In the world of Paragon, no official transaction takes place without the use of Qualun—a unit of value that represents more than just wealth; it is a symbol of civilization.
Qualun was first created by one of the Seven Apeiron, Tarra Vual, known by the title Vual the Wisdom. She is the eternal bearer of knowledge, the guardian of harmony, and the protector of a balanced social structure.
Vual devised this currency system as a solution to the economic chaos of the past, when Paragon was still trapped in the barter age—where a basket of fruit could be traded for a gem, and a single loaf of bread might cost a noble family's tapestry. This imbalance not only ignited conflicts between villages and cities but also turned commerce into a haven for deception and manipulation.
Witnessing the growing disorder, Vual descended from her throne atop the Yggdrasil Summit, and established a unified system of value—measurable and accepted by all sentient beings across Paragon. Thus, Qualun was born.
Forged from a blend of rare metals and imprinted with magical seals that can only be crafted under the authority of Paragon's central financial institution—Civitas Numenera—Qualun holds a value that cannot be counterfeited.
1 Qualun, in modern world valuation, equals approximately 3.64 UDR.
This makes a bounty of 88 million Qualun an absolutely staggering fortune. By current standards, it's the equivalent of over 308.6 million dollars—not placed on a criminal syndicate... but on a seventeen-year-old boy.
This isn't just a wanted notice.
It's a declaration:
A threat has risen against the very foundation of the world.