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 ==Metals==
 A [[mine]] produces twelve units of one of these four metals. Mines can be diversified to produce small amounts of the other three metals.
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 Chunks of tempest jade are scored with a lightning bolt symbol.
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 ===Weltsilver===
 This is a precious metal found in veins of reddish, glistening ore that look like bleeding wounds in the rock.  Legend says it is the blood of giants or first people that fell on the ground during some titanic battle. It is commonly found near deposits of other precious metals. Once refined it appears similar to silver, but more lustrous, and a little heavier. It is quite malleable, and has the fascinating quality of both warming up quite slowly and cooling down very quickly.

Hailmur: /* Iridescent Gloaming */

2022-03-16T22:20:53Z

Iridescent Gloaming

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	Iridescent gloaming is a powerful dye produced as a by-product in the manufacture of Rainbow Silk, a strong thread that is valuable both for embroidered decorations and for making beautiful cloth. The thread is tough and hard to snap or sever, requiring steady application of pressure to cut making it highly prized.		Iridescent gloaming is a powerful dye produced as a by-product in the manufacture of Rainbow Silk, a strong thread that is valuable both for embroidered decorations and for making beautiful cloth. The thread is tough and hard to snap or sever, requiring steady application of pressure to cut making it highly prized.

	The silk is spun from the cocoons of the [[Mundane beasts#Iridescent Butterfly\|iridescent butterfly]], a gorgeous insect with rainbow coloured wings that is uniquely active both during the day and at night. By day, the iridescent butterfly appears pale and drab – wings are usually white, ivory or light pastel shades. By night however, the true beauty of the iridescent butterfly is revealed – the wings become bright and luminous, shifting colour in seemingly random patterns, creating gorgeous displays in Summer and early Autumn as they dance among the twilight groves where their caterpillars feed. The butterfly does not prosper in the climate of the Empire and requires careful attention. It breeds most successfully in the [[~~Asavean Archipelago~~]], where it is said that these creatures swarm in such profusion that they can transform night to day.		The silk is spun from the cocoons of the [[Mundane beasts#Iridescent Butterfly\|iridescent butterfly]], a gorgeous insect with rainbow coloured wings that is uniquely active both during the day and at night. By day, the iridescent butterfly appears pale and drab – wings are usually white, ivory or light pastel shades. By night however, the true beauty of the iridescent butterfly is revealed – the wings become bright and luminous, shifting colour in seemingly random patterns, creating gorgeous displays in Summer and early Autumn as they dance among the twilight groves where their caterpillars feed. The butterfly does not prosper in the climate of the Empire and requires careful attention. It breeds most successfully in the [[Principalities of Jarm]], where it is said that these creatures swarm in such profusion that they can transform night to day.

	Iridescent gloaming is produced from the remnants of the cocoons which are ground down to produce a thick waxy substance. Iridescent gloaming has an almost magical quality that allows it to take on different colours in the hands of a skilled artisan and is noted for its use in creating exquisite embroidery, or as a colour wash for leather. Its peculiar magical properties make it a common component in items that use magic or produce magical effects.		Iridescent gloaming is produced from the remnants of the cocoons which are ground down to produce a thick waxy substance. Iridescent gloaming has an almost magical quality that allows it to take on different colours in the hands of a skilled artisan and is noted for its use in creating exquisite embroidery, or as a colour wash for leather. Its peculiar magical properties make it a common component in items that use magic or produce magical effects.

Hailmur: /* Natural Materials */

2022-03-08T11:59:38Z

Natural Materials

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	==Natural Materials==		==Natural Materials==
	A forest produces twelve units of one of these four natural materials. Forests can be ~~upgraded~~ to produce small amounts of the other three materials.		A [[forest]] produces twelve units of one of these four natural materials. Forests can be diversified to produce small amounts of the other three materials.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ambergelt.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ambergelt.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}
	===Ambergelt===		===Ambergelt===

Hailmur: /* Metals */

2022-03-08T11:58:51Z

Metals

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	==Metals==		==Metals==
	A mine produces twelve units of one of these four metals. Mines can be ~~upgraded~~ to produce small amounts of the other three metals.		A [[mine]] produces twelve units of one of these four metals. Mines can be diversified to produce small amounts of the other three metals.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=orichalcum.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=orichalcum.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}
	===Orichalcum===		===Orichalcum===

Hailmur: /* Iridescent Gloaming */

2022-03-03T20:23:47Z

Iridescent Gloaming

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	Iridescent gloaming is a powerful dye produced as a by-product in the manufacture of Rainbow Silk, a strong thread that is valuable both for embroidered decorations and for making beautiful cloth. The thread is tough and hard to snap or sever, requiring steady application of pressure to cut making it highly prized.		Iridescent gloaming is a powerful dye produced as a by-product in the manufacture of Rainbow Silk, a strong thread that is valuable both for embroidered decorations and for making beautiful cloth. The thread is tough and hard to snap or sever, requiring steady application of pressure to cut making it highly prized.

