Shiftweaves and Encoded wears

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Shiftweave and encoded wears, also known as magic items by laymen and commoners. The development and study of these materials occur in rationalizer universities and institutions in the field of meta-material development. The students or brightbound/casters in the field are known as Thaumafikators. They specialize in the development of and conversion of physical matter, and the shaping and transformation of it. The developments in this field have led to the creation of new and innovative materials and the mass production of encoded/enchanted wares. Though many of these resources remain costly, becoming exclusive materials that have caught the attention of the upper crust of society. Using there means to support thaumafikators research, mostly for the creation of exclusive wares.
Some such wares included shiftweaves, which are garments that can change their aspects such as color, texture, rigidity, length among many more aspects. New fashions and apparel designs have emerged incorporating the new materials, specifically new fabrics and textiles. An example is Bianca La-Minnings crystal dress made from a crystal-like fabric. A more popular and commonly seen garment is hard coats, the fabric or material it is made of, is created to harden upon impact or when activated. Hard coats are popular among more militarist cultures or families and are equal parts fashion and protection.
Encoded/enchanted items have become more widespread and the production of encoded wear has greatly increased. This is largely due to the discovery and creation of new materials which can hold or anchor a pattern. Where in the past a rare and costly anchoring material had to be used in the encoding of objects, now with the introduction of new and cheaper materials encoding of objects have become widespread. One such material is Phosphorescent alloys, used in the construction of arms, armors, and other wears. This material resembles tinted frosted semi-translucent glass. This material can hold an encoded pattern without the introduction of anchoring materials. In fashion and clothing design similar materials can have illusion or other patterns encoded in them allowing for the expression of unique displays. Clothing can be made to look on fire, or with blooming flowers, with flying birds, or to emit light the possibility is near endless. Among high society, outfits have been encoded/enchanted to have dazzling displays, or masterpieces of art that show shifting changing scenes in motion. The more believable or the more exceptional the piece the better. Though in the past flaunting encoded wears from sodden used and expensive arms like shield breaker blades or wave blades to enchanted accessories with little practical purpose was common. With one-upmanship, the wealthy upper class has allocated large portions of their wealth in the development and construction of new outfits using the newest unique materials or with mindblowing one-of-a-kind aspects. Some encoded items still hold practical use such as blur wear which conceals the user's identity by blurring their features used by law enforcement like the Veiled Court, to hide one from the press or whatever one's reason is to hide their identity from the public.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

Much of these items work by the means of an encoded/enchanted pattern. These patterns have to be powered, if the wearer is a brightbound then their unique chroma can power the pattern. Though in most cases Arcanium or essence shells which are also known as burner units power the weaves that are encoded into the materials. Flex or cabling is concealed throughout the object's structure allowing for the distribution of energy through the item.

Significance

These items have become status symbols among the plutocratic affluent members of society. Many of these items are personally commissioned solely for the use of the sponsor. Thaumafikators produce these unique items as a way to receive funding for their projects in the field of Thaumaturgical Meta-Material Development. Much of the advancements and research in the field solely come about by private donations and commissions.

Item type

Clothing / Accessory

Rarity

Many of these garments and accessories are one of a kind. Specifically commissioned by the upper-class members of society.