Quicksilver
Qucksilver is a magical metal blessed by Ishtar, the moon goddess. Quicksilver is a malleable and hardenable metal found in meteorites and extraordinary mineral veins throughout the Moonfall Gulf. It is a bright silver metal with a bluish sheen. In addition to being used to craft Quicksilver Armor, the metal is also used for weapons.
Armor and shields made or coated in quicksilver count as magical and confer a small damage reduction to the wearer.
Melee weapons and ammunition made of or coated with quicksilver count as magical weapons for the purposes of overcoming the damage resistances of creatures.
The quicksilver version of a melee weapon or of ten pieces of ammunition costs 500 gp more than the normal version, whether the weapon or ammunition is made of the metal or coated with it.
Properties
Geology & Geography
primarily found in Ishtara and other areas bordering the Moonfall Gulf
Origin & Source
The presence of Quicksilver on Ora is considered to be a direct result of The Moonfall. It can be found dispersed in rock formations related to the Oona Impact. It is said that Oona was largely made up of Quicksilver.
History & Usage
Everyday use
Weapons, armor, holy objects, and precision tools
Cultural Significance and Usage
Considered holy in Ishtara due to it's relationship with the goddess Ishtar. Used in the creation of divine relics and paraphernalia in the Ishtari religion.
Industrial Use
Used in alchemical processes and in the forging of alloys
Refinement
Requires refinement at a forge
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