Aestharyte

The Light of Life

Believed to be the life blood of Aestharya, or the embodiment of the Ageless themselves, Aestharyte is the most valuable and prized mineral in all of Aestharya. Its mining, use and distribution is closely guarded by the dwarven clans. The clans also hold the process in which it can be refined and used a very closely guarded secret. The Elven Empire forged weapons and great war machines with the crystals and conjured intense and never before seen magics during their reign all the while keeping the secret of its use between them and the dwarven clans that served them. When the Empire vanished the knowledge of its exploitation passed into mystery with them. Few have mastered it since, but the world is growing and those who seek its power for themselves are rediscovering lost techniques.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Aestharyte is a semi translucent golden yellow mineral that can be found in various crystal forms, its most common habits are bladed and hexagonal prisms. Aestharyte has a constantly shimmering appearance, like molten gold oil on water. When held it feels extremely light for its respective size.

Physical & Chemical Properties

The most noticeable property of Aestharyte is that it is warm to the touch. When handled the molten gold like iridescence seems to increase in activity as if the mineral is reacting to the being holding it. The second most exploited property of Aeshtaryte is that is absorbs arcane energies extremely well. Overall Aestharyte is a hard mineral and shatters easily, however with application of magic the mineral can take on an easier to mold and forge form.

Geology & Geography

Aehstharyte form deep within the earth near active or formerly active volcanic regions. The mineral can be found in ore veins that follow ley lines within the planet of Aestharya. It is heavily present within the Dragonspine mountains of Rotheria as well as The Shield of Valmorna. Full euhedral crystals of the mineral are only found in open cavern systems, more so near magma.

Origin & Source

Little is known about how Aestharyte forms, the dwarven clans of the Dragonspine belive it is the blood of Rotha Matron of Dragons and magic who fell during the Ageless and became the continent of Rotheria.

Odor

odorless

Taste

Tasteless

Color

Golden yellow, prismatic hues. Chatoyant.