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| − | '''Soulstone''' is a type of rock on [[Sel]] used |
+ | '''Soulstone''' is a type of rock on [[Sel]] used for [[Forgery]]. It is the ideal medium for the creation of [[soulstamp]]s.{{tes ref|3}} |
| − | == Appearance |
+ | == Appearance and Properties == |
| − | Soulstone is a |
+ | Soulstone is a fine grained rock, similar in appearance to soapstone. It is white with blood red flecks mixed in.{{tes ref|98}} |
| − | + | In its natural state, soulstone is almost as soft as chalk, yet it does not chip when scraped. When a piece of soulstone is held in a fire, it becomes extremely hard, like quartz. Once hardened, it has a gray and red marbled appearance.{{tes ref|3}}{{tes ref|30}} |
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| − | == Usage |
+ | == Usage in Forgery == |
| + | 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 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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| + | ==History== |
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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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| + | [[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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Revision as of 22:17, 25 November 2021
| Soulstone | |
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| Type | Mineral |
| Function | Ideal for carving; useful for Forgery |
| World of Origin | Sel |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Soulstone is a type of rock on Sel used for Forgery. It is the ideal medium for the creation of soulstamps.[1]
Appearance and Properties
Soulstone is a fine grained rock, similar in appearance to soapstone. It is white with blood red flecks mixed in.[2]
In its natural state, soulstone is almost as soft as chalk, yet it does not chip when scraped. When a piece of soulstone is held in a fire, it becomes extremely hard, like quartz. Once hardened, it has a gray and red marbled appearance.[1][3]
Usage in Forgery
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 Marks. The only way to create a better stamp is to use crystal, but it is exceptionally difficult to carve.[1][3]
History
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.[3]
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.[4] Shai was happy with the quality and quantity of the soulstone that she was given.[1][5] After successfully creating Ashravan's Essence Mark,[2] she took some extra soulstone with her when she escaped the palace.[2]