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« on: 11 January 2012, 05:05:57 »

I'm certain Altario will be glad of the existance, disappointed by the rarity. rolleyes

There are probably a few lingering issues, but hopefully nothing major.

Name: Galcardel (Metal)

Overview:
Galcardel is a metal of many appellations. Among many in the North, including the Ice Tribes, it is called Magebane, Spell Killer, or Ertenmir’s Gift (See history). The Dwarves call it ReViij (Keeps Back Magic), while the elves have termed it Delís’cár'tuulén (Magic’s Death). In all cultures, though, Galcardel is known for one rather amazing property: its ability to thwart magical manipulation.

Description:
Galcardel is of a silvery colour, though of a darker shade than, say, mithril. If mithril’s colouration might be compared to a bright star shining through the black sky, Galcardel might be the star just beyond it--trapped behind darkwind--whose light seems half overtaken by night. It gleams less brightly, but no less strong, asserting itself despite its darker complexion.

Galcardel is indeed a strong metal—at least as strong as steel—and very difficult to forge into a desired shape, requiring extremely high temperatures to melt. This is one of two reasons why the metal is often mixed with iron or some other metal to create an alloy. The other is that, much to the chagrin of magic-haters, the metal is rather difficult to find. Only a few select veins have been located, and there are none that are active.

Location:
The ore is exceedingly rare, found only in a select few mountain ranges—nay, in a select few mountains. Two of these mountains rise from the Gathorn Mountain Range just south of Remusiat. The richest Galcardel mine existed deep in the heart of a mountain called the Huverut.

Of all the vein locations where Galcardel has ever been found, none have supplied the metal with plenty equal to Huverut. In its time, which was many thousands of years ago, the mountain supposedly held enough Galcardel ore to supply an army with breastplates, greaves, pauldrons, gloves, and shields. The mine has since run dry and the armor has been mostly lost.

A newer but poorer source was found in the Moeldis Mountain east of Huverut in around 1564 b.S. However, this source, too, has been mined almost completely. Today, only the rich can afford the rare rings and necklaces that form the last vestiges of the Hiverut mine’s prolific past and the small pittance that is to be had from the remains of the Moeldis mine.

The Rogetyrim dwarves were said to have discovered a vein of Galcardel in the Imlith Mountains; however, the remains of this metal have since been buried deep in the tunnels of their once vast home under the earth.

A small mine in the Mithral Mountains was discovered in 67 a.S., though the amount was quite small—hardly enough for a suit of armor. This sample of Galcardel is now located at the Academy of Ximax, where it is subject to much speculation, awe, and (for many) fear.

Abilities/Usages:
Galcardel has the unique ability to thwart magical attack by limiting the area in which a mage can assert his or her will. From a Ximaxian perspective, the metal locks the meta-states of a car’all’s xeua from unnatural manipulation by a conscious will. Therefore, while the natural fluctuations in a car’all’s xeua—the usual shifts from ahm to soor and vice versa—remain unaffected by the metal, those shifts that occur unnaturally are prevented.

The metal works only when encircling the individual car’all in some way; therefore, it was often made into armour that encircled the body. However, particularly in present time, not enough of the ore exists to make full armour, and so it is often made into ring or necklaces.

The effects of the metal diminish with lower quantities. As such, armour serves as greater protection than a necklace, which serves as greater protection than a ring. This applies, too, to diluting the metal by, i.e., combining it with another to make an alloy. A ring of 100% Galcardel is likely to be more potent at fending off magical manipulation than one of 60% Galcardel. However, objects with high quantities of the metal are likely hard to find, and when found, are likely to be of astronomical price.

How the metal works and why remains a subject of great study to the mages of Ximax. Most Ximaxian scholars agree that, at present, there are more questions about the metal than answers.

History:
At some point between 9500 and 9000 b.S., it is believed, the first Galcardel mine was discovered deep in the heart of the Huverut Mountain in the Gathorn Mountain Range. While the mine certainly exists (and, in fact, small flecks of the metal may still be found in the once plentiful mine shafts), the story of its discovery and creation has been the subject of Remusian legend and myth.

It is believed that at time of its discovery, the great War of the Chosen tore across Caelereth. Remusians were subject to horrifying magical experimentation—the scars of which extended to today. It is said that a temporary reprieve in the war had thankfully descended upon the Remusian homeland as Eckra the Cruel, Ma’asherom the Red, and other heartless Chosen lay waste to other tribes of the Disk. However, soon rumours spread that an army of black mages were marching toward the Remusian homeland, thirsty for blood.