	The silk is spun from the cocoons of the [[Mundane beasts#Iridescent Butterfly\|iridescent butterfly]], a gorgeous insect with rainbow coloured wings that is uniquely active both during the day and at night. By day, the iridescent butterfly appears pale and drab – wings are usually white, ivory or light pastel shades. By night however, the true beauty of the iridescent butterfly is revealed – the wings become bright and luminous, shifting colour in seemingly random patterns, creating gorgeous displays in Summer and early Autumn as they dance among the twilight groves where their caterpillars feed. The butterfly does not prosper in the climate of the Empire and requires careful attention. It breeds most successfully in the ~~Lands of Silk and Spice~~, where it is said that these creatures swarm in such profusion that they can transform night to day.		The silk is spun from the cocoons of the [[Mundane beasts#Iridescent Butterfly\|iridescent butterfly]], a gorgeous insect with rainbow coloured wings that is uniquely active both during the day and at night. By day, the iridescent butterfly appears pale and drab – wings are usually white, ivory or light pastel shades. By night however, the true beauty of the iridescent butterfly is revealed – the wings become bright and luminous, shifting colour in seemingly random patterns, creating gorgeous displays in Summer and early Autumn as they dance among the twilight groves where their caterpillars feed. The butterfly does not prosper in the climate of the Empire and requires careful attention. It breeds most successfully in the [[Asavean Archipelago]], where it is said that these creatures swarm in such profusion that they can transform night to day.

	Iridescent gloaming is produced from the remnants of the cocoons which are ground down to produce a thick waxy substance. Iridescent gloaming has an almost magical quality that allows it to take on different colours in the hands of a skilled artisan and is noted for its use in creating exquisite embroidery, or as a colour wash for leather. Its peculiar magical properties make it a common component in items that use magic or produce magical effects.		Iridescent gloaming is produced from the remnants of the cocoons which are ground down to produce a thick waxy substance. Iridescent gloaming has an almost magical quality that allows it to take on different colours in the hands of a skilled artisan and is noted for its use in creating exquisite embroidery, or as a colour wash for leather. Its peculiar magical properties make it a common component in items that use magic or produce magical effects.

Matt: /* Common Metals */

2022-02-11T09:43:15Z

Common Metals

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	Copper and iron are common throughout the Empire and frequently alloyed with other metals to make weapons and armour. Alloys of these metals like bronze, brass and steel are hard and tough; they make equally effective weapons and armour that commonly count as [[Calls#Heavy Armour\|heavy armour]] in Empire.		Copper and iron are common throughout the Empire and frequently alloyed with other metals to make weapons and armour. Alloys of these metals like bronze, brass and steel are hard and tough; they make equally effective weapons and armour that commonly count as [[Calls#Heavy Armour\|heavy armour]] in Empire.

	In addition to copper and iron, Imperial smiths frequently use mithril. Alloys of mithril are exceptionally light ~~but they are not~~ as hard or tough as copper or iron. Any phys-rep of armour which is made from aluminium or titanium is considered to be a mithril alloy in Empire ~~and counts as~~		In addition to copper and iron, Imperial smiths frequently use mithril. Alloys of mithril are exceptionally light and as hard and tough as copper or iron. Any phys-rep of armour which is made from aluminium or titanium is considered to be a mithril alloy in Empire.
	~~[[Calls#Medium Armour\|medium armour]]~~.

	All three materials are sufficiently common that any character can own a weapon or suit of armour made of a copper, iron or mithril alloy, provided they have the phys-rep.		All three materials are sufficiently common that any character can own a weapon or suit of armour made of a copper, iron or mithril alloy, provided they have the phys-rep.

