Chahari Bone

Resting on a shelf you see a curious looking scimitar. The entire thing looks to be made from a single femur bone of a very large creature. The blade portion surprisingly sharp and tanned leather is wrapped around the handle. A single red feather hangs from a leather cord tied to the pommel. "That's an interesting piece." says Theo as you look over the weapon. "Its made by the Chahari people from the red plains of Nune Chaha. They like to use every part of the beasts they hunt for food, letting nothing go to waste. They even developed a way to treat the bones, making them as hard as steel."

Properties

Material Characteristics

Items made from this material are often crude looking but functional. Depending on the item, it will either be made from a single bone or a great number of them woven together with leather cords. The Chahari will sometimes decorate these items with colored stones, beads or feathers.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Armor and weapons made from Chahari bone have the same strength and hardness as common steel but weigh half as much. If armor made from this material would reduce the wearer's speed unless they meet the required strength score, reduce the strength requirement by 2.

History & Usage

Discovery

This technique was developed by the Chahari people , and is a closely guarded secret.

Cultural Significance and Usage

The Chahari use bones to craft all sorts of tools, weapons and armor.

Refinement

The process involves dying the bones in a special mixture. they are then left out in the sun to tan for an extended amount of time. When the time is right the bones can be shaped and carved as required before fully hardening.

Distribution

Trade & Market

It's not to common for the Chahari to part with these items, however some of the more peaceful tribes will sometimes trade them with traveling merchants for luxuries such as alcohol and tobacco.

Law & Regulation

There are no laws against items made of Chahari bone, however in more civilized communities it would probably be unsettling to see someone walking around town wearing a breast plate made from somethings rib cage.

Value

100-500 gold

Rarity

uncommon

Color

off white, sometimes with a reddish hue

Related Locations

• Nunne Cha'Ha