Glassteel
Properties
Material Characteristics
Glassteel itself is translucent with a very mild grey tint. However, in this day and age, they are manufactured in an assortment of color ranges and translucency.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Glassteel weighs a tenth of the usual weight for that item. Being a kind of glass it is non-magnetic and will not rust.
Origin & Source
The creation of glassteel is a highly secretive process kept by the People of the Sun.
History & Usage
History
With the scarcity of metal in the Ethereal Wastes the People of the Sun learned how to first craft equisite weapons and armor of glass. Then with help from the gods teachings invented a way to make these brittle woirks of art stronger than steel.
Everyday use
Glassteel can be used to replace any metallic component while crafting. This dramatically decreases the weight of any item at a substantial cost increase.
Refinement
Making anything from glassteel starts with the master glassblowers of the People of the Sun crafting the item to be created from a secret mixture. Once the item is crafted out of glass, it is given to the alchemist to wield their ways transforming the glass into glassteel.
Manufacturing & Products
Weapons are one of the most common items created out of this magnificent glass. Only master Glass Smith have the craftsmanship and knowledge to forge a weapon. The larger the piece is the more difficult it is to craft.
Distribution
Trade & Market
For all Disciples of the Seven they are able to purchase item crafted from this magnificent material for wholesale prices. For all else, it is the market price.
The Avians are the largest importer of glassteel goods. Glassteel bottles, flasks, vials, and other glassenware scientific equipment are the highest exported form of glassteel goods from Ocral.
Type
Glass
Value
It costs around 200 gp per pound equivalent of steel. For example, a short sword weighs 2 pounds and thus costs 200 gp more than the steel counterpart.
Rarity
Rare
Density
50 lbs./ft3
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