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{{Material
First discovered when searching the [[Pejek Bog|Pejek region]] of [[Therengia]], this gem is found encapsulated within petrified peat nestled far below the surface. The ground's high water content combined with rare minerals in the bedrock cause accumulations of silica and other elements during the crystallization process.
|description=First discovered when searching the [[Pejek Bog|Pejek region]] of [[Therengia]], this gem is found encapsulated within petrified peat nestled far below the surface. The ground's high water content combined with rare minerals in the bedrock cause accumulations of silica and other elements during the crystallization process.


Named for the [[dragon's mouth orchid]] that grows primarily in bogs, the alexandrite has been magically enhanced to suppress its greener shades in favor of colors reminiscent of the flower's velvety petals.
Named for the [[dragon's mouth orchid]] that grows primarily in bogs, the alexandrite has been magically enhanced to suppress its greener shades in favor of colors reminiscent of the flower's velvety petals.


Depending on the lighting, the jewel exhibits silvery indigo, vivid pink or twilight purple hues.
Depending on the lighting, the jewel exhibits silvery indigo, vivid pink or twilight purple hues.
|type=gems

|stype=alexandrites
This material must be provided for [[alterations]].[[provided for alterations::true| ]] They are currently only available as part of jewelry sold by [[Blanve's Bounty]].
|rarity=quest-only

|CTag=blue, pink, purple
==Items==
|special=none
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|altrules=If part of a wedding item, the usage counts as a verbed item.
{{RefAl}}
|altsum=As wedding item will count as verbed
{{Cat|Gems,Alexandrites,Materials}}
|noalt=No
|crafting=No
|alchemy=No
}}

Latest revision as of 17:17, 7 August 2021

Orchid alexandrite at a Glance
Material Type Gems, Alexandrites
Colors Blue, Pink, Purple
Rarity Quest-Only
Cultural Relevance None
Required for Alterations Yes (additional rules)

First discovered when searching the Pejek region of Therengia, this gem is found encapsulated within petrified peat nestled far below the surface. The ground's high water content combined with rare minerals in the bedrock cause accumulations of silica and other elements during the crystallization process.

Named for the dragon's mouth orchid that grows primarily in bogs, the alexandrite has been magically enhanced to suppress its greener shades in favor of colors reminiscent of the flower's velvety petals.

Depending on the lighting, the jewel exhibits silvery indigo, vivid pink or twilight purple hues.

Alteration Rules

This material is required for alterations.

If part of a wedding item, the usage counts as a verbed item.



Raw Material Sources

Items

ItemSource isRarity is
Curved golden earcuff tipped with an orchid alexandriteBlanve's Bounty (4)
Curved platinum earcuff tipped with an orchid alexandriteBlanve's Bounty (4)
Curved silver earcuff tipped with an orchid alexandriteBlanve's Bounty (4)
Item:Radiant orchid alexandrite nestled in a silver filigree brooch
Modest golden choker accented with a trillion-cut orchid alexandriteBlanve's Bounty (4)Blanve's Bounty (3)Blanve's Bounty (2)
Modest platinum choker accented with a trillion-cut orchid alexandriteBlanve's Bounty (4)Blanve's Bounty (3)Blanve's Bounty (2)
Modest silver choker accented with a trillion-cut orchid alexandriteBlanve's Bounty (4)Blanve's Bounty (3)Blanve's Bounty (2)
Plum spun glitter pancake tutu swagged with orchid alexandrite dropletsLimited Treasures (2)
Radiant orchid alexandrite nestled in a golden filigree broochBlanve's Bounty (4)Blanve's Bounty (3)Blanve's Bounty (2)
Radiant orchid alexandrite nestled in a platinum filigree broochBlanve's Bounty (4)Blanve's Bounty (3)Blanve's Bounty (2)
... further results

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