Shambos

Shambos is the Realms name for tropical sea turtle shell. An adult sea turtle carapace will yield thirty seven plates if cut by a skilled craftsman who knows how to regulate the heat required to separate them without ruining the color. The thirteen inner plates, known as "blades", are valued for artistic ornamentation. The twenty four remaining edge-plates are of little value because they are usually damaged at some time in the turtle's life. Shambos plates are valued from 1gp to 5gp each depending on size and quality.