Magic Materials

While many occult substances offer a suitable framework for kindling an artifact’s power, none suit such purposes better than the five magical materials. Each has a natural affinity for enchantment, and a set of distinctive — albeit overlapping — correspondences that flavor Evocations drawn from it. Many other factors influence an artifact’s powers and potentials, such as subsidiary materials and exotic ingredients; methods of manufacture; the artisan’s intent; the artifact’s history once in use; and even the nature of its bond with its current wielder. While these factors are crucial, an artifact’s primary magical material forms the foundation of its Evocations’ character.   One artifact can contain multiple magical materials, whether alloyed or applied as inlay, wire wrapping, or filigree. One such material’s Essence almost always predominates. But when materials synergize with each other and the artifact’s intended nature such as a blazing orichalcum daiklave inlaid with red jade, or Essence-shrouding moonsilver mail woven with starmetal they harmonize to encompass magical affinities broader than those available to a single magical material.