As usual, trying to answer these hypothetical questions will allow us to see a much bigger picture, and by the time you’re done reading this article you should know a lot more about medieval finance, theology and philosophy. For a skimmer’s convenience, I bolded keywords and juicy bits besides my juiciest conclusions at the end.
The Medieverse: Tim's Realistic "medieval" FANTASY Blog
Debunking medieval myths and misconceptions in fantasy to learn more about the real Middle Ages.