It shone red hot beneath the beating hammer of the smith
Metal is held dearly by the people of Aloria, the material having a multitude of uses available, making it one of the most handy materials around. It comes in several forms and varieties, and is used for everything from flashy jewelry to deadly blades.
Gemstones
Like red eyes from the dark, the riches sparkled in the torchlight
There are a wide variety of gemstones found all across Aloria. Some are very rare and often hidden away while others are familiar and easy to find. A significant number also have religious or racial ties, either ensuring their popularity of dooming it in certain lands.
Crystals
They hadn’t seen anything like it, a complex formation that barely reflected their lights
Much like gemstones, crystals can be found across Aloria in a wide variety of environments. However, they tend to be highly fragile or bridle, with their uses limited because of this. They also tend to be rarer than Gemstones, either due to their high volatile homes or state policies that keep them out of ordinary hands.
Stones
He became lost in the polished, almost mirror smooth surface
For centuries, foundations across Aloria have been laid in stone. Whether it be crude rocks nearby or precisely carved blocks, there is a wide variety of stone types across the world. Though, some of them may be dangerous and not just if it comes sliding down a mountain at you.
