> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vikingsvalley.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vikingsvalley.app/gameplay/raids/provisions.md). # Provisions Before initiating a Raid, every Crew must be supplied with provisions. Without provisions, Vikings cannot begin their journey. Provisions represent: * food * operational supplies * equipment maintenance * expedition preparation * long-distance travel resources This system creates an important strategic and economic layer inside Vikings Valley, encouraging players to carefully manage resources and plan their expeditions efficiently. *** ## Dynamic Provision System Provision costs are dynamically adjusted depending on: * island level * reward conditions * economic stability * ecosystem activity The ODDIE System continuously monitors the state of the economy and adapts provision costs accordingly. Depending on the current economic state: 🟢 Stable\ 🟡 Adjusting\ 🔴 High Emission Provision costs may increase or decrease in order to maintain long-term sustainability across the ecosystem. *** ## Provision Cost Scaling Higher level islands require significantly greater preparation and operational resources. As island difficulty increases: * provision costs increase * operational risk increases * reward potential increases This creates a balanced risk versus reward system across all stages of progression. *** ## Strategic Resource Management Managing provisions efficiently is one of the most important aspects of Vikings Valley. Players must carefully decide: * which islands to Raid * how often to deploy Crews * when to reinvest Poor resource management may reduce progression efficiency over time. *** ## Economic Sustainability A percentage of provision costs is permanently burned through the ODDIE System. This mechanism helps: * reduce excessive token emissions * lower sell pressure * maintain ecosystem balance Provision systems are one of the core economic stabilizers of Vikings Valley --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.vikingsvalley.app/gameplay/raids/provisions.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.