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{{Incomplete|Needs descriptions of Elven and Fae woven silk}} |
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===Elothean silk=== |
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:Extremely fine and light, and is made from special Elothean-bred silkworms that only eat lotus leaves (or blossoms?) that only a few Elothean artisans know the full process for creating. |
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===Elven silk=== |
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:Quote Abasha: "Elves make it." |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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===Fae woven silk=== |
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:A diaphanous spidersilk handwoven by the Fae themselves. Note: also called Fae-spun silk and Fae-woven silk. |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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===Firesilk=== |
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:A fabric containing red silk threads that cause the fabric to shimmer with red fire as the light catches it. |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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===Icesilk=== |
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:A [[Kaldar]] invention from their homeland of [[Albaria]], so called because of the silvery white warp threads that glitter icily against the metallic threads used in the weft of the loom. |
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::Example - The silvery white warp threads of the cloak glitter icily against the lavender-hued metallic threads used in the weft of the loom. |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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: A more in depth post about Icesilk, what it can be used for and how it is made can be found here - [[http://www.elanthipedia.com/wiki/Post:Icesilk_-_8/19/2009_-_21:04:33]] |
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===Khiynit=== |
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:A type of gossamer silk that is harvested from the sand spiders of the [[Velaka]]. Has a rough texture, and only comes in desert hues. Very strong and malleable. |
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:Only one merchant is known to work with it, named [[Hhtuassa]]. She only works for S'Kra Murs. |
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:It is a gossamer, harvested by Hhtuassa and several other weavers of Velaka. Rather a difficult material to produce. |
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:It is produced from sand spiders fed on a diet of yeehar blood laced with fiber from the iroepi root and hhyssk'et berry. The result is khiynit. Very strong, yet maleable. |
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===Marblesilk=== |
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:Marblesilk is a product of a specific [[Prydaen]] family that is made as a solid piece. It is created as one solid piece, and any attempt to cut it into smaller pieces (such as for alterations) will cause it to completely unravel.<ref>[[Post:Fabric_frustration_-_1/7/2009_-_20:55:00 |Post:Fabric frustration - 1/7/2009 - 20:55:00]]</ref> |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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===Moonsilk=== |
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:A very pale blue silk with an opalescent sheen, stone-washed to give it a heavy texture and a slight nap. |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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===Musparan silk=== |
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:Silk crafted in Muspar'i, said to be the best quality silk that can be obtained. |
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===Nightsilk=== |
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:A unique form of spidersilk, harvested specifically from the black spiders that live within the mists of the [[Forest of Night]]. Identical to spidersilk, but is supposedly easier to dye black. |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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===Nightreaver/Nightweaver/Nightstalker silk=== |
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:Thick, strong silks with a very high luster. Comes from the corresponding types of [[unyn]]s. |
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: This material, or spinnerets must be provided for alterations. |
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===Shadowsilk=== |
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:A specially processed, magical form of silk that absorbs light rather than reflecting it. |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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===Spidersilk=== |
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Silk harvested from spiders, particularly the larger ones, and processed using secret techniques invented by [[Demosel]]. Creates an incredibly strong but lightweight material. |
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===Steelsilk=== |
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:A strong silk with strands of steel in the weave used for the reinforcement of seams and containers. |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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===Stormsilk=== |
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:A fabric containing spun platinum and tarnished silver warp threads ranging in color from black to grey to silver that give it a stormy look, making the fabric appear to crackle with electricity when the light catches it. |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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===Watersilk=== |
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:A supple fabric-like material that drapes and shimmers beautifully, holding the lustre of silk and movement of water. |
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: This material must be provided for alterations. |
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==References== |
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==Also See== |
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* [[Special Materials]] |
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