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|officialname = Nightsilver
|nicknames = Starlight Ore, Sca’Elle Prej’sanirall (Sca’Elle Gift/Present)
|nicknames = Starlight Ore
|proficiency = Requires 25 Points in [[Metallurgy Arts]] and Altalar dedicated to Sca’Elle
|category = Daen Family Metallurgy
|origin = [[Altalar]]
|origin = Ancient [[Teledden]]
|uses = Weapons, Armor
|uses = Utility, Decoration
|rarity = Rare
|rarity = Rare
|accessibility = Upper Class and IG acquiring of the substance
|accessibility = Middle and Upper Class
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Nightsilver is a unique substance made out of magically blessed and chemically altered [[Steel]], only able to be created by those [[Altalar]] dedicated to [[Sca’Elle, Master of Magnificence]], and possessing his [[Ring of Power]]. Used for untold centuries by the Altalar people, first as a material of importance for its role on the battlefields against the ancient [[Varran]] and in the slaving operations carried out across [[Aloria]], it ultimately morphed into a status symbol of Altalar power and purity. In recent years, as the Altalar whirl from the collapse of the [[Northern Kingdoms]], the invasion of [[Regalia]] and most recently, an invasion by the [[Kathar]], Nightsilver has resulted to practical use once again and can be seen on many of the most important Altalar military commanders in the field of battle instead of just the halls of ancient houses or grand parties celebrating the magnificence of their Race.
Nightsilver is a rare substance made out of chemically altered [[Steel]], invented by ancient [[Teledden]] millennia ago. Used for untold centuries by the warriors and statespeople of the [[Allorn Empire]], it ultimately morphed into a status symbol of power and purity. In recent years, Nightsilver is now seen on many of the most important military commanders in the field of battle instead of in the halls of ancient houses or grand parties celebrating the magnificence of their [[Race]]. The rebirth of the Allorn Empire has also resulted in a fervor of activity, and Nightsilver will undoubtedly continue to be produced in Aloria.


==History==
==History==
Nightsilver has been part of Altalar history since the earliest known records of the Allorn Empire. The right technique to forge Nightsilver as we know today took approximately two centuries to perfect. It was initially used in the creation of religious artifacts and decorative icons for the temples to the [[Altalar Pantheon]], particularly to the deity who helped the Altalar create it, Sca'Elle. Over time though, the Altalar learned of its ability to be transformed in beautiful, unique armor to protect themselves and took to it rapidly as their slaving vessels explored the wider world. Nightsilver quickly became a prestigious possession for Altalar nobility and warriors, and has remained so up until modern times, though many old and prestigious pieces were lost in the [[Wildering]]. In current times there are still remnants of the old movements that wish to see Nightsilver returned to their status as a purely sacred metal for shrines, temples and religious ornaments, with their numbers increasing as resources are growing scarce in the many principalities threatened by the [[Dread Empire]].
Nightsilver has been part of Teledden history since the earliest years of the Elves. When exactly it emerged is unknown, but most suspect it was created prior to the formation of the Allorn Empire itself. However, regardless of its origins, by the time the Allorn Empire's formation and stunning rise, it was a valued material. Nightsilver was initially used in the creation of religious artifacts and decorative icons for temples to the [[Estelley]] gods but over time, the Teledden learned it could be transformed into beautiful, slender armor that could help protect them in combat. Nightsilver quickly became a prestigious possession for Teledden nobility and [[Fin'ullen]] warriors and has remained so up until modern times. However, to many other Races, the material is vile incarnate, worn by slavers and [[Mage]]s who oppressed millions at the height of the Allorn Empire, and has seen rare use even by groups like the [[Ithanian]] [[Ailor]] who are scions of the Teledden. When the [[Cataclysm]] came, most inventories of the substance were either destroyed by the [[Wildering]] or their wearers crushed by the combatants of other Races, be they revolting slaves, [[Eronidas]], or [[Kathar]], who themselves largely abandoned the use of the material. Today, Nightsilver is capable of being made into many beautiful objects but remains largely confined to the Teledden that exist in the west continent. With the rebirth of the Allorn Empire, the material has again been thrown into the public eye, as forges churn out suits of the substance for the nation’s most elite warriors and new objects of worship praising the return of [[Talea]].


