The Stones of the Seasons

In the world of Islemaria, the presence of the seasons is everywhere. An Ellavara's birth season is treated as a prediction of their life to come and usually influences their style and preferences. There are many things that an Ellavara can do to sport their birth season in the terms of fashion to the very food that they prefer. The most popular way for an Ellavara to show their birth season is through the use of gemstones. There are four gemstones in particular that they use for each. For Faeln, it is a vibrant green that is usually seen in the gem known as peridot. For Zuna it is a bright yellow that is usually indicative of lemonade that is usually found in citrine. For Klaucius it is an orange color that is one the warmer side that has the coloring of a fresh-baked pumpkin pie and this is usually found in the gem called carnelian. Last but certainly not least for Krynolst the gem is usually a pure white that shimmers like freshly fallen snow and the gem that usually has this effect is an opaque white quartz.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Each of the stones has its specific properties when it comes to how it is refractive but all of the stones share the same hardness and the ability to be shaped easily to suit each need.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Each stone emits a faint glow depending on the season and if it is at the ending or the beginning of the season. It is popular thought that this light can have supernatural and health benefits but that has yet to be proven or disproven.

Geology & Geography

Each respective stone is in its respective realm.

History & Usage

Everyday use

It is used mostly commonly in the building of houses but has been used in fashion for jewelry and such. It can also be used as household decor and placed in shrines.

Environmental Impact

If the gems are mined out of season it can cause less of them of them to grow when they are in season.

Type

Stone

Value

1-5 pearl beads depending on the season

Rarity

Common

Taste

If you like to eat rocks then you have eaten these gems.

Melting / Freezing Point

No freezing point but each gemstones melting point depends on the season it was molded after.

Related Species

• Ellavara