One fateful evening, as Nechya brought night and Necteref walked in the darkness waiting for battle to come, a great military leader of the Remusian people, Derock, prayed that the gods would give a gift to help his people fight the battlemages. Ertenmir, god of earth, heard the prayer and took pity upon the men. He placed into the earth a great ore, and into the head of Derock a dream of where to find it.

When morning came, Derock was lead to the mine deep in the heart of Huverut. With the ore there found, the Remusian people made strong armour for every warrior. When at last the day came and the black mages came to bring death, the power of the Galcardel protected the people, and the Remusians defeated the black mages.

The veracity of the tale is unconfirmed; however, it is known, from records, that the armour did, in fact, exist. From what records are left, it seems that, when the mine ran dry, the existing Galcardel was melted down and mixed with other metals to create new armor, which was melted down later and further diluted by other metals until the effects of the Galcardel became insignificant.

More recently, in 1564 b.S., a mine was discovered in the Moeldis Mountain, though the yield was so small as to be only worthy of creating small pieces of jewelry.

In around 4477 b.S., the Rogetyrim Dwarves also found small mines in the Imlith Mountains. Supposedly the discovery of Galcardel contributed to the defeat of the Moh’rhim in 3493 b.S. However, when internal strife weakened the Rogetyrim, and the Moh’rhim, with the Rhom-oc as allies, lay waste to the Great Hall and many of the tunnels once belonging to the proud dwarven tribe, much of the metal was buried, too. It is assumed that there is still a moderate amount of Galcardel armour and weaponry in the tunnels, buried deep under the earth.

The most recent discovery of the metal occurred in 67 a.S. by the Mitharim in the Mithral Mountains. The amount was so scanty that the Mitharim traded it, and it eventually found its way to the Tower of Ximax Academy in 113 a.S. It is held in the Library Tower, well guarded, and continues to be the subject of much research, speculation, and fear for the mages there.


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Re: Galcardel (Metal)

« Reply #1 on: 11 January 2012, 07:22:34 »

Name: Galcardel (Metal)

Overview:
Galcardel is a metal of many appellations. Among many in the North, including the Ice Tribes, it is called Magebane, Spell Killer, or Ertenmir’s Gift (See history). The Dwarves call it ReViij (Keeps Back Magic), while the elves have termed it Delís’cár'tuulén (Magic’s Death). In all cultures, though, Galcardel is known for one rather amazing property: its ability to thwart magical manipulation.

Description:
Galcardel is of a silvery colour, though of a darker shade than, say, mithril. If mithral’smithril or mithral? one is a mineral the other is a range of mountains, if I recall colouration might be compared to a bright star shining through the black sky, Galcardel might be the star just beyond it, trapped behind wind,While I appreciate the poetic sentiment, this does seem to make little sense to me, wind was transparent last time I looked whose light seems half overtaken by night. It gleams less brightly, but no less strong, asserting itself despite is darker complexion.

Galcardel is indeed a strong metal—at least as strong as steel—and very difficult to forge into a desired shape, requiring extremely high temperatures to melt. This is one of two reasons why the metal is often mixed with iron or some other metal to create an alloy. The other is that, much to the chagrin of magic-haters, the metal is rather difficult to find. Only a few select veins have been located, and there are none that are very active.Active implies that there are veins of this that could be exploited but they aren't being mined. Is this the case, or are we dealing with an issue of quality/quantity, as seems to be indicated below. One would expect that the Remusians would leap to exploit such veins, unless they weren't worth mining.

Location:
The ore is exceedingly rare, found only in a select few mountain ranges—nay, in a select few mountains. Two of these mountains rise from the Gathorn Mountain Range just south of Remusiat. The richest Galcardel mine existed deep in the heart of a mountain called the Huverut.

Of all the vein locations where Galcardel has ever been found, none have supplied the metal with plenty equal to Huverut. In its time, which was many thousands of years ago, the mountain supposedly held enough Galcardel ore to supply an army with breastplates, greaves, pauldrons, gloves, and shields. The mine has since run dry and the armor has been mostly lost.

A newer but poorer source was found in the Moeldis Mountain east of Huverut in around 1564 b.S. However, this source, too, has been mined almost completely. Today, only the rich can afford the rare rings and necklaces that form the last vestiges of the Hiverut mine’s prolific past and the small pittance that is to be had from the remains of the Moeldis mine.

