Residuum

During the conflicts of the Calamity, a climactic battle between the stalwart Dawnfather and the engine of mad destruction known as Chained Oblivion came to a dramatic and explosive conclusion in the Alabaster Sierras. The unstable arcane forces unleashed in their battle created the valley that now houses the Parchwood, thrusting the surrounding mountains upward and infusing them with incredible amounts of residuum—the residue of arcane energy. The sheer amount of leftover arcane power within the so-called whitestone of the mountains is incredibly receptive to enchantment.

Properties

Material Characteristics

whitestone, whitestone dust, refined state is green glass-like crystals.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Can replace spell components during spellcasting, and reduce enchantment times depending on the grade of whitestone used.

History & Usage

Everyday use

Most who dabble in the arcane arts know of residuum and consider it a valuable resource.

Cultural Significance and Usage

Mages, wizards, artificers and tinkerers alike covet this powerful material for its ability to replace spell components and aid in the process of enchanting magic items.

Refinement

This same residuum, if heated into a green glasslike state, can expedite localized enchantment rituals. Enchantment Altars using this residuum glass as a primary construction component are extremely expensive to produce and generally only found at places of higher arcane learning or homesteads of powerful archmages. Any attempts to enchant a magical item atop such an altar decreases the time required to enchant the item by 50%.
Some alchemists in Emon have discovered that dissolving whitestone with specific acids can leave behind pure residuum, which can substitute for expensive spell components when such materials are not readily available. If a spell has a component cost that consumes the component, its caster can substitute the required component for an amount of residuum of an equal value.

Manufacturing & Products

Anyone enchanting a piece of whitestone, or an item infused with whitestone dust, reduces the time required to enchant the item by 75%.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Whitestones, whitestone dust and residuum glass can be found in many magic supply shops across Exandria. Mining and production occurs mostly in Whitestone city, with trade caravans traveling to Emon and beyond almost constantly.

Storage

Whitestones are commonly stored in wax coated burlap sacks, while the refined whitestone powder is most often transported in barrels. Pure Residuum glass is so valuable that it is most often transported in locked chests, and kept under heavy guard.

Type

Ore/Mineral

Value

1 lb pure Residuum(Rare) = 500gp (prices vary depending on grade & distance from Emon or Whitestone)

Rarity

Varies

Related Locations

• Whitestone