Delerium
When the meteor fell fifteen years ago, it destroyed large sections of the city. But it wasn't just a large chunk of rock, the meteor also contained a crystal that has been named delerium. Delerium is a purplish color, and is only found within the ruins of the city of Drakkenheim. The greatest concentrations and largest crystals are found in the inner city, and especially in and around the crater.
Raw delerium is exceptionally dangerous. Physical contact with it can cause mutations. The people and animals in the city who weren't killed during the initial impact have been turned into ferocious mutants. It can be very volatile, and breaking a delerium crystal can create dangerous arcane anomalies. Those who work with it must take special precautions to avoid Contamination.
Why then would so many risk their lives to harvest and experiment with this highly dangerous crystal? One word: money. Delerium has become very valuable. The products it can make, more so. Delerium infused magic items, from potions to weapons, are incredibly potent, if sometimes dangerous to wield. A fortune can be made pulling delerium out of the city. If you survive.
Raw delerium is exceptionally dangerous. Physical contact with it can cause mutations. The people and animals in the city who weren't killed during the initial impact have been turned into ferocious mutants. It can be very volatile, and breaking a delerium crystal can create dangerous arcane anomalies. Those who work with it must take special precautions to avoid Contamination.
Why then would so many risk their lives to harvest and experiment with this highly dangerous crystal? One word: money. Delerium has become very valuable. The products it can make, more so. Delerium infused magic items, from potions to weapons, are incredibly potent, if sometimes dangerous to wield. A fortune can be made pulling delerium out of the city. If you survive.
Properties
Origin & Source
The meteor
History & Usage
Cultural Significance and Usage
Delerium is considered sacred by The Followers of the Falling Fire. They use it in their holy rituals, especially in their Sacrament.
Refinement
Refining delerium is highly dangerous. Those that manage it closely guard their process.
Hazards
Any physical contact with delerium can cause mutation in living beings.
"Don't et it. Are ye daft? The Collins boy et some tryna impress sum gurl. 'E grew an evil mouth on 'is back that spewed all kinds of profane talk. 'Ad to tek im to the witch what lives by the big stone. She did 'er magick and 'e slept near a week, but 'e got better. Not bin the same since." - Farmer Cotton.
"Don't et it. Are ye daft? The Collins boy et some tryna impress sum gurl. 'E grew an evil mouth on 'is back that spewed all kinds of profane talk. 'Ad to tek im to the witch what lives by the big stone. She did 'er magick and 'e slept near a week, but 'e got better. Not bin the same since." - Farmer Cotton.
Environmental Impact
The water and crops are contaminated for miles around the crater. Safe food and drinking water have to be brought in at great expense.
Distribution
Trade & Market
| Size | Market Value | Weight | AC | HP | Extraction Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | 10 gp | 1/4 lbs | 15 | 5 | 1 action |
| Fragment | 100 gp | 1//2 lbs | 17 | 10 | 1 minute |
| Shard | 500 gp | 1 lbs | 19 | 15 | 5 minutes |
| Crystal | 1000 gp | 2 lbs | 21 | 20 | 30 min |
| Geode | 5000 gp | 20 lbs+ | 23 | 25 | 1 hour |
| Massive Cluster | Priceless | 8000+ lbs | 25 | 50 | 7 days |
Type
Ore/Mineral
Rarity
Common within the ruins of Drakkenheim, delerium is found nowhere else in the world.
Color
Purple
Common State
Crystaline
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