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{{Material
The translucent gemstone is most notable for its ghostly blue glow. The shape of the glowing light within can be manipulated by the alchemist-artisan prior to preservation, although this is limited to simple patterns, such as spirals or fans, not complex imagery. Due to its nature, asarenjan is not suitable for faceting and is typically presented as a cabochon or other rounded shape. It can also be made into simple, stylized shapes, though not with intricate detailing.
|description=The translucent gemstone is most notable for its ghostly blue glow. The shape of the glowing light within can be manipulated by the alchemist-artisan prior to preservation, although this is limited to simple patterns, such as spirals or fans, not complex imagery. Due to its nature, '''asarenjan''' is not suitable for faceting and is typically presented as a cabochon or other rounded shape. It can also be made into simple, stylized shapes, though not with intricate detailing.


Origin: Mariners who sail through shallow seas are familiar with the phenomenon of mareel or sea sparkle, a ghostly blue glow that sometimes appears on the surface of the water as it is disturbed. Scholars of the Merelew faction of the Trickling Sun discovered that this blue glow is created by marine plankton, which exhibit bioluminescence when disturbed. Early attempts to harness the glowing blue water were unsuccessful, as the organisms stop glowing when they die.
Origin: Mariners who sail through shallow seas are familiar with the phenomenon of mareel or sea sparkle, a ghostly blue glow that sometimes appears on the surface of the water as it is disturbed. Scholars of the [[Merelew]] faction of the [[Trickling Sun]] discovered that this blue glow is created by marine plankton, which exhibit bioluminescence when disturbed. Early attempts to harness the glowing blue water were unsuccessful, as the organisms stop glowing when they die.


Fortunately, determined alchemists of the Inverted Crucible discovered a process that allows them to preserve the glow within a glassy resin. Further, they discovered that they could create patterns within the glowing light by controlling how they manipulated the plankton just before preserving them.
Fortunately, determined alchemists of the [[Inverted Crucible]] discovered a process that allows them to preserve the glow within a glassy resin. Further, they discovered that they could create patterns within the glowing light by controlling how they manipulated the plankton just before preserving them.


Usage Guidelines: The proper spelling/capitalization is asarenjan (lowercase). When describing quantities of asarenjan, amber is a good analogy. (It would be "three pieces of asarenjan," not "three asarenjans.")
Usage Guidelines: The proper spelling/capitalization is asarenjan (lowercase). When describing quantities of asarenjan, amber is a good analogy. (It would be "three pieces of asarenjan," not "three asarenjans.")
|type=gems

|rarity=quest-only
Additionally, the stone's glow is most evident in darkness and it is not bright enough to light up a room. If the tap references any light giving properties (glowing, luminous, bioluminescent, etc.), asarenjan must be explicitly named in the tap so as to identify the source of the glow (and distinguish it from magical items). Words like "bioluminescent" or "bioluminescence" are acceptable descriptions of the glow, as the glow is biochemical in nature.
|CTag=blue

|quality=glowing
Required to be provided for [[alteration]]s.[[provided for alterations::yes| ]]
|special=merelew style, Hollow Eve

|altrules=If the tap references any light giving properties (glowing, luminous, bioluminescent, etc.), asarenjan must be explicitly named in the tap so as to identify the source of the glow (and distinguish it from magical items). Words like "bioluminescent" or "bioluminescence" are acceptable descriptions of the glow, as the glow is biochemical in nature.
==Items==
|altsum=if item tap mentions glowing, asarenjan must be explicitly referenced as the source.
{{MSearch|asarenjan}}
|noalt=No
{{RefAl}}
|crafting=No
{{Cat|Gems,Materials}}
|alchemy=No
}}

Latest revision as of 22:30, 22 November 2023

Asarenjan at a Glance
Material Type Gems
Colors Blue
Innate Qualities Glowing
Rarity Quest-Only
Cultural Relevance
Required for Alterations Yes (additional rules)

The translucent gemstone is most notable for its ghostly blue glow. The shape of the glowing light within can be manipulated by the alchemist-artisan prior to preservation, although this is limited to simple patterns, such as spirals or fans, not complex imagery. Due to its nature, asarenjan is not suitable for faceting and is typically presented as a cabochon or other rounded shape. It can also be made into simple, stylized shapes, though not with intricate detailing.

Origin: Mariners who sail through shallow seas are familiar with the phenomenon of mareel or sea sparkle, a ghostly blue glow that sometimes appears on the surface of the water as it is disturbed. Scholars of the Merelew faction of the Trickling Sun discovered that this blue glow is created by marine plankton, which exhibit bioluminescence when disturbed. Early attempts to harness the glowing blue water were unsuccessful, as the organisms stop glowing when they die.

Fortunately, determined alchemists of the Inverted Crucible discovered a process that allows them to preserve the glow within a glassy resin. Further, they discovered that they could create patterns within the glowing light by controlling how they manipulated the plankton just before preserving them.

Usage Guidelines: The proper spelling/capitalization is asarenjan (lowercase). When describing quantities of asarenjan, amber is a good analogy. (It would be "three pieces of asarenjan," not "three asarenjans.")

Alteration Rules

This material is required for alterations.

If the tap references any light giving properties (glowing, luminous, bioluminescent, etc.), asarenjan must be explicitly named in the tap so as to identify the source of the glow (and distinguish it from magical items). Words like "bioluminescent" or "bioluminescence" are acceptable descriptions of the glow, as the glow is biochemical in nature.



Raw Material Sources

Items

ItemSource isRarity is
Brinewood book graced with the image of AlunaTomes of Lorefestival
Draping mask of oceanic orichalcum chains scattered with motes of asarenjanLimited Treasures (6)festival
Gargantuan sea dragon skull with bioluminescent asarenjan and emerald eyesLimited Treasures (5)
Hollow Eve 439 giftSleeping Dragon Corn Maze 447/End lootSleeping Dragon Corn Maze 443/End lootIcheaHollow Eve Festival 439end loot
Kiralan flanchards inlaid with asarenjanItem:Seasilk saddlebag embroidered with a chariot drawn by sea-creaturesauction
Kiralan peytrel inlaid with an undersea cityscapeItem:Seasilk saddlebag embroidered with a chariot drawn by sea-creaturesauction
Kiralan war shield glimmering with motes of asarenjanHollow Eve Festival 436/Auctionauction
Large angle harp of carved wraith-bone inset with dual rows of asarenjanLimited Treasures (5)
Nacre-bone leviathan skull inlaid with ghostly pale asarenjan symbolsLimited Treasures (6)Item:Decrepit sunken leather haversack supported by a knotted rope strapfestival
Pair of stained glass dragonfly wings trimmed in bioluminescent asarenjan stonesLimited Treasures (7)festival
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