Axes are among the most widely used tools and weapons in Faerûn. Employed by woodsmen, settlers, soldiers, laborers, and adventurers alike, they serve a dual purpose as both practical tools and reliable arms. Their simple construction, durability, and broad utility ensure constant demand across nearly every settled region.
Usage
Axes are purchased by settlers, lumber camps, caravan companies, militias, military forces, and adventurers. Bulk shipments are commonly sold to frontier settlements, logging operations, and organizations requiring dependable tools and weapons.
| Type | Trade Category | Availability | License Tier | Source Cost | Wholesale Price | Base Price | Premium Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weapons | Weapons & Armor | Common | 1 | 3gp | 4gp | 5gp | 8gp | 3 lbs |
Production Stage: Finished Good
Item Roles: Equipment, Trade Good, Weapon
Production Method: Smithing
Axes are among the most common weapons found throughout Faerûn. Their usefulness as both tools and weapons ensures steady production in nearly every settled region.
Export Locations: Amn, Cormyr, The Dalelands
Premium Markets: Waterdeep, Baldur’s Gate, Athkatla
Exotic Markets: Icewind Dale, Chult, The Shaar
Exotic Market Notes
Icewind Dale: Limited local smithing capacity and harsh conditions create consistent demand for imported tools and weapons.
Chult: Frontier settlements, expeditions, and jungle clearing operations consume large numbers of axes and replacement tools.
The Shaar: Sparse manufacturing infrastructure and vast distances between settlements make imported metal goods highly desirable.
Common Buyers: Adventurers, guards, soldiers, woodsmen, laborers, caravan guards, settlers
Common Producers: Blacksmiths, weaponsmiths, military forges, dwarven craftsmen, village smithies
Profit Potential: Low
Axes require little special storage beyond protection from moisture and corrosion. Large shipments are commonly transported in weapon crates or bundled cargo.
Transport Risks: Low
Storage Difficulty: Easy
Spoilage Risks: None
Inspection Frequency: Occasional
Smuggling Appeal: Low
Regulation Level: Low
Axes occupy a unique position in trade as both tools and weapons. Their broad usefulness creates reliable demand among civilians and military buyers alike. While individual profits are modest, merchants frequently move axes in large quantities to frontier settlements, lumber operations, military outposts, and developing communities.
| Tier | Description |
|---|---|
0 - Open |
This item may be freely bought, sold, transported, and stored without special permits or registration. Open Trade goods form the foundation of everyday commerce and are rarely subject to inspection beyond normal taxation. |
1 - Registered |
This item is legal to trade but may be subject to routine taxation, record-keeping, or inspection when transported in commercial quantities. Merchants conducting regular business in these goods are often expected to maintain a recognized trade registration. |
2 - Controlled |
This item is considered hazardous, specialized, or otherwise regulated. Merchants may be required to obtain a trade license, maintain records of sale, or submit shipments for inspection. Bulk transport is often monitored by guilds, city authorities, or trade officials. |
3 - Restricted |
This item possesses significant economic, strategic, or industrial value. Trade is limited to approved merchants, guild members, chartered companies, or licensed organizations. Unauthorized possession or transport may result in confiscation, fines, or suspension of trade privileges. |
4 - Chartered |
This item is subject to monopolies, exclusive trade agreements, state control, or powerful guild charters. Production, transport, and sale are closely regulated. Access is typically restricted to organizations operating under special contracts, noble grants, or government authorization. |
5 - Prohibited |
This item is illegal to produce, possess, transport, or sell within most jurisdictions. Exceptions are rare and generally require direct authorization from ruling authorities. Violations often carry severe penalties, including imprisonment, asset seizure, exile, or execution. |