Travel & Movement of Goods in the Steel Realms

Travel & Movement of Goods in the Steel Realms is mostly safe. Most inhabitants of the realms do not travel far from their local area. Certain cultures and places are an exception to this, as well as higher social classes in general. Individuals and small groups as well as Parcel Services can sustain the best movement rates. Most people walk about 3-8 miles per day incidentally as part of their job or daily activities. Roads are most often placed with Place and Boundary Markers.

Movement of Peoples & Goods: There is a great deal of Travel & Movement of Goods in the Steel Realms both by individuals from place to place and Parcel Services is accessible to all. This ease of mobility contributes to clashes between species, cultures, and factions. Most inhabitants of the realms do not travel far from their local area, though travel is available to all. Certain cultures and places are an exception to this, as well as higher social classes or those with money in general.

Time and Distance Rates

Movement rates represent comfortable rates and all individuals and animals involved are proficient at doing their jobs to achieve normal travel rates and not moving through Difficult Terrain. In most cases this means the character and/or their mounts will not be fatigued or injured, and have opportunity to rest, relax, and stay healthy as they go. Jeopardizing this could result in malaise, fatigue, or Exhaustion, putting characters at risk if attacked. Daily Movement Rates account for using half the day for travel, rests, setup/take-down of camp or accommodations, care of the living, & maintenance of equipment.

Large Groups: Large groups must have a logistical support mechanism in order to travel. Generally, they must bring their own sustenance, accommodations, shelter, and security. This generally slows down the movement rate by a %, depending on the desired comfort.

Average Daily [Casual] Movement Rates

Movement Method	Primary Roads	Secondary Roads	Unbroken Land
Mounted	24	18	12
Walking (Encumbered)	12	10	8
Walking (Unencumbered)	18	14	12
Transport/Baggage	12	10	8

Pushing the Limits

Travel may be pushed to 150% of normal rates. This will automatically result in Exhaustion for mounts and/or riders/individuals. Those Who Range and some of the World Watcher members can travel at unencumbered travel rates even though they are personally encumbered by gear. They know the land and roads well enough to travel more efficiently.

• Unskilled Riders: A character without skill can increase their movement by riding, but they will automatically suffer a Fatigue or Exhaustion for a number of days per day of riding. Movement rates in excess of normal result in real damage AND exhaustion. The maximum increase that can be sustained is 25% of normal.

Travel Accommodations

Most places have one form or another of accommodations for travelers.

Form	Cost	Features	Privacy
B & B		Short + Medium Stays	Single Room
Boarding House		Extended Stay	Single Room, Living/Bath Shared, Random Inspection
Common Room		Stable/Caravanserai	Shared Room/Bath + Secure Lockers
Common Room		Tavern/Inn	None
Hotel		Short-Extended Stay; Cleaned & stocked daily; Services in-house and close amenities	Bedroom and Living Area
Inn		Short-Extended; Cleaned daily; Service during normal hours	Single Room+ options
Hostel		Most open day-end to day-start	Shared everything
Motel		Right off roads

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