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[[File:storage_sprites_preview.png|right]]Types of items used for '''storage''' include [[container]]s, [[cabinet]]s, [[barrel]]s, [[large pot]]s, [[bag]]s, [[bin]]s, and [[bookcase]]s. All storage objects are used to hold items, from personal possessions to [[gem]]s, [[alcohol]], [[seed]]s, [[quarry bush]] leaves, and even living [[creature]]s, but their use is context-sensitive, so you cannot for example use your barrels for storing [[coin]]s.
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Types of items used for '''storage''' include [[container]]s, [[cabinet]]s, [[barrel]]s, [[large pot]]s, and [[bin]]s. All storage objects are used to hold items, from personal possessions to [[gem]]s, [[alcohol]], [[quarry bush]] leaves, and even living [[creature]]s, but their use is context-sensitive, so you cannot use your barrels for storing [[coin]]s, but you ''can'' {{key|b}}uild a bag as a dwarf's personal storage object, analogous to a chest.
  
Chests, coffers, and boxes are subsumed under ''boxes'' in the [[status]] stocks screen, and these can be built as "[[container]]s" from the {{key|b}}uilding menu, {{key|f}}urniture submenu to satisfy the "Needs: X Chests" requirement for nobles. Each other storage object type has its own entry.
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Chests, coffers, boxes and bags are subsumed under ''boxes and bags'' in the [[status]] stocks screen, and these can be built as "[[container]]s" from the {{key|b}}uilding menu to satisfy the "Needs: X Chests" requirement for nobles. Each other storage object type has its own entry.
  
To examine a storage object's contents, select the object location with the mouse. If the storage object isn't selected (say, if there are multiple items or units on the same tile) it should be selectable as a tab on the upper right of the window.
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To examine a storage object's contents when the storage object is in a stockpile, select the object location with the {{key|k}} key. Then, use {{key|+}} and {{key|-}} until the storage object is highlighted, then press {{key|enter}}. Press {{key|enter}} again to select the contents, if any. The i{{key|t}}ems command can be used to see items that are stored in a built storage object. See also, [[stocks]].
  
 
== Barrels, bins, bags, pots ==
 
== Barrels, bins, bags, pots ==
 
[[Barrel]]s are [[wood]]en or [[metal]] containers that are useful for storing items in a [[Stockpile#food|food stockpile]] and are used to store [[alcohol]], [[plant]]s, [[seed]] bags, [[meat]], [[Creature#Aquatic|fish]], [[dwarven syrup]], [[quarry bush]] leaf bags, [[flour]] bags and [[dye]] bags, cooked food, [[fat]] and [[tallow]], and all [[prepared organs]]. They are made at a [[Carpenter's workshop]] with 1 log or at a [[Forge]] with 3 bars of metal. Barrels can be disabled in a stockpile to prevent haulers from running off with everything else inside to pick up a stray seed.
 
[[Barrel]]s are [[wood]]en or [[metal]] containers that are useful for storing items in a [[Stockpile#food|food stockpile]] and are used to store [[alcohol]], [[plant]]s, [[seed]] bags, [[meat]], [[Creature#Aquatic|fish]], [[dwarven syrup]], [[quarry bush]] leaf bags, [[flour]] bags and [[dye]] bags, cooked food, [[fat]] and [[tallow]], and all [[prepared organs]]. They are made at a [[Carpenter's workshop]] with 1 log or at a [[Forge]] with 3 bars of metal. Barrels can be disabled in a stockpile to prevent haulers from running off with everything else inside to pick up a stray seed.
  
[[Pot]]s, an alternative for barrels, can be made of wood, stone, clay, glass, or metal. Pots can also be used to store alcohol and other related liquids, though clay pots (earthenware) must be [[glaze]]d to hold liquids. Pots hold the same amount as barrels (60 total units of food, or 30 units of alcohol) and weigh 1/4th as much as a barrel of equivalent material. Except for a few barrel-specific requirements, pots are generally a superior replacement.
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[[Pot]]s, an alternative for barrels, can be made of wood, stone, clay, glass, or metal. Pots can also be used to store alcohol and other related liquids, though clay pots (earthenware) must be [[glaze]]d to hold liquids. Pots hold the same amount as barrels (60 total units of food, or 30 units of alcohol) and weigh one fourth as much as a barrel of equivalent material. Except for a few barrel-specific requirements, pots are generally a superior replacement.
  
