Prepared by Brother Therophilus Ambray,
First Scribe of Mercantile Liturgy, Temple of Waukeen
Filed under the Chamber of Civic Prosperity, Third Ledger of Exceptional Economic Events
In the sacred calculus of prosperity, there are few events more instructive than a sudden and lawful acquisition of lasting wealth. The discovery of the Eye of Bahamut — a vast deposit of chatan, the rare glasslike remnant of lightning-dragon breath upon desert sand — by a trio of adventurers has yielded such a case. This report establishes the nature of their good fortune, its quantified sufficiency, and its standing within the Temple’s estimation of civic stability.
Chatan is an arcane-reactive, obsidian-like material, formerly restricted by spiritual taboo and now legally recognized as a material of research, trade, and regulated artistry. Its only known deposit of significant yield lies deep in the desert and is operated solely by the Red Samooh, a company formed from the original caravan that accompanied the discoverers.
The vein is vast. Only 10% has been mined at time of writing, and already its valuation exceeds many city estates.
In calculating lifelong wealth, this office uses the standard “wealthy lifestyle” benchmark — defined as four gold pieces per day, sustained access to private lodging, security, health, legal services, guild licenses, and social mobility.
Each of the three claimants — Elliana (Genasi), Zephyr (Tabaxi), and Akylla (Tiefling) — has been assigned an equal share of profit from the full vein. The projected amount, pending full extraction, is:
115,000 gold pieces per individual
This sum ensures:
Such equity in distribution reflects a deliberate pact among the three, and is recognized as legally binding under Temple law.
The total value of the vein, upon complete mining and sale, is projected at approximately 1.4 million gold pieces, with division as follows:
| Stakeholder | Projected Share |
|---|---|
| The Three Claimants | 345,000 gp (115k each) |
| Red Samooh Company | ~600,000 gp |
| Operations, Legal Handling, Extraction Tools | Covered internally |
| Bribes, Taxes, and Research Dues | Minimized or absorbed |
This structure, while free of Temple oversight in its internal mechanics, has been acknowledged as sound and sanctified, provided all declared taxes are remitted annually.
According to available filings and second-hand reports, the Claimants have thus far mined approximately 10% of the vein, yielding an early personal gain of ~11,500 gold pieces per individual. Averaged across the year, this represents a passive income of ~220 gold pieces per week per adventurer — enough to sustain not merely a wealthy life, but one of quiet investment, limited patronage, and increasing civic clout.
While details of their reinvestments remain private, Temple scribes and licensed brokers have noted the emergence of several boutique products whose origins suggest chatan inclusion. These innovations, if patented or licensed, may exceed the original value of the vein itself, ushering in a secondary economy of refinement, resale, and replica.
The Claimants are advised — though by no means obligated — to register their intellectual property with the Vault of Contracts and to tithe accordingly should their products pass beyond personal use and into public circulation.
It is the conclusion of this office that these three individuals may be considered, by all proper definition, set for life.
This wealth:
What remains is stewardship — whether they choose to spend, build, or found.
May their ledgers balance,
May their debts be sacred and few,
And may their wealth, though earned in sand and storm, endure beyond it.
Brother Therophilus Ambray
First Scribe of Mercantile Liturgy
Temple of Waukeen