Plakaskree
The richest people in the world build monuments from this stuff. Where do you get it and what special properties does it have?
Plakaskree is a rare sand-like material with the property that it is extremely hard at rest, but becomes pliable in motion. It is white in its natural state, but takes coloring vibrant through the introduction of alchemical substances, which also have an effect on how hard or soft the bond becomes.
This property makes it interesting and difficult to use in sculpting and construction. Working with it is painstakingly slow, else it becomes ephemeral. However, this also enables construction of tactile structures that can be interacted with in unusual ways.
Properties
Life & Expiration
Plakaskree is quite stable.
History & Usage
History
In its earliest uses, Plakaskree was deployed as hidden pit traps around castles and battlefields. It was only much later that, when Hommin Diya the Beautiful sought the favor or the young Princess Aliya of Prosk, third of her name, presenting her with an elephant sculpture built of Plakaskree and embedded with bracelets and gems, for her to pluck out gleefully.
It became common practice in weddings and coronations to present Plakaskree sculptures. In one instance, tragedy nearly ensued as a young noble carried his bride across a pool of Plakaskree to demonstrate his everlasting desire for her. A momentary loss of balance found the two tangled and trapped at the bottom of the pool, frightened onlooker pelting them with curtains and ropes. Payan Tur, first of his name, rescued the young nobles, through swift action and motion. The young bride turned away from the young noble, who later took his last swim in the same pool.
Everyday use
It is used for scultping and secret doors, stage tricks.
Distribution
Trade & Market
While rare, it is the mining and transport of plakaskree that drives its value up so dramatically. Obtaining it is painstakingly slow, or equipment will simply pass through it. Beyond that, is the danger, a fall or misstep onto plakaskree can send an unfortunate falling clear through to the bottom of the substance as it allows their motion to easily pass, then solidifies over them when they come to a stop a the bottom.
Type
Elemental / Molecular
Rarity
Rare
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