Almasium is a blue crystalline substance that is found deep within the world of Prismatia. In its basic form, it is used as a conductor of magical energy. However, when refined further, it is used in many different applications as a magical conductor, power storage, or even for aesthetics. Its distinct blue glow can be found in phosphorescent paints that light up the night while Almasium furnaces drive our industries and keep us warm. Almasium is the foundation of modern life in the world of Prismatia.
(cont.)Starglass is a clear, glass-like crystalline material artificially crafted by noble Everstar artisans to be used as a high quality magical focus. Starglass is extremely rare and quite expensive, limiting it to the Everstar noble families and the black market. Gestirn University documents the process for its creation well, but the Duchy forbids the knowledge from leaving its walls. Starglass is perfectly clear with only minor refractive and reflective properties. Its primary use is for lensing magic; either by reflection or refraction of spells. Starglass also gives the ability to see at great distances and at great detail, through walls and even deep into space.
(cont.)Dragonsclaw is a dark, opaque crystalline material. It has an eerie purple and black glow, almost like a black light. It grows in sharp, jagged crystals that resemble the claws of a dragon. It is a very brittle material, and can easily be shattered or pulverized. When set ablaze, it burns slowly and calmly, leaving behind cinders that easily blow away in the wind. The material is banned outside of Obsydia for its dangerous properties, but that hasn’t stopped the widespread smuggling, black market sales, and illegal harvesting.
(cont.)Esmerald is a green crystalline substance that is grown and harvested by the Esmera. Like Almasium or Dragonsclaw, it is the foundation of the Esmera’s society, however, the Esmera do not have an economy or industry at the base of that foundation. Instead it is used sparingly, revered religiously, and treated with the utmost respect. For what technology the Esmera do have, Esmerald is at its core, draped in holy symbolism and sacred texts.
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