroleum, Ether, and Saltpeter.

Fuel and Power

Fire: Wood, Charcoal, Fats, Oil, and Waxes, Agricultural Waste, Dung, and Peat.

Accelerant: 1 gallon. $3, 6 lbs.

Oil: DF 24. $2, 1 lb.

Animal Power: Breast-Strap Harness, Shoulder Yoke, and Horse Collar.

Water and Wind: Undershot Watermill, Overshot Watermill, and Windmill, but not with rotating bearings.

Tools and Basic Equipment

Carpentry: Adze, Bow Drill, Pump Drill, Lathe, Saw, Square, Auger, and Brace and Bit.

Chemical: Alembic, Aludel, Crucible, and Cupel/Scorifier.

Cloth and Leather: Awl, Sewing Needle, Spindle, Scissors, Thimble, and Treadle/Flying Loom.

Fishing: Fish Trap, Fishhook, and Net.

Fishhooks and Line: DF 23. $50, 0.1 lb.

Mining and Tunneling: Chisel, Large Crowbar, Hammer, Pick, and Shovel.

Smithing: Anvil, Hammer, Pliers, Shears, Tongs, Draw Plate, File, and Jeweler’s Tools.

Stone Knapping: Soft Hammer, Stone Hammer, Small Punch, and Chest Punch.

Backpack Alchemy Lab: DF 26. $1,000, 10 lbs.

Backpack Armoury Kit: DF 24 $600, 20 lbs.

Carpenter’s Kit: LT 30 $250, 21 lbs.

Fletcher’s Kit: LT 30 $95, 4 lbs.

Smith’s Kit: LT 30 $330, 17.5 lbs or $1,530, 117.5 lbs.

Stoneworker’s Kit: LT 30 $551, 42.5 lbs.

Tailor’s Kit: LT 30 $95, 2.75 lbs.

General Equipment

The following everyday things are available.

Shelter

Improvised Shelter: Lean-To and Semi-Prepared Shelter.

Tent, 1-Man: DF 23 $50, 5 lbs.

Tent, 2-Man: DF 23 $80, 12 lbs.

Tent, 4-Man: DF 23 $150, 30 lbs.

Tent, 20-Man: DF 23 $300, 100 lbs.

Tent, Bedouin: LT 32 $340, 200 lbs. Used by Gords.

Tent, Legionary: LT 32 $225, 45 lbs.

Yurt: LT 32 $480, 200 lbs or $1,200, 500 lbs. Used by Mâzhus.

Semi-Portable Housing Elements: Door, Partition, Beaded Curtain, Carpet, Folding Screen, and Wicker Fence,.

Domestic Conveniences

Heating and Cooling: Brazier, Warming Pan, and Water Jug.

Fan: LT 33 $10, 0.25 lbs.

Parasol: LT 33 $12, 3 lbs.

Bull’s-Eye Lantern: DF 26. $100, 2 lbs.

Candle, Beeswax: LT 33 $9, 1 lb.

Candle, Tallow: LT 33 $5, 1 lb.

Covered Lantern: LT 33 $40, 2.5 lbs.

Fireseed: Throw it. When it collides with something of substantially higher mass, it flares up into a campfire sized fire. It does 1d fire damage to anyone caught in the flare-up.

Helmet Lamp: DF 25. $100, 2 lbs.

Oil Lamp: LT 33 $10, 4 lbs.

Torch: LT 33 $7, 1 lb.

Furniture

Household Furniture: Collapsible Bed, X-Frame Chair, and X-Frame Table.

Bedding: Headrest, Mattress, Hammock, Pillow, and Sheets.

Blanket: LT 33 $20, 4 lbs.

Sleeping Fur: DF 23. $50, 8 lbs.

Containers and Storage

Barrel: LT 34. Various sizes, costs, and weights.

Basket: LT 34. Wicker Baskets of various sizes, costs, and weights.

Bottle: LT 34. Glass Bottles of various sizes, costs, and weights.

Bucket: DF 24. $15, 4 lbs.

Chest, Wooden: LT 34. Wooden Boxes of various sizes, costs, and weights.

Jar: LT 34. Earthenware Jars of various sizes, costs, and weights.

Metal Boxes: LT 34. Various sizes, costs, and weights.

Pouch: LT 34. Leather pouches of various sizes, costs, and weights.

Sack: LT 34. Cloth Bags of various sizes, costs, and weights.

Vial, Crystal: DF 24. $5, 0.25 lb.

Container Options: Compartmentalized, Locked, Reinforced, and Waterproof.

Personal Gear and Consumer Goods

Fire-Starting Gear: Firebow and Prepared Block.

Alchemist’s Matches: DF 25. $15, 0.25 lb.

Burning Glass: DF 26. $40, 0.25 lb.

Enhanced Tinder: LT 35 $2, 0.1 lb.

Flint: LT 35 $2, 0.2 lb.

Grooming: Bathtub.

Brush: LT 36 $6, 0.5 lb.

Comb: LT 36 $3, 0.2 lb.

Razor: LT 36 $18, 0.2 lb.

Soap: LT 36 Bar $27, 1 lb.

Tweezers: LT 36. $5, neg.

Load-Bearing Gear: Carrying Frame, Carrying Straps, and Carrying Yoke.

Backpack, Frame: DF 23. $100, 10 lbs.

Backpack, Small: DF 23. $60, 3 lbs.

Delver’s Webbing: DF 25. $160, 3 lbs.

Potion Belt: DF 25. $60, 1 lb.

Quick-Release Backpack: DF 25. $300, 3 lbs.

Luxuries: Perfumes, Cosmetics, Spices, and Jewelry.

Distilled Liquors: LT 37 $20, 1 pint.

Fermented Beverages: LT 37 $5, 1 gallon.

Herbal Preparations LT 37 $36, 1 lb. Different cultures have different beverages, e.g. chocolate, coffee, or tea.

Pipe: LT 37 $3, 1 lb.

Tobacco: LT 37 $12, 1 lb.

Water Pipe: LT 37 $35, 4 lbs. Are used in Gordfast.

Entertainment

Games and Toys: Dolls and Kite.

Board Games: LT 39 $40, 3 lbs.

Cards: LT 39 $400, 0.5 lb.

Dice: LT 39. Dice with two, four, six, or twenty sides. $6, neg.

Tiles: LT 39. Dominoes set $22, 1.5 lbs. Mah jong set $44, 3 lbs.

Public Events and Facilities: Public Spectacles, Automata, and Bathhouse.

Sporting Gear: Ball, Stick, and Discus.

Fireworks: The Mâzhusian Yänhä guild is the only ones who know how to make fireworks.

Camping and Survival Gear

Group Basics: DF 23. $50, 20 lbs.

Personal Basics: DF 23. $5, 1 lb.

Rations: DF 23. $2, 0.5 lb.

Elven Rations: DF 25. $15, 0.5 lb.

Ogre Rations: Use Dwarven Rations. DF 25. $5, 1 lb.