Weave Crystal Trade
One of the native resources of Quinaria, Weave Crystals are a small powdery crystal that comes in a range of blue shades. A crystallized byproduct of the Weave that forms inside of the Alyreneth Venyss flower, these crystals are manifestations of arcane energies which seem to be collectable only through the means of elvish hands.
With a large workforce dedicated to the collection of the weave crystals centered in Archadia. The raw product is shipped to Fae’Loreliegh for processing into it's more refined state. After this point, distribution occurs. For the most part, the vast majority of the crystals remains in Quinaria. Purchased by the nobility and elite citizens for the purpose of enhancing the magical capabilities or easing the demands of their magical casting. What little product that is not purchased by the aristocracy and royals trickles out through the ports along the Bay of Lune and to the other lands. Though what product does ship out is often a diluted or inferior crystal in comparison to the ones used by the Quinarian people. Most notably, the Arcane Star Trading Company is the leading company responsible for the widest reach of their distribution. The company is currently owned by Rhéseus Alyrien Galéria.
While weave crystals are renowned for their arcane energies, a less spoken of side effect of their use is their addictive nature. With increased useage comes an increased need for the arcane supplement. Thus lending to the overwhelming demand for the culturally cultivated resource. With the more pure and potent products netting lofty prices. Cautionary tales are widespread, warning young Quinarians to be mindful of their use of Weave Crystals. Should one become too dependent upon the arcane infused material they run the risk of becoming so addicted that should they be denied the substance, the effects of withdrawal can lead to death.
The entire industry that revolves around the production and refinement of Weave Crystals is not a commonly talked about subject. Those that provide the main body of the workforce are often overworked and poorly paid considering the profitableness of the crystals. Living a life of drudgery creating a substance too expensive for the common man to afford.
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