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Dre at 17:19, 22 February 2018

2018-02-22T17:19:30Z

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	==Metals==		==Metals==
	A mine produces ~~ten~~ units of one of these four metals. Mines can be upgraded to produce small amounts of the other three metals.		A mine produces twelve units of one of these four metals. Mines can be upgraded to produce small amounts of the other three metals.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=orichalcum.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=orichalcum.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}
	===Orichalcum===		===Orichalcum===
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	It is most commonly used in making weapons and heavy and medium armour. It is also used with copper to create jewellery, and the ore can be broken down to create glazes for ceramics and for glass, as well as a particularly fine green, blue and brown dyes.		It is most commonly used in making weapons and heavy and medium armour. It is also used with copper to create jewellery, and the ore can be broken down to create glazes for ceramics and for glass, as well as a particularly fine green, blue and brown dyes.

	Processed green iron ingots ~~ten~~ to be lighter in colouration than the raw ore, and are stamped with a sword symbol.		Processed green iron ingots tend to be lighter in colouration than the raw ore, and are stamped with a sword symbol.
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	==Natural Materials==		==Natural Materials==
	A forest produces ~~ten~~ units of one of these four natural materials. Forests can be upgraded to produce small amounts of the other three materials.		A forest produces twelve units of one of these four natural materials. Forests can be upgraded to produce small amounts of the other three materials.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ambergelt.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ambergelt.jpg\|align=right\|width=200}}
	===Ambergelt===		===Ambergelt===

Rosemary: /* Weltsilver */

2015-12-27T09:59:06Z

Weltsilver

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	===Weltsilver===		===Weltsilver===
	This is a precious metal found in veins of reddish, glistening ore that look like bleeding wounds in the rock. Legend says it is the blood of giants or first ~~men~~ that fell on the ground during some titanic battle. It is commonly found near deposits of other precious metals. Once refined it appears similar to silver, but more lustrous, and a little heavier. It is quite malleable, and has the fascinating quality of both warming up quite slowly and cooling down very quickly.		This is a precious metal found in veins of reddish, glistening ore that look like bleeding wounds in the rock. Legend says it is the blood of giants or first people that fell on the ground during some titanic battle. It is commonly found near deposits of other precious metals. Once refined it appears similar to silver, but more lustrous, and a little heavier. It is quite malleable, and has the fascinating quality of both warming up quite slowly and cooling down very quickly.

	Weltsilver is very effective at shaping, directing and channelling living energies, but it is also quite resilient and flexible. By itself it is easily damaged, and is commonly alloyed with other materials. Alloyed with iron it creates particularly pale, reflective steel. It is most commonly mixed with gold or copper to create valuable, lightweight metals that are highly decorative. It is also suitable for making thread employed in "gold work" for embroidering banners, cloth and some lightweight armours.		Weltsilver is very effective at shaping, directing and channelling living energies, but it is also quite resilient and flexible. By itself it is easily damaged, and is commonly alloyed with other materials. Alloyed with iron it creates particularly pale, reflective steel. It is most commonly mixed with gold or copper to create valuable, lightweight metals that are highly decorative. It is also suitable for making thread employed in "gold work" for embroidering banners, cloth and some lightweight armours.

Dre at 20:48, 18 September 2015

2015-09-18T20:48:33Z

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	===Tempest Jade===		===Tempest Jade===
	This hard stone is prized for its translucency and beauty. It shares the same broad range of colouration found in other classes of jade but is especially translucent. Cloudy imperfections may form within the stone that cause it to change colour, or that shift in intensity over time; these 'tempest clouds' are part of what gives the material ~~it's~~ name.		This hard stone is prized for its translucency and beauty. It shares the same broad range of colouration found in other classes of jade but is especially translucent. Cloudy imperfections may form within the stone that cause it to change colour, or that shift in intensity over time; these 'tempest clouds' are part of what gives the material its name.

	It is found in small deposits usually along with other hard stones. It is polished and carefully shaped and cut to provide decoration in a variety of crafts, especially in the form of jewellery.		It is found in small deposits usually along with other hard stones. It is polished and carefully shaped and cut to provide decoration in a variety of crafts, especially in the form of jewellery.
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	Ambergelt or living amber is a soft, resinous material that is carefully extracted from a living tree. Like amber it is found in various colours, and often contains preserved insects as inclusions. It is almost liquid when first extracted, but sets to become a tough, smooth material within a few minutes. It is used most often as decoration, but it can also be dissolved in strong alcohol to create a resinous varnish that adds a deep lustre to wood and leather.		Ambergelt or living amber is a soft, resinous material that is carefully extracted from a living tree. Like amber it is found in various colours, and often contains preserved insects as inclusions. It is almost liquid when first extracted, but sets to become a tough, smooth material within a few minutes. It is used most often as decoration, but it can also be dissolved in strong alcohol to create a resinous varnish that adds a deep lustre to wood and leather.

