Blood Gold
by hughpierre
The blood gold is a focus stone is one that breeds. It possess the divine ability to turn gold from blood.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
It is true the Tetlachihuiani would have been the first unfortunate victim. Once he touched the piece, it would siphon blood through his pores while simultaneously shifting its composition to drop-shaped pieces of gold coated in a blue slime. In stories told, the quickness of it causes the skin to partially explode and the person to collapse atop treasure; lingering just enough to contemplate his riches before dying.
Manufacturing process
Throughout the history of Mist Valley, there have been many innovations and inventions that have pushed the limits of a stone's capabilities. Going so far as to fashion stones that change unconventional materials to non-metal.
However, because of the Tetlachihuiani's secretive nature, the knowledge of how to make focus stones of unique qualities are not known to the wider world; if not lost totally.
Its maker is unknown, but it is popularly believed that he died accidentally while testing its qualities. Never, himself, knowing what he created.
Significance
Arenal Denial
Whether by accident, or on purpose, a trove of blood gold was scattered throughout Kiri island; making it very dangerous to step onto. It is known that troops on both sides of a war rearranged pieces of gold onto the path of marching troops as part of a force multiplying strategy. Controversially, some such loot was rumoured to be taken to the capital for secret purposes.
Item type
Weapon, Other
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Rarity
Unknown how often the nugget has replicated
Dimensions
A single nugget is no bigger than half a palm, but otherwise vary in size
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