Prepared for the Chamber of Civic Prosperity by Brother Therophilus Ambray, First Scribe of Mercantile Liturgy, Temple of Waukeen
The city of Athkatla, blessed by the Golden Lady and tempered by the desert’s crucible, stands as a beacon of material devotion. This report outlines the structural underpinnings of its economy, tracing the sacred flow of wealth through sanctioned labor, proper taxation, and judicious redistribution — that it may please Waukeen and instruct her faithful.
Class Composition of Laborers:
| Faction | GDP Share | Summary of Activity |
|---|---|---|
| The Guilds | 35% | Artisanship, regulated markets, urban development |
| The Caravaneers | 15% | Trade tolls, desert passage, import/export duties |
| Temple of Waukeen | 25% | Banking, licensing of miracles, spiritual taxation |
| The Arcanists | 15% | Magical services, education, arcane infrastructure |
| The Shifting Sands | 10% | Smuggling, influence markets, non-sanctioned exchange |
Estimated Annual Intake: ~6.8 million gp
Though Waukeen does not bless idleness, she smiles upon profitable charity.
| Faction | Role in Redistribution | Est. Spend/year |
|---|---|---|
| Temple of Waukeen | Schools, hospitals, alms, loans | ~4.05M gp |
| The Guilds | Worker pensions, apprenticeships | ~650k gp |
| The Arcanists | Wards, libraries, scholarships | ~270k gp |
| The Caravaneers | Waystations, travel aid | ~270k gp |
| The Shifting Sands | Street-level patronage, hush clinics | ~160k gp |
Total Social Spending: ~5.4 million gp/year (≈10% of GDP)
It is the belief of this scribe — and indeed the Temple entire — that economic equilibrium is maintained by motion: coin earned, tithed, and reinvested; miracles paid for and taxed; roads kept safe by fee and fire.
Stagnation is sin.
Excess is sanctified if it is fruitful.
May the coins of Athkatla ring loud and lawful,
May the markets rise with the sun,
And may every hand that earns know the weight of honest gold.
In service to the Golden Lady,
Brother Therophilus Ambray
First Scribe of Mercantile Liturgy
Temple of Waukeen, Vault of Accounts and Offerings