Dwarven Silk

The clothiers of Tumunzim are among the most talented in the empire, and are the only ones capable of weaving adamantium into their fabric. The resulting material is known as dwarven silk, and is extremely resistant to cutting and tearing. Clothing and armor made from the material is valued highly by travelers and nobles alike, and is worth its weight in gold.
Dwarven silk is still a fairly recent invention, and its use is not yet widespread. As a result, such garments are a rare and highly valuable commodity that only the most wealthy can afford. Even in the wealthiest circles, owning a single garment of dwarven silk is a mark of high prestige.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Though the fabric can be made with any color thread, the adamantium thread will always show through, giving the cloth a silvery sheen under the light. It is usually smoother than silk to the touch, though textured fabrics are also common.

Physical & Chemical Properties

The material itself is very light, though clothing is often made with multiple overlapping layers. It is also highly durable, experiencing almost no damage from daily wear, and is difficult to pierce or cut. Magically enhanced blades seem to have no trouble, however, and dwarven tailors make frequent use of mithral scissors when cutting the cloth to size.

Origin & Source

Dwarven silk, as the name would suggest, is an exclusive product of the dwarven city of Tumunzim. Only the weavers there know the secret to its creation, and they hold it more precious than their lives.

History & Usage

Cultural Significance and Usage

Dwarven silk is still a fairly recent invention, and its use is not yet widespread. As a result, such garments are a rare and highly valuable commodity that only the most wealthy can afford. Even in the wealthiest circles, owning a single garment of dwarven silk is a mark of high prestige.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Dwarven silk is a rare commodity outside of the dragon peaks, and garments fetch a high price in markets across the empire.

Type

Textile

Rarity

Rare outside of Tumunzim

Color

Varying colors, with a silver sheen resulting from the adamantine thread.

Related Locations

• Tumunzim

Related Species

• Dwarves

Dwarven Silk Armor

Armor Rare (this item requires attunement)

Dwarven silk is a product of the finest weavers and clothiers in the dwarven metropolis of Tumunzim, and is impossible to replicate elsewhere. The cloth is interwoven with threads of adamantium, making it extremely resistant to cutting and tearing. While wearing it, a character's AC becomes 12 plus their Dexterity modifier, and all piercing and slashing damage the character takes from non-magical weapons is reduced by 2.

Type	AC	STR Req.	Stealth Dis.	Properties
Light	12

Cost: 80gp Weight: 6lb