Dira

Dira are old imperial era coins of varying value and rarity. They may be collected, traded, and redeemed, much like trading cards. Mithlin pays 29,130 Dokoras for a complete set of Imperial dira.

Each Emperor minted a coin of his or her predecessor, with their likeness and name along with the dates of rule. DIRA were minted in pure silver with high raised edges which was then surrounded by a thin band of the metal of the denomination of the DIRA. Much like present day currency, the DIRA came in copper, bronze, silver or gold. Platinum was not yet needed. Unfortunately, over the passage of time, the thin bands of these denomination markers have either worn off the coins or been removed, leaving most DIRA today as only the plain silver "internal" coin.
Note: For reference, this means the coin was minted in silver, then an additional band of copper, bronze, silver, or gold was added to the outside to note the denomination.

GM Dira Announcements

What's a Dira:

You may have noticed finding something called "an Imperial dira" in a treasure. Looking at it tells you it's an old coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire bearing the image and dates of one of the emperors. If you have a suspicion that some of these might be -very- old and perhaps -very- valuable, you may be right. It makes sense to think that the older the coin, the more valuable it might be, but what do pawnbrokers know? They're not numismatists! You will be able to pawn the diras, but don't expect a knowledable appraisal at a pawnshop.

Going OOC, this is a new system of collectibles, and you can buy cases to keep the diras in from the Coin of the Realm shop. Eventually (like a couple of weeks when I know that everything is working as intended), you'll be able to sell and perhaps buy coins at that same shop. In the meantime, please report any problems you encounter.

Thanks, and have fun, Bartlebee

List of Dira

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Elothean Empress Moliko the Balance. At the bottom are the dates 68-74 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a gavel in a circle of seven stars. (#4)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the S'Kra Mur Emperor Mhalduum the Singer. At the bottom are the dates 216-222 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes.

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Elothean Emperor Mireitha. At the bottom are the dates 288-294 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes.

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Human Emperor Ponthilas IV Lucaid. At the bottom are the dates 316-318 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see an image of the Imperial Observatory. (#50)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Elothean Emperor Piatek. At the bottom are the dates 334-340 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes. (#53)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Halfling Emperor Mamni Timbleton. At the bottom are the dates 341-347 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see "The Timbleton Incident". (#54)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Gor'Tog Emperor Ulthere. At the bottom are the dates 348-354 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see profiles of a band of Dwarves in Imperial armor and the word "Hammerstone". (#55)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the S'Kra Mur Emperor Shakoepi the Dragon. At the bottom are the dates 355-361 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes. (#56)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Elven Emperor Arthitu. At the bottom are the dates 376-382 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see the inscription, "Rendstaan refugees create Stone Clan".

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Halfling Emperor Demin II. At the bottom are the dates 390-396 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes.

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Dwarven Emperor Theksaal II. At the bottom are the dates 416-422 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes. (#65)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head adn name of the Gor'Tog Emperor Vithwok II. At the bottom are the dates 444-450 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes. (#69)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the S'Kra Mur Empress Zayoshsa. At the bottom are the dates 451-457 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a warrior holding a coin. (#70)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Elothean Emperor Cedasye II. At the bottom are the dates 479-485 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes.

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the S'Kra Mur Emperor Merthamone Vanaya. At the bottom are the dates 500-506 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see sparks falling from a comet.

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Dwarven Emperor Glinska. At the bottom are the dates 512-518 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see the Imperial navy smashing a pirate fleet.

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Human Emperor Javaenna. At the bottom are the dates 551-557 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes. (#85)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Human Emperor Egatna Theren. At the bottom are the dates 600-606 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes. (#92)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Dwarven Emperor Skadhren. At the bottom are the dates 607-613 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes. (#93)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Elven Emperor Therithien. At the bottom are the dates 614-617 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a crown with seven gem-tipped spikes. (#94)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Halfling Emperor Duniver. At the bottom are the dates 623-629 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see an Imperial Guardsman. (#96)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Human Emperor Nardosien. At the bottom are the dates 636-636 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see an image of a city in flames. (#99)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Dwarven Emperor Saranell III. At the bottom are the dates 637-642 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a parade of skeletons. (#100)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Elven Emperor Bellisterker. At the bottom are the dates 643-650 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a clenched fist. (#101)

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Elothean Emperor Klyudor. At the bottom are the dates 651-657 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a S'Kra priest holding a sword.

You see an old silver coin from the days of the Seven-Star Empire. On the obverse are the head and name of the Gor'Tog Emperor Vithwok IV, the Young. At the bottom are the dates 663-665 IY. On the reverse side of the coin, you see a cradle. (#104)

Also See

• Coin of the Realm (book)
• Coin of the Realm
• Dira command