East Pass (trade route)

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A pass through the Darlom Mountains, linking Kythus with Tabras. This pass is controlled by Qulani whom have toll gates at each end. Most traders will trade their goods to the Qulani merchants at these posts, whom then carry the wares through the mountains, where foreign merchants trade in a similar manner.

The most intriguing example is the passage of goods between Kythus and Tabras via the Zoöcëskup (East Pass), a pass through the Darlom Mountains, linking the two kingdoms.

This pass is controlled by Külanë whom have toll gates at each end. Most traders will trade their goods to the Külanë merchants at these posts, whom then carry the wares quite literally through the mountains, where foreign merchants trade in a similar manner. Of course the Külanë themselves may decide to keep a portion of the goods to suit their own needs as well.

The choice to pay the toll/tarrifs or trade to the Külanë largely depends on how much of a profit the merchant thinks they'll make after paying the tolls, and the time/expense of travelling to through to the other side.

Külanë in general tend to undervalue material wealth on an individual basis, so trading with them is easier and often a good deal for merchants either selling or buying. Food, spices, and medicinal herbs are always a welcome, as they have very limited agricultural options. Generally stuff they can't obtain or make themselves living where they do is a safe bet. Their communal property cultural norms make small personal items of less trade value. You might try communal items they can share with each other, like furniture, or pottery but there's no guarantee of a sale.

charge fees based on estimated value of cargo both ways. Safer, but at additional cost that may ifset additional gains in trade. Also I am uncomfortable travelling for days underneath all that stone.