diff --git a/res/armor.xml b/res/armor.xml
deleted file mode 100644
index f26848da2..000000000
--- a/res/armor.xml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,13 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0"?>
-<resources xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude">
-  <!-- this file contains a lot of armor -->
-
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/armor/plate.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/armor/chainmail.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/armor/laenmail.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/armor/laenshield.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/armor/rustychainmail.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/armor/rustyshield.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/armor/shield.xml"/>
-
-</resources>
diff --git a/res/buildings.xml b/res/buildings.xml
deleted file mode 100644
index 02b86d227..000000000
--- a/res/buildings.xml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" ?>
-<buildings xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude">
-  <xi:include href="buildings/castle.xml"/>
-</buildings>
diff --git a/res/herbs.xml b/res/herbs.xml
deleted file mode 100644
index 69c67fe5c..000000000
--- a/res/herbs.xml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,89 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0"?>
-<resources>
-	<!-- this file contains herbs that are part of the alchemy system -->
-
-	<resource name="h0" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Flachwurz -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h1" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Würziger Wagemut -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h2" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Eulenauge -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h3" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Grüner Spinnerich -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h4" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Blauer Baumringel -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h5" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Elfenlieb -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h6" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Gurgelkraut -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h7" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Knotiger Saugwurz -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h8" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Blasenmorchel -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h9" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Wasserfinder -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h10" appearance="herbbag">
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h11" appearance="herbbag">
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h12" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Windbeutel -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h13" appearance="herbbag">
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h14" appearance="herbbag"><!-- Alraune -->
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h15" appearance="herbbag">
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h16" appearance="herbbag">
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h17" appearance="herbbag">
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h18" appearance="herbbag">
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h19" appearance="herbbag">
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-	<resource name="h20" appearance="herbbag">
-		<item weight="0" score="10" herb="yes" />
-	</resource>
-
-</resources>
diff --git a/res/luxuries.xml b/res/luxuries.xml
deleted file mode 100644
index 83c187c6e..000000000
--- a/res/luxuries.xml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,40 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0"?>
-<resources>
-	<!-- this file contains luxury items that are part of the trade system -->
-	<resource name="balm">
-		<item weight="200">
-			<luxury price="4" />
-		</item>
-	</resource>
-	<resource name="spice">
-		<item weight="200">
-			<luxury price="5" />
-		</item>
-	</resource>
-	<resource name="jewel">
-		<item weight="100">
-			<luxury price="7" />
-		</item>
-	</resource>
-	<resource name="myrrh">
-		<item weight="200">
-			<luxury price="5" />
-		</item>
-	</resource>
-	<resource name="oil">
-		<item weight="300">
-			<luxury price="3" />
-		</item>
-	</resource>
-	<resource name="silk">
-		<item weight="300">
-			<luxury price="6" />
-		</item>
-	</resource>
-	<resource name="incense">
-		<item weight="200">
-			<luxury price="4" />
-		</item>
-	</resource>
-
-</resources>
diff --git a/res/ships.xml b/res/ships.xml
deleted file mode 100644
index fbd6ce8e6..000000000
--- a/res/ships.xml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0" ?>
-<ships xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude">
-  <xi:include href="ships/boat.xml"/>
-</ships>
diff --git a/res/weapons.xml b/res/weapons.xml
deleted file mode 100644
index d0b508012..000000000
--- a/res/weapons.xml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,25 +0,0 @@
-<?xml version="1.0"?>
-<resources xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude">
-  <!-- this file contains a lot of weapons -->
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/axe.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/bow.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/catapult.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/crossbow.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/firesword.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/greatbow.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/greatsword.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/halberd.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/laensword.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/lance.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/mallornbow.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/mallorncrossbow.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/mallornlance.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/mallornspear.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/runesword.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/rustyaxe.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/rustygreatsword.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/rustyhalberd.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/rustysword.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/spear.xml"/>
-  <xi:include href="eressea://core/weapons/sword.xml"/>
-</resources>