Stormglass
Stormglass remains a wondrous yet dangerous material, its storm-charged essence ensuring its continued use in the arcane, technological, and military advancements of the world.
Properties
Physical & Chemical Properties
Stormglass is a rare, glass-like mineral formed when lightning repeatedly strikes the ground, fusing silica-rich soil into translucent, crystalline formations. Found primarily in the Charred Flats of the Storm Plains, this material possesses innate conductive and arcane properties, making it highly sought after for both mundane and magical applications.
- Appearance – Stormglass ranges in color from pale blue to deep violet, often with veins of golden static energy flickering within. Its surface appears smooth yet subtly charged, sometimes sparking when touched.
- Conductive Nature – It is highly receptive to electricity, capable of storing and releasing energy, making it ideal for magical conduits and enchanted weaponry.
- Durability – Though brittle in raw form, skilled artisans can temper Stormglass into shock-resistant materials, rivaling even the finest tempered steel.
History & Usage
Everyday use
- Weapons & Armor
- Forged into lightweight, conductive blades that can channel lightning spells or deliver electrical discharges upon striking.
- Used in arcane-forged armor, granting resistance to electrical attacks and the ability to disperse energy instead of absorbing damage.
- Magical Conduits & Artifacts
- Enchanters use Stormglass to store storm energy, acting as batteries for spellcasters or power sources for arcane machinery.
- Embedded into staves, wands, and amulets, enhancing the wearer’s ability to control electricity and wind-based magic.
- Construction & Engineering
- Utilized in airship cores to help stabilize energy flow in storm-prone regions.
- Some Skyward Pillars incorporate Stormglass into their architecture, acting as lightning rods and energy collectors.
- Alchemy & Science
- Powdered Stormglass is a key ingredient in electromantic elixirs, granting temporary lightning resistance or enhanced speed and reflexes.
- Scholars and artificers experiment with its potential to generate controlled electrical fields, leading to innovations in energy storage.
Cultural Significance and Usage
Stormglass is highly prized by artificers, storm-worshiping cults, and skyship engineers. Many adventurers risk venturing into the Charred Flats to collect shards, though the constant electrical storms and unstable terrain make harvesting difficult.
- Stormborn Tribes consider Stormglass sacred, believing it holds the essence of the sky gods.
- Some black markets trade in illegal Stormglass weaponry, known for their devastating electrical discharges.
- Wealthy nobles often commission Stormglass jewelry, believing it provides protection from ill fate and enhances mental clarity.
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