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Keeper rules Foundational 5 min

Marks, Gleam & the Lantern Ledger

The earned economy, optional secondary currency, and hard boundary against paid power.

Need to know

Exact Keeper rules

  • Existing coins become Marks; existing bills become Gleam.
  • Every currency change creates an economy-ledger event.
  • Gleam cannot buy stats, timers, rare guarantees, regions, or casino wagers.

Marks

Jobs, contracts, sales, stories, and expeditions create Marks. Care, travel, education, repairs, housing, crafting, fees, and Circle projects remove them.

Gleam

Gleam can be earned slowly through seasonal milestones and may eventually be purchased. It funds visual identity, saved organization, and supporter recognition.

Lantern membership

Lantern members receive cosmetics and convenience that never increases reward rates, action capacity, timer speed, combat power, species access, or gambling odds.