Tetrahedra

The Noble Element of Tetrahedra comprises all quartz and silica based materials at standard conditions, are the easiest to work with. They are a major proponent in the creation of Hexen, particularly double walkers. Its use is highly regulated and has become a status symbol due to its perceived scarcity. It is often associated with the civilized and educated.

How localized or global are the effects?

• Global, whenever quartz is found which tends to be... everywhere
• Though as you get further north, it seems like the amount of oxygen changes the properties of quartz enough that it becomes hard to use
• Most common in the South and Midlands of the Island, with scatterings North of that

Crossvein, Flint, Stormglass, Amanite, and Silicon -the minerals associated with Tetrahedra

How does it look or manifest?

• It manifests primarily as a crystalline, clear material
• It often has impurities that change its colour
• It can also manifest as a chromatic silver rock as silica
• It comprises of a few popular forms:
• Crossvein, a hard crystalline clear rock
• Flint, a greyish brittle quartz which is often chisled
• Stormglass, which appears like rutilated crossvein and seems to have special properties
• Amanite, which is more common in the North and appears as a white, powdery , fibrousstone
• Silicon, a primordial element which appears as chromeatic silver, metallic ore

How does it affect plants and animals of your world?

• It is used for building materials, manufacturing, and in the making of Hexen
• It is also used for medical equipment and to power clocks
• It is considered the element of civilization and has a perceived scarcity
• It is the safest material to work with

What problems or benefits does it create for people?

• It is a major power behind many civilizations, particularly the Gannwyll Gwydd
• The perceived scarcity causes a wealth and status divide depending on its prominence in the area
• It is the main element to the dominant religion