Etherium: Starstone
Etherium is a rare celestial metal forged in the heart of dying stars. It is believed to be the solidified essence of stellar energy, imbued with cosmic power. When a star reaches the end of its life cycle, immense pressure and heat can force elements into extraordinary states, creating substances like Etherium. These precious metals are scattered across the cosmos in cataclysmic supernovae, often finding their way to other planets within meteorites.
Properties
Material Characteristics
typically a lustrous silvery-white metal with a crystalline structure. It is often found in meteorites as irregular chunks or nodules.
Physical & Chemical Properties
- hardness: is extremely hard, surpassing diamond in terms of resistance to scratching.
- conductivity: low electrical conductivity but an excellent conductor of magical energy.
- malleability and ductility: while incredibly strong, is difficult to shape into complex forms, but easily shaped by magic.
- refractivity: it has a unique ability to refract light in unusual patterns, creating iridescent effects.
- radioactivity: it is slightly radioactive, emitting a low level of harmless cosmic radiation.
Compounds
It is extremely stable and inert and forms very few compounds in nature. However, under specific, extreme conditions, its should be able to bond with other celestial elements to form rare and powerful compounds.
Geology & Geography
It is found in the center of a collapsing or recently collapsed star.
Origin & Source
This its own unique ore.
Life & Expiration
10,000 years
History & Usage
Discovery
This ore was discovered by Astra Kepler, during an exploration mission in a system with a collapsed star (Erebus).
Cultural Significance and Usage
It is a sacred substance to the [Aetherian, a tangible connection to their celestial origins.
Refinement
With the use of magic, it can be added to other metals to create various alloys, this can be a long drawn out process.
Manufacturing & Products
- Ansible communicator devices
- other communication devices
- navigation devices
- FTL spacial navigation nodes
Byproducts & Sideproducts
There are many uses for this material and its various byproducts.
Reusability & Recycling
It is highly reusable.
Distribution
Trade & Market
The Star Elves are one of the few species that know how to find and harvest this material while still in space.
Storage
No, it requires no special storage.
157Et
extremely dense, 10 times denser than gold
Type
Ore/Mineral
Value
600 gp
Rarity
This is a rare material.
Color
silvery-white with iridescent hues
Boiling / Condensation Point
extremely high, far beyond the capabilties of known technology to measure
Density
incredibly dense, one of the densest substances known.
Common State
solid
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