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| − | '''Soulstone''' is a type of rock on [[Sel]] used |
+ | '''Soulstone''' is a type of rock on [[Sel]] used in the construction of [[Soulstamp]]s for [[Forgery]].{{tes ref|3}} |
| − | == Appearance |
+ | == Appearance & Properties == |
| − | Soulstone is a fine grained rock |
+ | Soulstone is a white fine grained rock with flecks of red mixed in.{{tes ref|98}} |
| − | + | Soulstone in its natural state is about as soft as chalk. However, when it is carved the material comes off very precisely. When a piece of soulstone is held in a fire, the soulstone becomes extremely hard, like quartz, and no more can be carved from it.{{tes ref|3}} |
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| − | == Usage |
+ | == Usage In Forgery == |
| + | The ability to carve the soulstone precisely is what makes it so valuable for Forgery. The shape of the Soulstamp is crucial-taking off too much or too little by mistake is devastating-but soulstone effectively negates this problem. |
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| − | A soulstamp can be made from many types of material, but soulstone is the preferred medium for Forgers. Precision in soulstamps is crucial—taking off too much or too little by mistake is devastating—but soulstone effectively negates this problem. Because it is soft and does not chip, it can be carved very precisely. Additionally, the fact that soulstone can be hardened under flame significantly increases the durability of the stamp. These properties make the stone invaluable to a Forger, especially for soulstamps that they will reuse often or particularly complex stamps such as [[Essence Mark]]s. The only way to create a better stamp is to use crystal, but it is exceptionally difficult to carve.{{tes ref|3}}{{tes ref|30}} |
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| + | The change in hardness of the rock is also useful. Being able to carve the stamp easily, yet in a material that will hold its shape is invaluable to a Forger. This is especially important if the Forger is making a soulstamp that they will reuse often, or an [[Essence Mark]]. The only better material for a Soulstamp is crystal, which is incredibly difficult to carve. |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | [[Wan ShaiLu]] first learned to carve soulstone during her apprenticeship as a Forger. She was not allowed to touch soulstone in the early part of her training.{{tes ref|30}} |
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| − | During Shai's imprisonment in the [[Rose Palace]], she requested a large quantity of soulstone to use in the creation of [[Ashravan]]'s Essence Mark. Although [[Frava]] was hesitant to provide her with such a powerful material, she relented since Shai would not have been able to succeed without it in the required timeframe.{{tes ref|2}} Shai was happy with the quality and quantity of the soulstone that she was given.{{tes ref|3}}{{tes ref|42}} After successfully creating Ashravan's Essence Mark,{{tes ref|98}} she took some extra soulstone with her when she escaped the palace.{{tes ref|98}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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