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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Grabuto138" data-source="post: 4334085" data-attributes="member: 61053">While I think your interpretation of how the world might look given the teleportation circles is entirely plausible and defensible, it is not how my world would look or, I suspect, most campaigns.Temples and Arcane academies will simply not allow their inner sanctums to be become magical bus terminals. They have priorities other than turning a buck and would not allow the traffic.Becoming a Wizard is a long and difficult process demanding dedication and sacrifice. There are easier ways to become rich, if that is your goal. Wizards will not, as rule, have an interest in commerce and will not casually sell their services as a wage slave for a merchant guild. For the most part they will have contempt for the green grocers and money changers who do not appreciate or understand the refined art of magic. They are the theoretical physicists of the fantasy world. Certainly there will be exceptions, but they would be a plot hook rather than a foundation of the economic system. Since the default system is “Points of Light,” and the world you describe is essentially a pro-globalization person’s wet and wildest dream, I think it is safe to assume that the global economy is less integrated than you imagine as a default campaign.There are cursed items: “Some magic items might be a bit harder to identify, such as cursed or nonstandard items, or powerful magical artifacts.” PH 223.  The few magic dealers are quirky characters. They are Comic Book Guy, or Johnny Depp from the 9th Gate. Finding them and using their services is a plot hook. Going to the City of Brass is also a plot hook.Like I said, I think your interpretation is plausible, but we should not assume it as a default condition.ED: I should have just said "ditto coldpheasant."</blockquote>

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