The Roegtyrhim dwarves were said to have discovered a vein of Galcardel in the Imlith Mountains; however, the remains of this metal have since been buried deep in the tunnels of their once vast home under the earth. For the sake of those who haven't been around or may have forgotten, a link to the relevant "entry" on the Roegtyrim
A small mine in the Mithral Mountains was discovered in 67 a.S., though the amount was quite small—hardly enough for a suit of armor. This sample of Galcardel is now located at the Academy of Ximax, where it is subject to much speculation, awe, and (for many) fear.

Abilities/Usages:
Galcardel has the unique ability to thwart magical attack by limiting the area in which a mage can assert his or her will. From a Ximaxian perspective, the metal locks the meta-states of a car’all’s xeua from unnatural manipulation by a conscious will. Therefore, while the natural fluctuations in a car’all’s xeua—the usual shifts from ahm to soor and vice versa—remain unaffected by the metal, those shifts that occur unnaturally are prevented.

The metal works only when encircling the individual car’all in some way; therefore, it was often made into armour that encircled the body. However, particularly in present time, not enough of the ore exists to make full armour, and so it is often made into ring or necklaces.

The effects of the metal diminish with lower quantities. As such, armour serves as greater protection than a necklace, which serves as greater protection than a ring. This applies, too, with diluting the metal by, i.e., combining it with another to make an alloy. A ring of 100% Galcardel is likely to be more potent at fending off magical manipulation than one of 60% Gelcardel. However, objects with high quantities of the metal are likely hard to find, and when found, are likely to be of astronomical price.

How the metal works and why remains a subject of great study to the mages of Ximax. Most Ximaxian scholars agree that, at present, there are more questions about the metal than answers.

History:
At some point between 9500 and 9000 b.S., it is believe, the first Galcardel mine was discovered deep in the heart of the Huverut Mountain in the Gathorn Mountain Range. While the mine certainly exists (and, in fact, small flecks of the metal may still be found in the once plentiful mine shafts), the story of its discovery and creation has been the subject of Remusian legend and myth.

It is believed that at time of its discovery, the great War of the Chosen tore across Caelereth. Remusians were subject to horrifying magical experimentation—the scars of which extended to today. It is said that a temporary reprieve in the war had thankfully descended upon the Remusian homeland as Eckra the Cruel, Ma’asherom the Red, and other heartless Chosen lay waste to other tribes of the Disk. However, soon rumours spread that an army of black mages were marching toward the Remusian homeland, thirsty for blood.

One fateful evening, as Nechya brought night and Necteref walked in the darkness waiting for battle to come, a great military leader of the Remusian people, Derock, prayed that the gods would give a gift to help his people fight the battlemages. Ertenmir, god of earth, heard the prayer and took pity upon the men. He placed into the earth a great ore, and into the head of Derock a dream of where to find it.

When morning came, Derock was lead to the mine deep in the heart of Heverut. With the ore there found, the Remusian people made strong armour for every warrior. When at last the day came and the black mages came to bring death, the power of the Galcardel protected the people, and the Remusians defeated the black mages.

The veracity of the tale is unconfirmed; however, it is known, from records, that the armour did, in fact, exist. From what records are left, it seems that, when the mine ran dry, the existing Galcardel was melted down and mixed with other metals to create new armor, which was melted down later and further diluted by other metals until the effects of the Galcardel became insignificant.

More recently, in 1564 b.S., a mine was discovered in the Moeldis Mountain, though the yield was so small as to be only worthy of creating small pieces of jewelry.

In around 4477 b.S., the Rogetyrim Dwarves also found small mines in the Imlith Mountains. Supposedly the discovery of Galcardel contributed to the defeat of the Moh’rhim in 3493 b.S. However, when internal strife weakened the Regotyrim, and the Moh’rhim, with the Rhom-oc as allies, lay waste to the Great Hall and many of the tunnels once belonging to the proud dwarven tribe, much of the metal was buried, too. It is assumed that there is still a moderate amount of Galcardel armour and weaponry in the tunnels, buried deep under the earth.

The most recent discovery of the metal occurred in 67 a.S. by the Mitharim in the Mithral Mountains. The amount was so scanty that the Mitharim traded it, and it eventually found its way to the Tower of Ximax Academy in 113 a.S. It is held in the Library Tower, well guarded, and continues to be the subject of much research, speculation, and fear for the mages there.