 
[[Bin]]s are containers, again made from wood or metal, used for most non-food items. They are sent to all the other stockpiles (with the exclusion of the [[refuse]], [[stone]] and [[graveyard]] piles) and will hold much larger stacks of items, making organizing those endless piles of +giant cave spider silk socks+ and trade goods much easier to manage. They are made at a [[Carpenter's workshop]] with 1 log or at a [[Forge]] with 3 bars of metal. Bars and blocks will stack into a bin, but not into any other container, so a stockpile with bar/block enabled will default to requesting bins.
 
[[Bin]]s are containers, again made from wood or metal, used for most non-food items. They are sent to all the other stockpiles (with the exclusion of the [[refuse]], [[stone]] and [[graveyard]] piles) and will hold much larger stacks of items, making organizing those endless piles of +giant cave spider silk socks+ and trade goods much easier to manage. They are made at a [[Carpenter's workshop]] with 1 log or at a [[Forge]] with 3 bars of metal. Bars and blocks will stack into a bin, but not into any other container, so a stockpile with bar/block enabled will default to requesting bins.
  
[[Bag]]s are used to store [[seed]]s, [[quarry bush]] leaves, [[mill]] products ([[flour]], [[sugar]], [[dye]]), [[gypsum plaster]], [[quicklime]] and [[sand]] ("[[powder]]s"). They are made from [[plant fiber]] (or [[silk]]) [[cloth]], [[leather]], or [[adamantine]]. Bags are used to gather and transport powders the same way [[bucket]]s are used to carry [[water]]. Bags can be placed inside other containers, such as barrels. They are made at a [[Clothier's shop]] with 1 cloth or at a [[Leather works]] with 1 leather.
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Bags are used to store [[seed]]s, [[quarry bush]] leaves, [[mill]] products ([[flour]], [[sugar]], [[dye]]) and [[sand]] ("[[powder]]s"). They are made from [[plant fiber]] (or [[silk]]) [[cloth]], [[leather]], or [[adamantine]]. Bags are used to gather and transport powders the same way [[bucket]]s are used to carry [[water]]. Bags can be placed inside other containers, such as barrels. Bags can be placed as [[furniture]] and then function as [[coffer]]s (see below). They are made at a [[Clothier's shop]] with 1 cloth or at a [[Leather works]] with 1 leather.
  
 
Empty barrels, pots, bins and bags can all be stored in a [[furniture]] [[stockpile]].
 
Empty barrels, pots, bins and bags can all be stored in a [[furniture]] [[stockpile]].
  
 
== Cabinets and "chests" ==
 
== Cabinets and "chests" ==
These two containers are both furniture items only. A [[stone]] chest is called a '''coffer''', and a [[glass]] chest is called a '''box''', but they are used for the same purpose.
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These two containers are both furniture items only. They must be built in rooms assigned to dwarves in order to fulfill the dwarves' room requirements. Cabinets are used to store clothing, and chests are used to store everything else.
  
They must be built in rooms assigned to dwarves in order to fulfill the dwarves' room requirements. Cabinets are used to store clothing, and chests are used to store everything else.  Also, locations like [[tavern]]s, [[temple]]s, [[library|libraries]], and [[hospital]]s need containers for their supply storage.
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Also, the [[hospital]] needs containers for its supply-storage.
  
Once built as furniture, their contents can be viewed by clicking on them with the mouse.
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A [[stone]] chest is called a '''coffer''', and a [[glass]] chest is called a '''box''', but they are used for the same purpose. Bags can also be built as chests.
  
== Quick reference ==
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Once built as furniture, their contents can be viewed with the {{k|t}} menu.
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== Quick Reference ==
 
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{{storage table row|container=[[Animal trap]]|stockpile=Animals|furniture=y|solidcap=30000|liquidcap=|stores=Vermin, Bait|graphic=[[File:animal_trap_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Barrel]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Barrels|furniture=n|solidcap=6000|liquidcap=6000|stores=Food, Alcohol, Extracts, Milk, Lye, Bags|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
}}
 
