Hovels

Summary

Hovels are simple dwellings in the campaign world, representing basic housing for common folk. In Session 7, the GM establishes that a hovel costs 2.5 gold to purchase, with two hovels costing the same as a single house (5 gold total). This pricing structure is used to illustrate the economic value of currency and demonstrate the significant wealth the party acquired from Pine Cone Man's payment of 45 gold each.

Properties

Hovels serve as the baseline measure of property value in the campaign's economy. The GM specifies that 2.5 gold purchases one hovel, while 5 gold can purchase either two hovels or a single house. This establishes hovels as lower-tier housing options compared to standard houses. The exact physical characteristics of hovels are not described in Session 7, though their classification as simple dwellings suggests they provide basic shelter without amenities.

History

Session 7

Hovels are mentioned during a discussion about the party's newfound wealth after each member receives 45 gold from Pine Cone Man. The GM uses hovels as a reference point to help players understand their purchasing power: "Five gold is enough for you to buy two hovels. What you could buy. You could buy a house."

This prompts Dayna to respond with humor about the lifestyle change such wealth could bring: "Oh, my God. Yeah. I'd never have to wear shoes again." The conversation also includes the suggestion that the party could use their gold to settle in New Smoke, with someone noting "You guys could just live here."

The hovel pricing establishes that the party's 45 gold each represents substantial wealth—enough to purchase 18 hovels per person, or 9 houses—demonstrating how the payment from Pine Cone Man has dramatically changed their economic circumstances.