Barometz Wool

"That much for a bale of Erhari golden amber mosaic? Preposterous! These fibers are NOT those of a 2-year old ewe. Clearly, these belong to a decade-old ram and a particularly sickly one at that!
I have half a mind to challenge you for this insult. I will never finish my designs for the upcoming exhibition on time!

— Overheard in a Sajitarae bazaar.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Barometz wool is a textile fiber obtained from its namesake. It consists of long strands that vary in thickness and coarseness depending on the sheared vegetable-lamb's age. The finest and softest fibers coming from lambs freshly budded. The coarsest and thickest fibers are found on the oldest rams.
Colors can vary from white, black or brown to more exotic shades like palomino, russet and golden amber. The personal flocks of renowned botanical breeder, Ameli Erhar, are particularly famous for having wool with pre-established color patterns such as checkered, harlequin and mosaic.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Chemically, Barometz wool is formed from long chains of a mix of cellulose and protein chains. In comparison to similar fibers like animal-based wool and cotton, it is as good of an insulator as the former while being as light as the latter.

Geology & Geography

The material is exclusively grown within Linnea, Kingdom of the Gravid Queens and the vegetable-lambs are highly guarded.

Origin & Source

Barometz Wool is harvested from the Barometz of Linnea, Kingdom of the Gravid Queens.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Barometz Wool is one of the main exports of Linnea with much being sent into the Sajitarae heartlands. These comes in various forms: bedding, blankets and clothing. The softest of wool (sheared from lambs fresh from their plants) is given as a yearly tribute to Pinauia, the Golden Palace and Gor-Rok, the Alabaster King.

Type

Biomaterial

Related Species

• Barometz