The Gorean Price List
The following is a tentative price list. As prices fluctuate between quality and location on Earth, so should they on Gor. This is just a guideline. N/A means I had nothing to base this on in Earth terms (ie: there are no riding birds on Earth like a tarn)
CTb = Copper Tarsk bit
CT = Copper Tarsk
ST = Silver Tarsk
GT = Gold Tarn
Dwt GT = Double Weight Gold Tarn
"Prices, of course, tend to fluctuate with given markets and seasons. If there are few such on the market in a given time, their prices will tend to be proportionately higher." HUNTERS OF GOR, Pg. 32
A golden tarn disk was a small fortune. It would buy one of the great birds themselves, or as many as five slave girls." TARNSMEN OF GOR, Pg. 191
"The tarn I had sold in Kasra, for four golden tarn disks." TRIBESMEN OF GOR, Pg. 43
Animals
Item Description Price
Bosk, sire Breeding Bull 5 GT
Bosk, heifer Breeding Cow 3 GT
Bosk, Steer For pulling wagons, meat 2 GT
Bosk, Steer For sacrifice 1 GT
Kailla, sire Breeding stud 5 GT
Kailla, mare Breeding/riding 4 GT
Kailla, average Gelded for riding 3 GT
Sleen, any Guard, attack 4 GT
Tarn, war Battle bird 5 GT
Tarn, racing Racing bird 4 GT
Tarn, cargo Cargo bird 3 GT
Tarsk, sire Breeding hog 3 ST
Tarsk, breeding Breeding sow 2 ST
Thalarian Transport lizard 4 GT
Verr, sire Breeding billy 3 ST
Verr, herd Herd nanny 2 ST
Alcohol
•per keg (6 gallons, 120 glasses)
•per bottle (16 oz, 4 glasses)
•per cask (1 gallon, 20 glasses)
"I threw a silver tarsk, to the proprietor of the paga tavern, and took in return one of the huge bottles of paga, of the sort put in the pouring sling." RAIDERS OF GOR, Pg., 111 (I believe that this refers to a "talu", a two-gallon measure.)
Item Description Price
Ale Ale (keg) 4 ST
Ka la na Red wine (bottle) 3 CT
Ka la na Red wine (cask) 1 ST, 5 CT
Mead Honey wine (cask) 2 ST
Paga Beer (keg) 4 ST
Sul-paga Vodka (keg) 6 ST
Wine, regular White or red (bottle) 3 CT
Wine, regular White or red (cask) 1 ST, 5 CT
Wine, Turian Syrupy wine (bottle) 4 CT
Wine, slave or breeding Self explanatory(keg) 1 ST
Food Supplies
Item Description Price
Bosk Carcass, dressed 300 - 500 lbs 3 GT
Tarsk Carcass, dressed 100 - 300 lbs 5 ST
Tabuk Carcass, dressed 100 lbs 4 ST
Vulo, plucked 2 - 5 lbs 25 CT
Eels, live 25 per barrel 1 ST
Fish, fresh 10 lb box 1 ST
Fish, smoked 10 lb box 5 ST
Vegetables, fresh 10 lb crate 1 ST
Fruits, fresh 10 lb crate 1 ST
Dairy, Bosk Milk per quart 10 CT
Dairy, Bosk Cheese per 10 lb block 1 ST
Dairy, Verr Cheese per 5 lb block 50 CT
Dairy, Bosk Butter per 10 lb case 50 CT
Sugar per 50 lb bag 1 ST
Flour, sa-tarna per 50 lb bag 1 ST
Spices per lb 1 - 2 ST
Herbs Fresh, potted, large 50 CT
Salt, Tahari, cylinder 40 lbs 2 ST
Blackwine beans Thentian, 1 lb pouch 2 ST
Honey Torvaldian, 1 lb 1 ST
Beans Dried, 1 lb 50 CT
Bosk Strips, dried smoked, 1 lb 1 ST
Leathers and Furs
– A full, tanned piece of leather or a fully tanned fur pelt
"'The price of a good sleen pelt is now a silver tarsk,' said Arn." HUNTERS OF GOR, Pg. 23
This would be like buying from the outdoor trapper. Once the fur goes to the tanner and furrier, the price goes way up. The price of hides and furs is based on current prices for a cow hide and/or bear skin.
Item Description Price
Bosk Hide Heavy, for soles, harness 1 DTW GT
Bosk Hide Split, lighter for clothes, boot shanks 1 GT
Verr Hide Light, like suede 5 ST
Tarsk Hide Heavy, for soles 7 ST
Sleen Raw Fur price, not finished 1 ST
Sleen Fur, fully tanned with hair 2 Dwt GT
Larl Fur, brown, tawny 2 Dwt GT
Scents
– per 1 oz bottle
"'We have here,' said I, 'a scent that might be worthy of a Ubara of Ar. ''It is only eight stone of gold,' said I, obsequiously, 'for the vial.'" MARAUDERS OF GOR, Pg. 114
Item Description Price
Capture Scent Chloroform (1 pint bottle) 3 ST
FW perfume Rare, expensive 4 ST
FW perfume Common, less expensive 1 - 2 ST
Slave perfume Heavy, cheaper 20 - 30 CT
Soap Per bar or cake 5 CT
Bath Oils Small decorative vial 10 - 15 CT
Harness
Item Description Price
Driving, Bosk Pulling Wagons 1 GT
Driving, Kailla Pulling lighter wagons 7 - 8 ST
Flying (straps) For Tarns 1 - 2 ST
Bridle, Tarn With straps 3 ST
Bridle, Kailla With bit and reins 2 ST
Saddle, Tarn Self explanatory 2 Dwt GT
Saddle, Kailla Self explanatory 3 GT
Pack Saddle, Tarn For cargo tarns 1 - 2 GT
Pack Saddle, Kailla With panniers and breast strap 7 - 8 ST
Wagons
Item Description Price
Wagon people's Ubar's Wagon, humungous! 25 Dwt GT
Wagon people's Regular Wagon, still pretty big 8 - 9 Dwt GT
Merchant's wagon Large, (needs 4 bosk) 6 Dwt GT
Merchant's wagon Regular, (needs 2 bosk) 5 Dwt GT
Cart Needs 1 bosk or kailla 5 GT
Household
– because all of these items are hand-maid (Gor having no mass production), each is a work of art, and substantially more expensive than buying a set of dishes in today's market.
