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;Saffron Topaz
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:Mined from an area north of Langenfirth, this topaz is a deep orange color like saffron. Uncut, it can at first glance resemble amber. Immokokkon gem.
:Mined from an area north of Langenfirth, this topaz is a deep orange color like saffron. Uncut, it can at first glance resemble amber. Immokokkon gem.

;Xibar Topaz
:These topazes rain down from the sky when the moon [[Xibar]] moves especially close to Elanthia, which only happens once every few decades. While it remains close to Elanthia, special devices called gweriela can be used to send colored topazes that represent different emotions which vanish when Xibar moves away. The clear Xibar topazes that rain from the heavens remain, however, and are considered extremely rare.


;Imperial Topaz
;Imperial Topaz

Revision as of 21:47, 27 June 2008

Metals

Lumium

Looks sort of like the dull side of tin foil. Not very pretty, and not used much for jewelry purposes, because, well, it looks like cheap silver, and if you're going to have something that looks like cheap silver, you might as well just have silver, get it scuffed up, and use this in a weapon anyway! This is classified as "very rare". Very soft, extremely rigid, extremely light.

Niniam

This is a sort of sedimentary substance, sort of like the limestone you'd find in the cracks of old igneous rocks. Its crystal form is a white powder, while its metal form is a dark blue-grey. It takes a LOT of heat to work with, and isn't in the least suitable for jewelry. Another "very rare" substance. Hard, somewhat brittle, very light.

Damite

In its raw form, this is black, sort of like granite, only not as pretty, and very difficult to work with. In large quantities, it's even harder to work with. It isn't at all suited to jewelry use, but makes for nice weapons and maybe even armor, or so the rumor goes. This is also "very rare". Very hard, very flexible, and extremely heavy.

Glaes

This is a gorgeous metal -- sort of a glossy, near-translucent blue-black. If a smith is god-like in his abilities, it will go white in the forging process, at which point it can be colored with crushed gems. It is found in veins of lava, in extremely tiny quantities. It is qualified "extremely rare". Extremely hard, extremely flexible, extremely heavy.

Kertig

These are tiny blobs of silvery-black metal that comes from meteors and comets, so keep your eyes on the skies! Or, since it weighs a lot more than lead, maybe keep digging deeper, because when this hits the ground, it usually ends up several feet below it. Beautiful enough to be used for (weighty) jewelry, this extremely rare metal is much more commonly used by forgers. Absurdly hard, fairly flexable, very heavy.

Anlora-avtoma

Rare and bluish-white in color. May be Elothean in origin. Rumored to have other special properties.

Silks

Spidersilk

Silk harvested from spiders, particularly the larger ones.

Shadowsilk

A special form of silk that absorbs light rather than reflecting it.

Nightsilk

A unique form of spidersilk, harvested specifically from the black spiders that live within the mists of the Forest of Night.

Steelsilk

A strong silk used for the reinforcement of seams and containers.

Watersilk

A supple fabric-like material that drapes and shimmers beautifully, holding the lustre of silk and movement of water.

Firesilk

A fabric containing red silk threads that cause the fabric to shimmer with red fire as the light catches it.

Moonsilk

A very pale blue silk with an opalescent sheen, stone-washed to give it a heavy texture and a slight nap.

Stormsilk

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.

Gems

Diamonds

Pink Diamond
From far southern mines.
Blue Diamond
Rare and exceptional.
Smoky Diamond
Has prismic earthy tones.
White Diamond
The purest of all.
Molten-core Diamond
(more information needed)
Dalterein Diamond
Named for Natashya Dalterein, this incredibly rare gem must undergo a special process known only to the Immokokkon brothers before it gains its exceptional qualities. As the time of day changes, the inner hues of the diamond slowly shift between different colors. Only two are currently known to exist.

Rubies

Midnight Ruby
The most glamorous of the deep-red rubies, the midnight ruby has a black lustre which gives the gem a velvet-like texture. Often found in ground beneath obsidian, it shows best in full daylight, where its claret personality can overcome daunting ebony overtones. This gem does not do well when paired with other stones, and works best as a brooch or pendant. It is found in good, large qualities of 2 or more carats. This gem is often offered as a talisman to ward off evil. Immokokkon gem.
Moonspun Ruby
A shaft of silver generally runs through the center of a moonspun ruby, giving it a distinctive appearance which many mistake for a pink topaz. The color range for this gem is anywhere from pale pink to deep rose, and the best are cut so the silver shaft resembles a crescent moon. This "flaw" of the mineral emits sharp silvery glints that "erupt" from the surrounding shade. The moonspun ruby is exceptionally rare, and never found in finished pieces of more than a half-carat. Immokokkon gem.
Starlight Ruby
Gossamer pink which glitters in deep reds and silvers, and often possesses what appears to be a star nestled near its center. Immokokkon gem.
Serpent Ruby
A ruby with a single inclusion running down the center of the gem, causing it to resemble the slitted eye of a serpent.
Teiro's Hate Ruby
An incredibly rare ruby that has only to date been found on Andreshlew. This ruby is a rich blood red with night-black inclusions in the heart of the gem.
Star Ruby
The common name for any ruby displaying the property of asterism, which is an impurity that causes the appearance of a multi-rayed star when light strikes the gem.
Imperial Ruby
A rare kind of ruby with seven rays instead of the more common six, called an imperial ruby in tribute to the Seven Star Empire.

