Tharrite Jewelry

The vast choice was immense, but I know that by stepping into adulthood, I need to design my own jewelry. I want it to represent me more than anything. I've got it! Deep red Tharrite around scattered around an iron band. That'll look sick! I can't wait until I complete my ceremony tonight to start the process, everyone will be so happy when I am able to take more responsibilty among them.
— Journal entry from a member of the Ossaman Tribes

Tharrite Jewelry are a traditional form of accessory worn by those who have completed their Ovra Naer Ceremony. Usually as part of the celebrations after the ceremony the new adult is to create their own form of Tharrite Jewelry that resembles themselves. The Jewelry is supposed to be worn every day by each adult within the Tribes as recognition of their historical link to nature.

Tharrite Jewelry

General Information

Type	Jewelry
Materials	Tharrite Metal (Steel, Iron, or Bronze)

Historical Information

Culture	Ossaman Tribes
Common Forms	Ring Necklace Earring

Placeholder Flower by Owen Davies

Description

Tharrite is an abundant deep gemstone that comes in a few different colors. Most commonly it comes in a deep orange, vibrant red, and a sky blue. Tharrite Jewelry is crafted with a metallic binder of some form, usually this is Steel, Iron, or Bronze, depending on the creator's choice. Those who work alongside people from the Fae Lands are known to pick Iron as a possible protection if needed. Despite the commonalities mentioned here, both the color of Tharrite and metallic base used for the Jewelry are as varied as the people of the Ossaman Tribes. Tharrite Jewelry takes the form of many different types of jewelry, there are as many different fashions as there are pieces of Jewelry. Most commonly it is fashioned into a ring, necklace, or earrings, but there are many people who have crafted unique forms of Jewelry. Most Drakksherhan use the Tharrite Jewelry as their conduit to the tribe patron and as result make the piece represent their connection in some form. Some have made draconic ear cuffs, while others have made a curling ring of their patrons metal.

History

While not an original part of the Ovra Naer Ceremony, the creation of Tharrite Jewelry was added as part of the event sometime in the 630s AR. The Drakksherhan of the time decreed that it represented the jewelry already worn by many members of the tribe, the use of natural resources also linked the Ossaman Tribes and their connection to the natural world. Upon the decree, many people flocked to create a piece of Tharrite Jewelry to fit their personality and proudly present a representation of their heritage as protectors of nature.