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
===Appearance===
===Appearance===
Nightsilver is a beautiful substance and appears very different depending on what it is used for. It is created when an Altalar gifted with the Ring of Power of Sca'Elle forms Steel with the aid of Essence of Night, a mixture of clean water, a pinch of Silver flecks, dried Lady’s Shine, and unknown Magic which comes from the Ring of Power an Altalar possesses. In its raw state just following this process, Nightsilver looks much the same to Steel. The only difference is the glittering blue sheen that covers all parts of the material, but only Altalar dedicated to Sca'Elle and in possession of his Ring of Power would know the substance at first sight without the closer examination needed by other [[Races]] or Altalar devoted to other members of their Pantheon.
Nightsilver is a beautiful substance and is forged by Teledden smiths using a secret mixture of materials known as Essence of Night. Smiths will only ever teach their apprentices how to make this special bath, and while the lure of money can be considerable, having every Teledden loyalist from [[Ithania]] to [[Farahdeen]] wanting you dead for revealing the secrets is often enough to convince those with greedy intentions to not pursue this goals. Pieces of Steel are drenched in Essence of Night, which rapidly adheres to their form and, after further shaping, fully combines together. The result is a metal with the color of a dark blue night sky, punctuated by small bits of shining light.  
 
Whed to the Steel in its final stages as it cools, and is slowly poured on by the Altalar smith maen used to make the scale-styled mail uniquely known only to those bearing the Ring of Power of Sca'Elle, the substance is brilliantly shiny, like the finest polished Silver in Aloria. When used in the creation of weapons, most often the Altalar Glaive Sword or other blades used by the Altalar, these weapons have a dark blue color and appear almost crystalline. In addition, when swung and wielded in the open air, they leave behind a trail of gentle sparkles reminiscent of stars in the night sky, which is the main reason the substance bears its current name. The material is as strong as Steel when in the form of a weapon. Once the material is “destroyed” though, the substance immediately returns to normal Steel, a film of glittering blue peeling off and entering the air. Once it touches something, this thin film dissolves into a faint, twinkling blue dust that is easily blown away.  
===General Uses===
===General Uses===
Nightsilver is used exclusively by the Altalar to adorn themselves for battle, the substance offering extreme advantages when used as armor and moreso an extremely appealing aesthetic when used in weapons. When formed into Nightsilver scale-mail, the resulting armor is as light and flexible as silk but as tough as Steel. This allows Altalar warriors to avoid sacrificing the slightest bit of agility in combat, and instead be draped in the very best protection their deities can offer them. When used in swords and other bladed weapons, the aforementioned trail of sparkles occurs as the blade is bandied about.  
Nightsilver is used almost exclusively by Teledden and Fin'ullen to adorn themselves for battle. The Teledden have developed a form of armor known as scalemail that is used exclusively with Nightsilver, which is comparable to Ailor chainmail and is often considered a fine sheath of protection around their bodies. When used in weaponry, most choose swords made of Nightsilver, as the aesthetic effect of moving a narrow blade of Nightsilver is much more present in such weapons.
===Abilities===
===Abilities===
Nightsilver has the ability to alter its appearance based on the shape it has been morphed into. In its base and unforged form, it appears merely as blue-tinged shining Steel. When altered into traditional Altalar armor, it grows exceedingly bright and shiny, lacking any tints of blue at all. When it is formed into weapons though, the blue coloration returns as the blades created using it have an almost crystalline appearance in a deep shade of blue. It is also in this form that sparkles, appearing almost like starlight, emanate out from the weapon’s blade as it moves through the air at any time. Nightsilver weapons hold no outright benefit over simple steel, other than their aesthetic uses.
Nightsilver has the ability to produce a dusting of star-like glitter when moving that remains as an afterimage of the blade for several seconds, gradually decaying through the air. This effect is most striking at night, but even during the day, it would appear that one is wearing or wielding a piece of living nighttime.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Nightsilver weapons and armor captured by the Regalian Empire are rare. In the [[Elven War of 302 AC]], while many pieces were taken from defeated officers and important guards, a few Altalar agents destroyed much of it through their touch though at the cost of their lives a mere hour later.
*Nightsilver weapons and armor captured by the [[Regalian Empire]] are rare. In the [[Elven War of 302 AC]], while many pieces were taken from defeated officers and important guards, a few Teledden agents destroyed much of it, though at the cost of their lives mere hours later.
*Nightsilver does not rust.  
*Nightsilver does not rust.  
*Many suspect that the [[Breizh]], the Ailor [[Culture]] who first widely adopted chainmail, got the concept from their battles with the [[Solvaan]], whose elite likely wore suits of Nightsilver.
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Latest revision as of 00:46, 10 February 2024

