Glass
Glass is fairly common across the Triamic Empire... the rise of the Glassmakers Guild (alongside other labor guilds) has helped to standardize production and techniques, with heavy patronage from the Julianic branch of the Kaelic Temple.
Glass windows are common in most homes above the poverty line, particularly in areas known for extreme temperatures. The highest production areas are along the Shimmering Sea, particularly Sol'cha, an area which is known to create artful glass vessels and decorations for export. Northern climes may find glass more expensive, particularly the province of Norslov, which has a tundra not conducive to producing glass-making materials.
The Kaelic Temple uses stained glass in most of its structures; the religion puts a lot of emphasis on sunlight, so the use of stained glass imagery and colored panels helps enhance the religious experience.
Glass mirrors are a bit more expensive, but available for anyone with a decent amount of coin.
One type of glass that bears significance in the empire is obsidian. The Vale of Cosmos, which is largely built in a volcanic crater, has a wealth of obsidian resources. The famous Obsidian Tower, a structure made almost entirely of the stuff, was built by ancient Wights through mysterious, likely magical, means. Many Valeans use tools and weapons fashioned from obsidian as a matter of provincial pride, and it is one of the province's more significant exports. An obsidian blade is said to be one of the finest blades not forged by the gods... to the point that assassins of Sokkin Lor are said to use such blades exclusively (for those that believe that Sokkin Lor exists, that is).
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Raw Material
Rarity
Common
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