Dragonbone
A powerful and rare material harvested from the corpses of dragons.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Dragonbones appear as many other animal bones, yellowish and stark white when bleached.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Dragonbone often has elemental properties, when used as material in Weavers arts they can be awoken to protect from or invoke the power of those elements. A side effect of this elemental awakening often leads to these materiels becoming 'awakened'. while not often the slain dragons spirit it does often share characteristics. in exteme cases however the Dragons spirit latches to the imbued bone.
Compounds
Dragonbones, as with most parts of a dragons body, contain trace amount of magic that can be used in specific rituals or spells.
Origin & Source
Dragons
History & Usage
History
Dragonbone has been used by Druids and Elves for thousands of years for its durable properties and organic nature. Dragonbone is nearly as durable as adamantite, and much easier to enchant. Dragonbone is also much more resilient to the elements. each Dragonbone is attuned to particular elements depending on the original dragon from which it was harvested.
Everyday use
Dragonbone can be Shaped by the Elves into many forms including armor, building materials and Weapons.
Cultural Significance and Usage
Ancient Dwarven Kings would wear Crowns made from the skulls and teeth of Dragons they had slain as signs of their power.
Elves would use the bodies of their fallen Dragon allies to materials and food in line with their cultures laws to never waste or be gluttinous of natures bounty.
Industrial Use
Dragonbones are often sought after to replace Adamantium components for magical engines. The materiel is nearly as durable, resilient to the elements if from the correct donor, and more suseptible to arcane ley-flow.
Refinement
Dragonbone is often polished to remove risidual tissue before use, and is often Shaped with elven or druidic magic to proiperly fit to form, though occasionally Dragonbone is grinded to form by Dwarves and Humans as well.
Manufacturing & Products
In the hands of the Elves Dragonbone is as versatile as Iron, nearly as strong as adamantite, and much easier to work with. as their ability to Shape organic matter with their magic allows them to bend and shape the Dragons Bone to whatever shape needed. Dwarves harvest Dragonbone and grind it to shape in Smiths, collecting the Bone Dust for use with other projects.
Byproducts & Sideproducts
In some cases, Dragonbone dust is as sought after as Dragonbone itself, used for a number of spells and as an addative to Dwarven forging methods.
Hazards
One must generally slay a Dragon to harvest its bones a dangerous prospect in its own right. after that, Dragons don't take kindly to mortals wearing the bones of their dead.
Distribution
Trade & Market
Hunters in Highgate, Strathos, and Loross often trade in Blue Dragonbone. While Gold Dragonbone is highly valued and traded by the old tribes of Narsai.
Law & Regulation
Since the rise of the Red Bank the trade and harvesting of Dragonbone has been heavily taxed and restricted in most kingdoms.
Type
Biomaterial
Value
varies depending on the species of dragon, the culture involved in its trade, and the maturity of the dragon in question.
Color
White
Density
7.86 g/cm3
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