Tamine

The Tamine rock is a rock that when mined and brought into the light of the sun or other sources of light, will begin to absorb the light and will start to generate heat and will when enough heat has been generated begin to release the heat back into the surroundings.
People through history have used the rocks to make sure that their food when served at dinner parties were kept at a constant temperature, and bathhouses usually have large rocks that are used to keep the bathwater warm for a longer time.
Small rocks don't keep the stored heat for as long as the larger ones but will recharge faster when brought into the light, the downside is that the smaller rocks don't maintain the ability to generate heat for that long compared to the large blocks used by bathhouses that can be recharged for months before losing the ability.

Properties

Material Characteristics

When holding a Tamine rock it will feel warm to the touch.

Geology & Geography

Can be found in mines located in the Principality of Clifia

Life & Expiration

A Tamine rock usually has a lifespan ranging between days and months depending on the size of the rock.

History & Usage

Discovery

Been known for as long as people remember.

Everyday use

A Tamine rock is used by many people as a means to keep constant temperatures for things ranging from keeping the food warm during dinners to keeping the bathwater warm.

Industrial Use

just as in civilian use, the tamine rocks are used to keep items at a constant temperature.

Refinement

the rock can almost be used right from it have been mined, though it usually undergoes a refinement consisting of cutting off the excess rock and making the Tamine into a more manageable size.

Reusability & Recycling

When a Tamine rock has lost its ability to produce heat, then it will sometimes be sold to sculptures who will use it to give their statues green eyes or scales if such a thing is needed for the sculpture.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Can be found in most merchant shops.

Storage

A Tamine rock is usually stored in small wooden boxes but can also be sold in bags of cloth.

Type

Ore/Mineral

Value

2 gold

Rarity

Common

Taste

Rocky

Color

Green

Common State

solid