http://dragonmist.com Role Playing Game with Two Different Campaign Settings Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:47:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://dragonmist.com/2008/06/24/special_materials/ http://dragonmist.com/2008/06/24/special_materials/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:15:36 +0000 Strulg http://dragonmist.com/2008/06/28/special_materials/ Mithril Other than being an extremely light weight and strong metal, Mithril has special properties when concerning Mana energy, the foundation to spell casting and enchanting. Mithril is the only material that can hold Mana energy permanently, therefore making it ideal for enchanted items. Without this retainment of Mana energy, the magical properties of an enchanted item will only be temporary (and will expire over time). The is fine in some cases, such as in potions, but for weapons and the like, permanency would be ideal. Therefore, if an object is to be permanently enchanted, it must have Mithril as part of it’s structure or metallurgically alloyed (as in the case of weapons and armor). Gems Gems also have unique properties concerning Mana energy, particularly diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. Gems boost the potency of the energy, making the spell (or temporary enchantment) more effective. The level of this enhancement depends on the quality and size of the gem. Ironically, the more “raw” and natural the gem, the better. When gems are faceted and polished, they are reduced in size and broken from it’s natural formation. Due to this fact, many of the gems that are sold as jewelry are not the ideal quality for spell casters. Spell casters will find raw gems at magic shops where they are left in there natural “raw” condition. One drawback to using gems for spells and enchanments: Once the spell or enchantment, is completed, dispelled, or expired, the gem is expended. All that is left behind is useless, colored dust. Given this fact, raw gems tend to be very expensive and rare.]]> http://dragonmist.com/2008/06/24/special_materials/feed/ 0