	Ambergelt can be carefully shaped and moulded. It is used when crafting items that slow, surround or encase living creatures. It is also sometimes called worldblood, and has some healing and preservational properties.		Ambergelt can be carefully shaped and moulded. It is used when crafting items that slow, surround or encase living creatures. It is also sometimes called 'worldblood', and has some healing and preservational properties.

	Measures of ambergelt are stamped with a wasp symbol.		Measures of ambergelt are stamped with a wasp symbol.
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	===Dragonbone===		===Dragonbone===
	Sometimes called ' ~~Worldmarrow~~' this is a soft material that resembles petrified bone or wood. Deposits are found in soil, especially around living trees. It can be carefully shaped and crafted when exposed to heat, but melts rather than burns. It shares many properties of clay or ceramic. It is a truly magical material that is often characterised as being “alive” in some indefinable way, despite being quite clearly inanimate.		Sometimes called 'worldmarrow' this is a soft material that resembles petrified bone or wood. Deposits are found in soil, especially around living trees. It can be carefully shaped and crafted when exposed to heat, but melts rather than burns. It shares many properties of clay or ceramic. It is a truly magical material that is often characterised as being “alive” in some indefinable way, despite being quite clearly inanimate.

	Treated correctly it can take on a variety of colours, most commonly ivory white, tan or golden-brown. Once it has been shaped and set, it is quite difficult to damage by mundane means. It is most valued as a material that enhances and modifies the process of creating bonds - it is used in many items that allow multiple individuals to bond to them (such as banners and coven stones) or in items that “split” a single bond (such as paired items).		Treated correctly it can take on a variety of colours, most commonly ivory white, tan or golden-brown. Once it has been shaped and set, it is quite difficult to damage by mundane means. It is most valued as a material that enhances and modifies the process of creating bonds - it is used in many items that allow multiple individuals to bond to them (such as banners and coven stones) or in items that “split” a single bond (such as paired items).
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	==Ilium==		==Ilium==
	Sometimes called ''star metal'', [[ilium]] is a rare mineral that falls from the sky. It has magical properties that mean it is very much in demand by ritualists, [[Crafting skills#Artificer\|crafters]] and even some [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]]. ~~Itis~~ most valuable because it can [[Ilium#Using Ilium in Rituals\|greatly extend the duration of many rituals]] and it can be used to [[Ilium#Creating_Artefacts\|create artefacts]].		Sometimes called ''star metal'', [[ilium]] is a rare mineral that falls from the sky. It has magical properties that mean it is very much in demand by ritualists, [[Crafting skills#Artificer\|crafters]] and even some [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]]. It is most valuable because it can [[Ilium#Using Ilium in Rituals\|greatly extend the duration of many rituals]] and it can be used to [[Ilium#Creating_Artefacts\|create artefacts]].

	Ilium is not produced by [[mine\|mines]] or [[forest\|forests]]. Rather, it is allocated via [[Resource#campaign resources\|campaign resources]].		Ilium is not produced by [[mine\|mines]] or [[forest\|forests]]. Rather, it is allocated via [[Resource#campaign resources\|campaign resources]].

Rafferty: /* Ilium */ nobody needs inccredible

2015-01-20T00:01:39Z

Ilium: nobody needs inccredible

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	==Ilium==		==Ilium==
	Sometimes called ''star metal'', [[ilium]] is ~~an incredibly~~ rare mineral that falls from the sky. It has magical properties that mean it is very much in demand by ritualists, [[Crafting skills#Artificer\|crafters]] and even some [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]]. Itis most valuable because it can [[Ilium#Using Ilium in Rituals\|greatly extend the duration of many rituals]] and it can be used to [[Ilium#Creating_Artefacts\|create artefacts]].		Sometimes called ''star metal'', [[ilium]] is a rare mineral that falls from the sky. It has magical properties that mean it is very much in demand by ritualists, [[Crafting skills#Artificer\|crafters]] and even some [[Surgical skills#Apothecary\|apothecaries]]. Itis most valuable because it can [[Ilium#Using Ilium in Rituals\|greatly extend the duration of many rituals]] and it can be used to [[Ilium#Creating_Artefacts\|create artefacts]].

	Ilium is not produced by [[mine\|mines]] or [[forest\|forests]]. Rather, it is allocated via [[Resource#campaign resources\|campaign resources]].		Ilium is not produced by [[mine\|mines]] or [[forest\|forests]]. Rather, it is allocated via [[Resource#campaign resources\|campaign resources]].