Geology & Mineralogy
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The fields of geology and mineralogy are interesting to many scholars and researchers alike, as almost all solid materials are ultimately derived from minerals or organic matter, which are made of the same fundamental elements. Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline solids. Organic materials like wood, cotton, and oil are derived from living things and are not minerals by the strict geological definition, but the elements that make up organic matter are also found in minerals.
Similar to other fields, such as the field of Herbology, for example, those materials are categorised by their rarity and their general classification. As such, not every material is worth as much as the next, nor are their uses always the same.
Rarity
The rarity rating for minerals and materials measures both their abundance in nature and the difficulty of acquiring or refining them. Common stones and metals form the foundation of daily life, while rarer ores, crystals, and alloys may only be found in isolated deposits or under extreme conditions. At the highest tiers, epic and legendary substances are often tied to ancient myths or infused with extraordinary properties, blurring the line between natural science and legend. This system provides miners, artisans, and scholars with a shared understanding of a material’s availability, worth, and significance within Eseron.
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Classifications
Crystal
Crystals and gemstones are naturally occurring solids with a distinct geometric structure, often transparent or luminous in appearance. They can be mundane, such as quartz, or extraordinary, aligned with the natural elements. Crystals are prized for their beauty as well as their utility in enchantments, alchemy, and precision tools.
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Ore=
Ores are raw minerals containing valuable metals or compounds within them. They must be mined and refined before their true worth can be revealed. From common iron ore to rare deposits of silver, mithril, or stranger alloys, ores form the backbone of metallurgy and are the starting point of countless crafts.
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Metal
Metals are refined and processed materials extracted from ores or alloys. They range from simple, utilitarian metals like bronze or steel to rare, enchanted metals that can rival the strength of stone or carry magical properties. Metals are essential to weaponsmiths, builders, and artisans across all of Eseron.
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Magical Substance
Magical substances are rare, often unstable or ethereal materials infused with otherworldly energy. They may appear as glowing powders, shifting liquids, or dense, radiant stones. Difficult to store and even harder to use safely, they are nonetheless sought after for the creation of enchanted artefacts, powerful spells, and rituals of great significance.
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Other
The “Other” classification encompasses all materials that do not easily fit established categories. This may include fossilised remains, strange hybrid compounds, or substances from beyond Eseron itself. Often poorly understood, these materials invite both curiosity and caution, for they may hold secrets yet untapped or dangers best left untouched.
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