{{storage table row|container=[[Armor stand]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Armor Stands|furniture=y|solidcap=60000|liquidcap=|stores=Armor|graphic=[[File:armor_stand_sprite.png]]|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Equipment#Backpacks|Backpack]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Backpacks|furniture=n|solidcap=30000|liquidcap=|stores=Food|graphic=[[File:backpack_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=n|glass=n|metal=n|cloth=y|leather=y|ceramic=n|sup_cloth=3
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{{storage table row|container=[[Bin]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Bins|furniture=n|solidcap=6000|liquidcap=|stores=Items, Jugs, Flasks|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Bag]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Bag|furniture=n|solidcap=60000|liquidcap=|stores=Seeds, Leaves, Powders|graphic=[[File:bag_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=n|glass=n|metal=n|cloth=y|leather=y|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Bucket]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Buckets|furniture=n|solidcap=|liquidcap=600|stores=Milk, Lye, Water<sup>2</sup>|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Container|Box]]<br/>Chest<br/>Coffer|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Boxes|furniture=y|solidcap=60000|liquidcap=|stores=Bags: Seeds, Leaves, Powders<br/>Others: Owned items|graphic=[[File:chest_sprite.png]]|stone=Coffer|wood=Chest|glass=Box|metal=Chest|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Flask]]<br/>Vial<br/>Waterskin|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Flasks|furniture=n|solidcap=|liquidcap=180|stores=Alcohol, Water<br/>Vials: Extracts|stone=n|wood=n|glass=Vial|metal=Flask|cloth=n|leather=Waterskin|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Barrel]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Barrels|furniture=n|solidcap=60000|liquidcap=60000|stores=Food, Alcohol, Extracts, Milk, Lye, Bags|graphic=[[File:barrel_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Equipment#Backpacks|Backpack]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Backpacks|furniture=n|solidcap=3000|liquidcap=|stores=Food|stone=n|wood=n|glass=n|metal=n|cloth=y|leather=y|ceramic=n|sup_cloth=3
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Bin]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Bins|furniture=n|solidcap=60000|liquidcap=|stores=Items, Jugs, Flasks|graphic=[[File:bin_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Equipment#Quiver|Quiver]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Quivers|furniture=n|solidcap=1200|liquidcap=|stores=Ammunition|stone=n|wood=n|glass=n|metal=n|cloth=y|leather=y|ceramic=n|sup_cloth=3
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Bucket]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Buckets|furniture=n|solidcap=|liquidcap=6000|stores=Milk, Lye, Water<sup>2</sup>|graphic=[[File:bucket_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=Bag<br/>Chest<br/>Coffer<br/>Box|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Boxes and Bags|furniture=Special|solidcap=6000|liquidcap=|stores=Bags: Seeds, Leaves, Powders<br/>Others: Owned items|stone=Coffer|wood=Chest|glass=Box|metal=Chest|cloth=Bag|leather=Bag|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Cabinet]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Cabinets|furniture=y|solidcap=60000|liquidcap=|stores=Owned clothing|graphic=[[File:cabinet_sprite.png]]|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=Pouch|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Tools{{verify}}|furniture=n|solidcap=100|liquidcap=|stores=Coins (in [[adventurer mode]])|stone=n|wood=n|glass=n|metal=n|cloth=y|leather=y|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Cage]]<br/>Aquarium<br/>Terrarium|stockpile=Animals|furniture=y|solidcap=60000|liquidcap=60000|stores=Creatures, Vermin<br/>Aquarium: Water|graphic=[[File:cage_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=Cage|glass=Terrarium<br/>Aquarium|metal=Cage|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Cabinet]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Cabinets|furniture=y|solidcap=6000|liquidcap=|stores=Owned clothing|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Coffin]]<br/>Casket<br/>Sarcophagus|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Coffins|furniture=y|solidcap=60000|liquidcap=|stores=Creature/Vermin Corpses/Remains|graphic=[[File:coffin_sprite.png]]|stone=Coffin|wood=Casket|glass=Coffin|metal=Sarcophagus|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Jug]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Tools|furniture=n|solidcap=|liquidcap=1000|stores=Royal Jelly, Honey, Rock Nut Oil|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=y|sup_stonewood=4
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Flask]]<br/>Vial<br/>Waterskin|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Flasks|furniture=n|solidcap=|liquidcap=1800|stores=Alcohol, Water<br/>Vials: Extracts|graphic=[[File:flask_collection_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=n|glass=Vial|metal=Flask|cloth=n|leather=Waterskin|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Large pot]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Large pots/food storage|furniture=n|solidcap=6000|liquidcap=6000|stores=Food, Alcohol, Bags|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=y|sup_stonewood=4
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Hive]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Tools|furniture=y|solidcap=5000|liquidcap=5000|stores=Honey Bees, Royal Jelly, Honeycomb|graphic=[[File:hive.png]]|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=y|sup_stonewood=4