Emeralds

Glacier Emerald
A very rare pale green emerald from deep in the mountains of Ker'Leor. Immokokkon gem.
Winter Emerald
Mined deep within the mountains of Ker'Leor, the winter emerald is so named because of the perpetual layer of snow which blankets the upper atmospheres of that range. Of a deep green, the emerald is a favorite of the Elothean Lorethew, who spent enormous sums to carve the gem into artistic shapes. Faceted along each curve, for example, a winter emerald in the shape of a spiral appears twice its size and glitters wonderfully in even the lowest light. It is a dense gem, as is appropriate to this kind of lapidation. It is deep green in color, which flashes with hints of gold and silver. Immokokkon gem.

Sapphires

Twilight Sapphire
Usually colored a deep blue, has at least three stars upon its polished surface. The finest examples have one large star in the center with two or three smaller ones around it. Immokokkon gem.
Tempest Sapphire
A stormy mixture of blue and grey with just a hint of darkness in its depths.
Crimson Sapphire
Truly rare, is of a delicate rose to peachy color, usually featuring one or two stars.
Star Sapphire
The common name for any sapphire displaying the property of asterism, which is an impurity that causes the appearance of a multi-rayed star when light strikes the gem.
Imperial Sapphire
A rare kind of sapphire with seven rays instead of the more common six, called an imperial sapphire in tribute to the Seven Star Empire.

Topazes

Starfire Topaz
A particularly vibrant bicolored blue and white (clear) topaz.
Smoky Topaz
Traditional and high-quality. Though the name is often associated with the dark brown color, it can range anywhere from dark yellow to near-ebony. Immokokkon gem.
Saffron Topaz
Mined from an area north of Langenfirth, this topaz is a deep orange color like saffron. Uncut, it can at first glance resemble amber. Immokokkon gem.
Xibar Topaz
These topazes rain down from the sky when the moon Xibar moves especially close to Elanthia, which only happens once every few decades. While it remains close to Elanthia, special devices called gweriela can be used to send colored topazes that represent different emotions which vanish when Xibar moves away. The clear Xibar topazes that rain from the heavens remain, however, and are considered extremely rare.
Imperial Topaz
May refer to two things: A rare topaz with a brilliant golden yellow hue, or a topaz with seven rays instead of the more common six, called an imperial topaz in tribute to the Seven Star Empire.

Opals

Sunset Opal
This painfully rare pale pink opal, with its mixture of deep blue, forest green, gold, silver and crimson flecks, catches the light and creates a fiery, sunset-like explosion in any jewelry setting.
Frostflare Opal
Tiny multihued snowflake-shaped crystals hang suspended in the heart of the frostflare opal.

Pearls

Moon Pearl
Coveted for its rarity, this pearl can only be harvested by the Merelew, from oysters that live in the deepest depths of the ocean. Its lustrous pale blue sheen is reminiscent of Xibar's moonlight and is enhanced by the sparkling gems set into the precious metal surrounding the perfect sphere.
Damaryn Pearl
Once known as the 'Eye of Damaris', this pearl is a pale shade of grey with faint blue striations that shimmer within its depths.
Damilyo Pearl
The damilyo pearl is the prize of Surlaenis. Named for its luminous sheen, the tiny jewels deserve their name of 'starfire'.
Idopun Pearl
Black as night, the idopun pearls have an exquisite lustre.
Geshi Pearl
The 'ice' pearls are as white as the snow on the mountain rim.
Dafora Pearl
As bright a yellow as the heart of the sun. These pearls are best set off by a platinum or silver setting.
Talan Pearl
The talan pearls are a rose pink color that darkens to crimson in weak light.

Other/Misc

Chakrel
See full entry under Chakrel.
Dragonfire amber
Special techniques known only by the artisan Vashlar Wyrmtongue are used to extract sap from the dragonwood tree which is hardened into this amber. It is a rich golden hue with twisting dark red inclusions.
Dragon's blood crystal
Rare gem only found in Vashlar Wyrmtongue's wares. It is dark red like freshly spilled blood with tiny golden inclusions.
Crystalline dragon's tear
Info needed.

Magic Enhancers

The below materials are found in items created by the merchant Halsyrr, student of Imadrakhet. [1]

Ithridu

An alloy of several lesser alchemical radicals with neitrice, a small quantity of ithridu worn on the body can improve one's ability to cast a spell.

Negnetha

Water and Earth elementals are employed in the production of Oil of Negnetha, which is then added to a vitreous damarisine fluid and quick-hardened to produce a dark, shiny metallic material which can improve one's aim with a targetted spell.

Keismin

Through a secret process handed down through the generations, our family extracts alchemical-grade ismenite from star-iron, then bonds it with aethereal radicals to produce keismin, a substance which can be used to accelerate the preparation of a spell.

Dhhresh

Discovered by the brilliant alchemist Q'zhialamon, dhhresh is a unique ceramic compound which accelerates the targetting of attack spells.