Yabno Clay

Yabno Clay is a natural dirt found only in the Yabno Wür (Silent Wood in Nyʊtlu language). Since the Nyʊtlu believed the woods to be a sacred space, the qualities of this clay remained unknown for centuries. However, the spirit guardians of the Nyʊtlu disappeared. As time passed, new generations of Nyʊtlu began to allow humans into the Yabno Wür. It was then that humans discovered the clay from which the trees grew. In addition to rendering every footstep silent, the Wood evoked a feeling of harmony for all who entered.
Of course, humans had to capitalize on that quality.
Upon further research, it was discovered that harmonious Brane particles were infused into the clay. Even when removed from the forest, the effect remained the same. Walls which were created from Yabno Clay were impossible to hear through. And being in rooms fashioned from the clay brought a feeling of amiability to all who stepped inside. It was the perfect material for diplomatic meeting rooms.
It was the perfect time for Nyütlu to relish in their newfound capitalism. 
Cities across the planet began building monuments to honor leaders and folk-heroes in town squares. Violent interactions in these squares went dramatically down. Democratic leadership constructed their town-halls with the clay. Suddenly, debates actually became civilized again. And perhaps said debates were a little too civilized. Opponents were too busy agreeing with one another to make any real change. But better they come together and do nothing than scream at each other while doing less than nothing.
Limited extraction of the clay, combined with the high cost of transport makes Yabno Clay one of the most expensive building materials on the planet. However, for those that can afford it, Yabno Clay is often used with local clays to create beautifully-designed rammed earth homes.
The grandest of all homes fashioned from Yabno Clay is the Sikel City Palace. Sitting above the city on the Samehdi Plateaus, it is a beacon for all who enter the city. The dome roof is leafed with rainbow-abalone and outer walls show the natural beauty of the terracotta-colored Yabno Clay, covered only by intricately painted geometric designs. There is controversy about whether the Paramount Chief should have used Sikel City's limited reconstruction funds to build the palace. But nobody can deny its majesty.

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Examples of rammed earth techniques often used when constructing with Yabno Clay.

Type

Biomaterial

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Yabno Clay Constructions

Monuments

by P.K. Nyogi

Modest Home

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Town Hall

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