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{{storage table row|container=[[Nest box]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Tools|furniture=y|solidcap=200|liquidcap=|stores=Eggs|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n|sup_stonewood=4
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Jug]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Tools|furniture=n|solidcap=|liquidcap=10000|stores=Royal Jelly, Honey, Rock Nut Oil|graphic=[[File:jug_sprite.png]]|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=y|sup_stonewood=4
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{{storage table row|container=[[Hive]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Tools|furniture=y|solidcap=500|liquidcap=500|stores=Honey Bees, Royal Jelly, Honeycomb|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=y|sup_stonewood=4
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Large pot]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Large pots/food storage|furniture=n|solidcap=60000|liquidcap=60000|stores=Food, Alcohol, Bags|graphic=[[File:large_pot_sprite.png]]|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=y|sup_stonewood=4
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{{storage table row|container=[[Wheelbarrow]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Wheelbarrows|furniture=n|solidcap=10000|liquidcap=|stores=Hauled items|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Minecart]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Minecarts|furniture=n|sup_furn=5|solidcap=500000|liquidcap=500000|stores=Hauled items;<br/>[[Minecart#Loading_liquids|scooped]], but not loaded: Water, Magma|graphic=[[File:minecart_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Minecart]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Minecarts|furniture=n|sup_furn=5|solidcap=50000|liquidcap=50000|stores=Hauled items;<br/>[[Minecart#Loading_liquids|scooped]], but not loaded: Water, Magma|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Nest box]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Tools|furniture=y|solidcap=2000|liquidcap=|stores=Eggs|graphic=[[File:nest_box_sprite.png]]|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n|sup_stonewood=4
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{{storage table row|container=[[Cage]]<br/>Terrarium<br/>Aquarium|stockpile=Animals|furniture=y|solidcap=6000|liquidcap=6000|stores=Creatures, Vermin<br/>Aquarium: Water|stone=n|wood=Cage|glass=Terrarium<br/>Aquarium|metal=Cage|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=Pouch|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Tools{{verify}}|furniture=n|solidcap=1000|liquidcap=|stores=Coins (in [[adventurer mode]])|graphic=[[File:pouch_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=n|glass=n|metal=n|cloth=y|leather=y|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Animal trap]]|stockpile=Animals|furniture=y|solidcap=3000|liquidcap=|stores=Vermin, Bait|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Equipment#Quiver|Quiver]]|stockpile=Finished Goods > Type > Quivers|furniture=n|solidcap=12000|liquidcap=|stores=Ammunition|graphic=[[File:quiver_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=n|glass=n|metal=n|cloth=y|leather=y|ceramic=n|sup_cloth=3
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{{storage table row|container=[[Coffin]]<br/>Casket<br/>Sarcophagus|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Coffins|furniture=y|solidcap=6000|liquidcap=|stores=Creature/Vermin Corpses/Remains|stone=Coffin|wood=Casket|glass=Coffin|metal=Sarcophagus|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Weapon rack]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Weapon Racks|furniture=y|solidcap=60000|liquidcap=|stores=Weapons|graphic=[[File:weapon_rack_sprite.png]]|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Weapon rack]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Weapon Racks|furniture=y|solidcap=6000|liquidcap=|stores=Weapons|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
{{storage table row|container=[[Wheelbarrow]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Wheelbarrows|furniture=n|solidcap=100000|liquidcap=|stores=Hauled items|graphic=[[File:wheelbarrow_sprite.png]]|stone=n|wood=y|glass=n|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
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{{storage table row|container=[[Armor stand]]|stockpile=Furniture > Type > Armor Stands|furniture=y|solidcap=6000|liquidcap=|stores=Armor|stone=y|wood=y|glass=y|metal=y|cloth=n|leather=n|ceramic=n
 
}}
 
}}
 
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*Jugs are mini containers for honey and royal jelly and can be stored inside Bins, in this sense they are like Bags.
 
*Jugs are mini containers for honey and royal jelly and can be stored inside Bins, in this sense they are like Bags.
 
*Bags are mini containers for powders and can be stored inside Barrels/Large Pots if holding food items.
 
*Bags are mini containers for powders and can be stored inside Barrels/Large Pots if holding food items.
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*Bags are like Chests/Coffers/Boxes made of cloth or leather, can be placed as furniture in the same fashion.
 
*Flasks/Waterskins/Vials are different names for the same containers depending on the material it's made from.
 
*Flasks/Waterskins/Vials are different names for the same containers depending on the material it's made from.
 
*Chests/Coffers/Boxes are different names for the same piece of furniture depending on the material it's made from.
 
*Chests/Coffers/Boxes are different names for the same piece of furniture depending on the material it's made from.
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{{Buildings}}
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