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ing other marbles out of the circle or into a central
pit.
Mattress: This is straw-filled bedding that
is hung on rope suspenders. The straw provides
cushioning during sleep. BCT is 1 day for a
ropemaker.
Mirror, polished iron: This piece of iron
is polished to the point of being able to see a reflection
of oneself in it. BCT is 1 day for a blacksmith.
Oil flask: A flask of oil is used for lanterns
or hurling at foes among other uses. BCT is 1 day
for a glassblower.
Pantaloons: These are loosely fitting pants,
tied to one’s waist by a string. BCT is 1/2 day for a
tailor.
Paper: This is a substance on which ink and
writing is applied. For information on paper, see
the Papermaking skill in Chapter 8: Skills. BCT is 3
days per sheet.
Pillow: This is made of cloth and is filled
with feathers. A pillow provides comfort for a
character’s head during sleep. BCT is 2 days for a
draper or weaver.
Pipes, musical: Pipes of varying lengths
and precise pitches are arranged abreast so that a
musician may blow into them to create music. Pipes
may be made of a variety of materials, though wood
is the most common. BCT is 3 days for a carpenter.
Pouch, belt: Leather is closed atop by a
drawstring and attached to a belt when used as a
belt pouch. BCT is 2 days for a girdler.
Robe: A robe is a large piece of clothing,
usually with a hood, which drapes completely around
a character’s body. BCT is 1/2 day for a tailor.
Rope, per 50’: It is most convenient to sell
rope per 50’. Rope itself is made from strands of
hemp or flax twisted and braided together, usually
in a thickness ranging from ¼-5 inches in diameter.
BCT is 1 day for a ropemaker.
Rug: This is woven from rough wool and
placed on the ground. BCT is 1 day for a fuller.
Sack: Made from sackcloth, a sack may be
used to hold and transport goods. In some societies,
criminals are sewn into a sack and drowned. BCT
is 2 days for a draper or weaver.
Saddle: This is a seat shaped to fit the inside
contours of the buttocks of a rider on horseback
and made of a leather-covered wooden frame
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