Conductor Stone
These large, rectangular stones, of indigo blue color, are a necessary component of the lightning rail coaches run by House Orien. Alone, a single conductor stone has no peculiar properties except for glowing with a bright suspended orbish light (equivalent to a sunrod) when two conductor stones are within 5 feet of each other. This finalizes the magical conduit allowing rapid travel through the space between the stones. The orbs repel each other strongly; even the great weight of a lightning rail coach can’t force two conductor stones closer together than a few feet. The interaction of the conductor stones creates a visible field of electrical energy (from where the name “lightning rail” comes) that leaps between adjacent stones and also arcs over the top of the body of the coach.
It is also believed because the melting point and boiling point is so low that the entire material temporarily turns into a gaseous state as the lightning rail moves across. However due to the rapid heating and cooling of the conductor stones, the material rarely strays from its origin point.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Dark metallic-blue to dark gray. Highly iridescent bright blue; sometimes also purple, red, and yellow.
Can have Dark gray to black streaks.
Opaque material
Hexagonal crytal structure, easy to fracture, and can be considered brittle.
Compounds
CuS, Covelite
Geology & Geography
Typically found with Copper deposits. It requires an area subject to weathering in where Copper can interact with a Sulfide usually in hydrothermal condition.
History & Usage
Everyday use
While the lightning rail is the most successful implementation of the magic of conductor stones, it is not the only possible implementation. Entrepreneurs and scoundrels have experimented widely with alternative vehicles designed to run along conductor stone lines. Smaller vehicles incorporating conductor stones can often attain high rates of speed, but are prone to mishap without the great weight of a lightning rail coach counteracting the repulsion effect of the conductor stones.
Value
125GP
Rarity
Uncommon
Odor
Mild Rotten Eggs
Taste
Bitter
Color
Indigo Blue
Boiling / Condensation Point
220C
Melting / Freezing Point
103c
Density
4.6g/cm3
Common State
Solid
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