Ruin World Iosterra has been drenched in magic and the influences of the Elemental Planes sicne its creation, and the result has been the formation, evolution, and creation of strange and unique materials with extraordinary properties. These have been used to create both mundane and wondrous inventions, have facilitated technological development, and, unfortunately, have also been the source of many conflicts, past and present. These materials are not evenly distributed across the world, and are often jealously guarded when discovered.