RUNES 101
The Gems
Soul gem
Status: Very Rare.
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Used to transport souls when out of the soul stream. Can be used in medicine.
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Soul gems are also used for traditional wedding jewellery.
Dahlia gem
Status: Common.
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Used for warding homes, and a common feature in the kitchen, this gem protects the user from harm.
Dahlia gems are often given to children on their first day of school.
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Gold gem
Status: Common.
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Used as currency, these gems can be found in many different sizes. They are known to bring good fortune.
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Gold gems are oftern used ornamentally, enhancing the owners "luck".
Grass gem
Status: Very Common.
Used in medicines across the Provinces, the grass gem is amongst the most versatile ingredient in runing.
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They are well-loved for their ease of creation.
Emerald gem
Status: Rare
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Used for enchanting, emerald gems are amongst the most difficult gems to create, making them quite rare.
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It is said the clearer the emrald, the stronger in enchants.
Stone gem
Status: Very Common.
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Used in fortification and construction, when runed this gem allows structures to withstand wear and damage.
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They are often used in plate armour to keep the wearer protected from blows.
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Chrysanthemum gem
Status: Rare
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Used to create a sense of joy in the wearer, this gem is used mostly in fine jewellery and helps enhance the users natural affinity for their core.
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They are traditionally given to new mothers in celebration.
Mandevilla gem
Status: Very Rare
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Used as a cleansing gem, this renowned for it's calming properties and medicinal value. It is known for it's ability to ease pain.
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They are imperative stock for healthcare professionals.
Ruby gem
Status: Common.​
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Used primarily in channelling runes for a users inner core, the ruby gem is known for it's ability to seek the users natural affinity and amplify it.
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They are used to aid new comers and children find and practice their core.
Amethyst gem
Status: Common
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Used to create medicines, these calming gems create the common runes used in household first aid kits and help treat long term ailments.
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They are traditionally used to decorate children's rooms to help them sleep.
Deep Root gem
Status: Rare​
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Used to create powerful restoration runes, these gems are the most difficult to channel. These gems are outlawed without a certificate of necrocore.
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They are a traditional omen of bad luck due to their link with the dead.
Obsidian gem
Status: Very Common
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Used to dampen the users core in order to aid practice of their arts. These gems can be used to ward against magic, weakening damage taken from cores.
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They are traditionally found decorating public spaces and schools.