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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Idabrius" data-source="post: 4307100" data-attributes="member: 67832">LightstonesLightstones are a curious occurrence; they were developed by both dwarves and eladrin though apparently in separate and parallel methods. A lightstone is a gemstone of high quality that has been cut and prepared in just such a way as to enable the potent enchantments that cause it to glimmer and glow to seat themselves within it. The brilliance of any lightstone is enough to see at least forty feet in the dark.Dwarven LightstonesThe Græwys generally set their lightstones (of whatever color) in a metal bracket in the center of a lantern (who’s innards are composed of mirrored silver). These stones last nearly forever, shining out powerful beacons. Græwys lanterns are rare, even amongst their people. However many dwarves enjoy the various colors cast by the different lightstone gems and, to mimic this style, often find ways to color the reflective surfaces they use in everyday lanterns.Dwarven lightstones, weather in torches or not, are highly angular and extremely durable. Their power does not dim nor wear over time. As rare as they are, it is even rarer to see a dwarven lightstone in a pommel or on armor. They are far too valuable.Eladrin LightstonesThe eladrin lightstone is far more versatile than that of the dwarves. Eladrin enchantments can nest in lower quality stones, and thus the carving and grinding process is far less exact. Eladrin lightstones are used in their architecture, clothing, and weapons as the highest form of decoration. However, since the enchantments are weaker, the eladrin lightstone ceases to glow after about one year. At that time, it is common for an eladrin Lordling to re-enchant the stone, giving it back its luster.The eladrin have perfected an even lesser version of their lightstones, which requires only the basest of materials. Mere glass baubles or trinkets can be enchanted to glow as well, though this magic is so weak that it wears off within eight hours. The magic can be stored however, to be called forth at a secret word, for centuries before being activated.</blockquote>

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