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Zankari is a unique metal known for centuries by the [[Dwarves]], who claim it to possess the blood of their | Zankari is a unique metal known for centuries by the [[Dwarves]], who claim it to possess the blood of their oldest god, Olovomm. Regardless of this, the truth cannot be ignored that when placed in water, the brown and slightly red-sheened metal discolors the surrounding liquid, making it red. How or why this happens is unknown, and the faithful among the Dwarves use it to help prove their convictions. For wider [[Aloria]] it is something of a curiosity and an amusement, while normal Dwarven weapons, tools and objects make use of the substance as a decorative element. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Zankari has been known to the Dwarves for | Zankari has been known to the Dwarves for centuries, at least according to their own tales. They state that the mineral was formed from a single drop of Olovomm’s blood when a vile bestial bird at the top of the highest peak in [[Ellador]] grazed his thumb. He felled the bird of course, but the blood coursed and seeped into the deepest rocks of the world, forming Zankari, as it is known today. The material remained a major part of Dwarven existence over the following centuries, throughout their lost and murky history, through their conflicts against the future Isldar, and at last, to the collapse of the [[Dwarven Empire]] at the hands of the [[Dakkar]]. As the [[Race]] of under-dwelling miners fled to the surface and then out into Aloria, they carried with them the knowledge of how to work Zankari. Out in the outside world, Zankari had been known for millennia, but methods to work it had never been identified. The Dwarves changed this, and their services were soon in high demand for many a street magician, con artist, and more, who sought to use the metal’s unique properties to their advantage. Today, the Dwarves retain their unique knowledge and most are happy to serve any customer who takes an interest in the metal first birthed by their ancient god. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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Zankari is most commonly used in normal Dwarven weapons, armor and even jewelry, as it is a metal comparable to Steel in strength, weight, and so forth. However, tricksters, mundane magicians, and the like often have Zankari formed in small metal tablets or prisms to help them in their tricks and illusions. | Zankari is most commonly used in normal Dwarven weapons, armor and even jewelry, as it is a metal comparable to Steel in strength, weight, and so forth. However, tricksters, mundane magicians, and the like often have Zankari formed in small metal tablets or prisms to help them in their tricks and illusions. | ||
===Abilities=== | ===Abilities=== | ||
Zankari has a single, exotic ability which in the minds of most scholarly Unionists and Ailor, birthed the myth about the blood of | Zankari has a single, exotic ability which in the minds of most scholarly Unionists and Ailor, birthed the myth about the blood of Olovomm. When submerged in water, the metal causes the liquid around it to start turning crimson red, highly akin to blood in appearance, but not actual blood. The practice purpose this serves is limited, with some small entertainment value to be had from the ability, but on the whole, it is generally seen as annoying for non-Dwarves or Dwarves of other faiths beyond their ancient one as cleaning weapons, armor and more made from the brown metal is made very difficult. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Zankari is most commonly found in [[The North Belt]] and [[Corontium]], but is also known to exist in large quantities in [[Oldt Era]]. | *Zankari is most commonly found in [[The North Belt]] and [[Corontium]], but is also known to exist in large quantities in [[Oldt Era]]. | ||
*Some Songaskian street performers do whole watershows | *Some [[Songaskian]] street performers do whole watershows before inserting small pellets of Zankari into their water source to create a visually interesting contrast of clear and reddened water. | ||
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Revision as of 15:31, 15 March 2021
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| Official Name | Zankari |
| Common Nicknames | Earth’s Blood, Bleeding Iron |
| Origin | Aloria |
| Uses | Various |
| Rarity | Common |
| Accessibility | Only made by Dwarven forges |
Zankari is a unique metal known for centuries by the Dwarves, who claim it to possess the blood of their oldest god, Olovomm. Regardless of this, the truth cannot be ignored that when placed in water, the brown and slightly red-sheened metal discolors the surrounding liquid, making it red. How or why this happens is unknown, and the faithful among the Dwarves use it to help prove their convictions. For wider Aloria it is something of a curiosity and an amusement, while normal Dwarven weapons, tools and objects make use of the substance as a decorative element.
History
Zankari has been known to the Dwarves for centuries, at least according to their own tales. They state that the mineral was formed from a single drop of Olovomm’s blood when a vile bestial bird at the top of the highest peak in Ellador grazed his thumb. He felled the bird of course, but the blood coursed and seeped into the deepest rocks of the world, forming Zankari, as it is known today. The material remained a major part of Dwarven existence over the following centuries, throughout their lost and murky history, through their conflicts against the future Isldar, and at last, to the collapse of the Dwarven Empire at the hands of the Dakkar. As the Race of under-dwelling miners fled to the surface and then out into Aloria, they carried with them the knowledge of how to work Zankari. Out in the outside world, Zankari had been known for millennia, but methods to work it had never been identified. The Dwarves changed this, and their services were soon in high demand for many a street magician, con artist, and more, who sought to use the metal’s unique properties to their advantage. Today, the Dwarves retain their unique knowledge and most are happy to serve any customer who takes an interest in the metal first birthed by their ancient god.
Characteristics
Appearance
Zankari forms in large, dark brown veins of ore within mountains. When refined, the material has a dull, dark brown color to it with a very light red reflective sheen on top.
General Uses
Zankari is most commonly used in normal Dwarven weapons, armor and even jewelry, as it is a metal comparable to Steel in strength, weight, and so forth. However, tricksters, mundane magicians, and the like often have Zankari formed in small metal tablets or prisms to help them in their tricks and illusions.
Abilities
Zankari has a single, exotic ability which in the minds of most scholarly Unionists and Ailor, birthed the myth about the blood of Olovomm. When submerged in water, the metal causes the liquid around it to start turning crimson red, highly akin to blood in appearance, but not actual blood. The practice purpose this serves is limited, with some small entertainment value to be had from the ability, but on the whole, it is generally seen as annoying for non-Dwarves or Dwarves of other faiths beyond their ancient one as cleaning weapons, armor and more made from the brown metal is made very difficult.
Trivia
- Zankari is most commonly found in The North Belt and Corontium, but is also known to exist in large quantities in Oldt Era.
- Some Songaskian street performers do whole watershows before inserting small pellets of Zankari into their water source to create a visually interesting contrast of clear and reddened water.
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