Nightsilver
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Materials
Official Name Nightsilver
Common Nicknames Starlight Ore
Category Daen Family Metallurgy
Origin Ancient Teledden
Uses Utility, Decoration
Rarity Rare
Accessibility Middle and Upper Class

Nightsilver is a rare substance made out of chemically altered Steel, invented by ancient Teledden millennia ago. Used for untold centuries by the warriors and statespeople of the Allorn Empire, it ultimately morphed into a status symbol of power and purity. In recent years, Nightsilver is now seen on many of the most important military commanders in the field of battle instead of in the halls of ancient houses or grand parties celebrating the magnificence of their Race. The rebirth of the Allorn Empire has also resulted in a fervor of activity, and Nightsilver will undoubtedly continue to be produced in Aloria.

History

Nightsilver has been part of Teledden history since the earliest years of the Elves. When exactly it emerged is unknown, but most suspect it was created prior to the formation of the Allorn Empire itself. However, regardless of its origins, by the time the Allorn Empire's formation and stunning rise, it was a valued material. Nightsilver was initially used in the creation of religious artifacts and decorative icons for temples to the Estelley gods but over time, the Teledden learned it could be transformed into beautiful, slender armor that could help protect them in combat. Nightsilver quickly became a prestigious possession for Teledden nobility and Fin'ullen warriors and has remained so up until modern times. However, to many other Races, the material is vile incarnate, worn by slavers and Mages who oppressed millions at the height of the Allorn Empire, and has seen rare use even by groups like the Ithanian Ailor who are scions of the Teledden. When the Cataclysm came, most inventories of the substance were either destroyed by the Wildering or their wearers crushed by the combatants of other Races, be they revolting slaves, Eronidas, or Kathar, who themselves largely abandoned the use of the material. Today, Nightsilver is capable of being made into many beautiful objects but remains largely confined to the Teledden that exist in the west continent. With the rebirth of the Allorn Empire, the material has again been thrown into the public eye, as forges churn out suits of the substance for the nation’s most elite warriors and new objects of worship praising the return of Talea.

Characteristics

Appearance

Nightsilver is a beautiful substance and is forged by Teledden smiths using a secret mixture of materials known as Essence of Night. Smiths will only ever teach their apprentices how to make this special bath, and while the lure of money can be considerable, having every Teledden loyalist from Ithania to Farahdeen wanting you dead for revealing the secrets is often enough to convince those with greedy intentions to not pursue this goals. Pieces of Steel are drenched in Essence of Night, which rapidly adheres to their form and, after further shaping, fully combines together. The result is a metal with the color of a dark blue night sky, punctuated by small bits of shining light.

General Uses

Nightsilver is used almost exclusively by Teledden and Fin'ullen to adorn themselves for battle. The Teledden have developed a form of armor known as scalemail that is used exclusively with Nightsilver, which is comparable to Ailor chainmail and is often considered a fine sheath of protection around their bodies. When used in weaponry, most choose swords made of Nightsilver, as the aesthetic effect of moving a narrow blade of Nightsilver is much more present in such weapons.

Abilities

Nightsilver has the ability to produce a dusting of star-like glitter when moving that remains as an afterimage of the blade for several seconds, gradually decaying through the air. This effect is most striking at night, but even during the day, it would appear that one is wearing or wielding a piece of living nighttime.

Trivia

  • Nightsilver weapons and armor captured by the Regalian Empire are rare. In the Elven War of 302 AC, while many pieces were taken from defeated officers and important guards, a few Teledden agents destroyed much of it, though at the cost of their lives mere hours later.
  • Nightsilver does not rust.
  • Many suspect that the Breizh, the Ailor Culture who first widely adopted chainmail, got the concept from their battles with the Solvaan, whose elite likely wore suits of Nightsilver.

Accreditation
Writers HydraLana
Processors AlphaInsomnia, MantaRey, FireFan96
Last Editor HydraLana on 02/10/2024.

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