Item Description Price
Plates, common Ceramic, wood, metal 60 CT
Plates, fancy Gold or silver plated 5 ST
Tankards Metal 1 ST, 50 CT
Goblets, common Metal 1 ST
Goblets, fancy Crystal, gold or silver plate (each) 2 – 5 GT
Bowls, common Ceramic, wood, metal 30 CT
Bowls, fancy Gold or silver plated 2 – 3 ST
Paga bowls Ceramic, footed 100 CT
Cutlery, plain Metal, assorted 1 CT
Cutlery, fancy Gold or silver plate, assorted 1 ST
Lamps, plain Bronze or copper 1 ST
Lamps, fancy Gold plated 2 - 3 ST
Candlesticks Single, iron 50 CT
Candlesticks Multiple, iron (trident) 1 - 2 ST
Candlesticks Single, gold/silver plate 2 ST
Candlesticks Multiple, gold/silver plate (trident) 5 ST
Candles, tallow Common, white (box of 12) 15 CT
Candles, beeswax Fancy/colored/scented (box of 12) 50 CT
Rence paper Stationary, box of 50 sheets 50 CT
Inks All colors, per 6 oz bottle 50 CT
Braziers, common Iron, for travelling 1 ST
Oil, Thalarian For lamps, (1 gallon) 20 CT
Pillows, bedroom Linen, 1' x 2', vulo down filled 1 - 2 ST
Pillows, fancy Satin, 16", vulo down filled 1 - 2 ST
Carpet, small 3' x 5' hand woven 2 ST
Carpet, medium 5' x 8' hand woven 4 ST
Carpet, large 10' x 12' (for a wagon) 8 ST
Carpet, fancy 5' x 8' with designs 1 - 2 GT
Tapestry, small 5' x 8' with custom design 1 - 2 GT
Tapestry, large 10' x 12' with custom design 3 - 4 GT
Chair, wooden Carved, no arms 5 ST
Chair, padded Carved, with arms and padding 1 GT
Table, wooden Seats 4, temwood, carved 2 GT
Table, wooden Seats 8, temwood, carved 5 GT
Table, tavern Tavern style, plain, planks 5 ST
Bed, double Stationary bed/ slat or rope 7 ST
Bed, canopy Carved, four poster, large 5 ST
Cradle For the little Rarius 7 ST
Bed linens Double (two pillow cases) 3 ST
Tablecloth, linen Good white or cream linen 2 - 3 ST
Tablecloth, fancy Embroidered 3 - 4 ST
Mirror, regular Wall mounted 5 ST
Mirror, fancy With carved frame 1 GT
Pot, cooking Steel, 10 gallon 7 ST
Fry Pans iron, set of 3 3 ST
Pans, roasting steel, large 3 ST
Rep Cloth, cleaning square cut 1 CT
Oil, vial Metal cleaning 1 CT
Whetstone sharpen weapons 1 CT
Soap, laundry 10 lbs 50 CT
Sewing Kit travelling 1 CT
Leather Kit, repair travelling 1 CT
Botas wine skins 5 CT
Slaves
There are many quotes on the prices of slaves, the prices are not consistent. They range from a few coppers to 40+ gold. To see some of these quotes, click here.
"Most Gorean Masters could not afford more then one girl." BEASTS OF GOR, Pg. 234
Item Description Price
Slaves Depends upon the training and beauty perceived by the buyer 2 CT to 40 GT
Slave Paraphernalia
Item Description Price
Bells Sold in a box of 20, silver tone 1 ST
Belly chains Light, gold/silver tone 50 CT
Bina Basic slave jewellery, cheap 1 CT
Binding Fiber Yellow, strong, (per Gorean Foot) 5 CTb
Branding irons Made to order 5 ST
Branding racks Wooden and metal with rings 5 ST
Cage, iron 3'H x 3'W x 4'L, with lock 1 GT
Chain, heavy For suspending cages, etc. 15 CT
Chain, light Sold by the Gorean Foot 1 CT
Collars, fancy Enameled silver plate 1 ST
Collars, steel Strong and serviceable 50 CT
Gags Leather 3 for 5 CT
Manacles, iron For wrists and ankles 2 ST ea
Nipple rings Silver or gold 1-5 ST
Slave silk Various colors, per yard 10 CT
Whip, leather Single bullwhip (12' long) 5 ST
Whip, leather 3-strand (black or brown) 3 ST
Please make note these are just average prices. Goreans did haggle and barter for items. These prices are not set in stone and can be changed to your preference.
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