Ash brick

From massive temples, to small buildings of administration, this rare brick can be found in the making of ruins still around in the 8th Age. With a distinct smell and a density that meant for the (7th age civ) that their very word for hardiness and the brick were the same. The Ash brick was kept to use for important buildings, due to the need to import materials from several locations around the continent.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Red/orange ceramic with a faint metallic sheen

Physical & Chemical Properties

Ceramic, durable, water absorbant, very dense.

Compounds

Mud from the western desert, sulphur from a volcano, clay, and metallic salts.

Origin & Source

Originally formed from mud along the coast, the desert mud was tested once due to it being used to hide a transport of a now unknown substance, but rather than abandon the mud, people used it for bricks and found it produced a stronger brick.

History & Usage

Cultural Significance and Usage

Mainly used in temples and buildings needed to be important.

Reusability & Recycling

Very easily ground up and refired into different shapes.

Distribution

Trade & Market

It is an exotic compound due to the parts needed to make it.

Type

Ceramic

Odor

Light sulphur smell