I've highlighted issues where the spelling becomes inconsistent (Hiverut or Heverut, Gelcardel, Rogetyhrim) and areas where the language becomes unclear. Looking forward to see this up for review. I wasn't familiar with the Roegtyrim and since the Susilgerim entry isn't up to date, nor is the northern dwarves overview I was very briefly concerned that there was a new tribe being slipped it. A link or two would have been helpful there since they do qualify as more than a little obscure.


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« Reply #2 on: 11 January 2012, 07:25:39 »

I am so giddy with excitement. heart

I have dispatched a legion of Remusian miners toward the Gathorns in hopes of disovering more of this valuable metal. It will probably take a day or two to get a full report on this.

In the meantime, I shall be planning my inevitable invasion of Ximax.


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« Reply #3 on: 11 January 2012, 07:32:26 »

The WHO? *I* wasn't familiar with the 'Roegtyrim', greatly to my chagrin. When did they get slipped into the Compendium? (marches off in high dudgeon and battle armour to check it out)...


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« Reply #4 on: 11 January 2012, 08:12:52 »

Very helpful, Valan! I have corrected the various spellings.

The winds was originally "darkwind" and I thought it sounded repetitious.. but I've added it in. I didn't mean to imply that the wind blocked out the light, only that it was behind the space where the darkwinds blow the constellations.

The proper term is Rogetyrim. My apologies! The entry is here. One of the few dwarves not created by Judith. The current tribe is known as the Susilgerim. Hopefully that helps!

And naturally, the information on what it means to be an "active" mine is helpful, too. My ignorance showing! Thank you, Valan!


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« Reply #5 on: 11 January 2012, 11:58:58 »

Oww! I had a similar idea - but for a tree

I was thinking of calling it the "EldritchTree", which looked like a white birch with elderflower blossoms

The old Tharian word 'eldritch' (strange) would then be derived from the tree and its strange quality of absorbing magic.

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« Reply #6 on: 11 January 2012, 12:37:25 »

Aos: I rather like elder trees and am tempted to suggest you go ahead with the 'Eldritch'.... but perhaps rather than countering magic it enhances it slightly? The flowers are reagents, the sap makes an enchanting wine, and the wood is used for wands, cups, athames, and the like....

There are certainly lots of proverbs and legends you could add in as well (hint hint).

Rayne, I finally did track the elusive Rogetyrim down, thank you! Clearly this tribe was the one to compile the ancient Dwarven "ThaySorOos" (a collection of archaic ThergerimTaal words, synonyms, and antonyms...) And if anyone gets that in-joke, you may have a Bardic illustration of your very own.


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« Reply #7 on: 11 January 2012, 13:51:01 »

ThaySorOos ... the original form of the current Thesaurus perhaps?


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« Reply #8 on: 11 January 2012, 17:48:11 »

Not dwarven Toys R Us then? cry


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« Reply #9 on: 30 January 2012, 02:16:40 »

Blarrowed.


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« Reply #10 on: 30 January 2012, 02:45:12 »

Nothing like a full Uri on this, but a couple of errors were found. T'would have been remiss to ignore them.

I hope this doesn't come across as inconsistent, overboard or over-enthusiastic. rolleyes

PS: Lovely entry. I have a feeling that I don't say that often enough to people.

Description:

asserting itself despite its darker complexion

Abilities/Usages

This applies, too, withto diluting the metal by, i.e."by, e.g.,", "diluting the metal - i.e. by combining", or nothing here - not "by, i.e.,", combining it with another to make an alloy

History

At some point between 9500 and 9000 b.S., it is believed, the first Galcardel mine was discovered

Care to debate? (Now who's being patronising... *whistles*) The debateable has no place post-blarrow, I'd say.

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« Reply #11 on: 30 January 2012, 03:07:15 »

I feel your comments are far too whimsical, and need to be a little more serious. rolleyes

Just kidding...

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« Reply #12 on: 30 January 2012, 03:11:12 »

For some reason, I had thought this entry incomplete. I was waiting for an "Okay, I'm done" post. Hmmm....

I guess from my cursory glance at this, I had found nothing wrong, and had liked the idea.

The blarrow came as a surprise.


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« Reply #13 on: 30 January 2012, 03:46:03 »

Rogetyrim --> Roget being a writer of a thesaurus from the early 17th Century, I do believe, the collection of synonyms and antonyms etc. I myself use a Macquarie one ... it is well thumbed and well used.

ThaySorOos could probably be an archaic way of writing Thesaurus ... unless, of course, it is a dwarf shouting "They saw us! They saw us! Get ready and FIRE!"