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'''Pearls''' were not mined, they were the product of oysters or other mollusks, but they were treated like gemstones.<ref name="FRA-137-138">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|137–138}}</ref><ref name="VGtATM-47">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to All Things Magical|47}}</ref> |
'''Pearls''' were not mined, they were the product of oysters or other mollusks, but they were treated like gemstones.<ref name="FRA-137-138">{{Cite book/Forgotten Realms Adventures|137–138}}</ref><ref name="VGtATM-47">{{Cite book/Volo's Guide to All Things Magical|47}}</ref> |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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| − | Pearls were formed of layers of [[tchazar]] ([[wikipedia:en:aragonite|aragonite]]) around a bit of grit or other irritant, growing inside a mollusk over the span of a few years. This slow process gave pearls a smooth surface with a deep, rich luster.<ref name="FRA-137-138" /><ref name="VGtATM-47" /> Pearls were predominantly white but did occur in other colors such as gold, pink, or silver;<ref name="FRCS3e-300" /> rainbow and black<ref name="FRCS3e-300" /> being the most rare and valuable.<ref name="FRA-137-138" /><ref name="VGtATM-47" /> |
+ | Pearls were formed of layers of [[tchazar]] ([[wikipedia:en:aragonite|aragonite]]) around a bit of grit or other irritant, growing inside a mollusk over the span of a few years. This slow process gave pearls a smooth surface with a deep, rich luster.<ref name="FRA-137-138" /><ref name="VGtATM-47" /> Pearls were predominantly white but did occur in other colors such as gold, pink, or silver;<ref name="FRCS3e-300" /> rainbow and black<ref name="FRCS3e-300" /> being the most rare and valuable.<ref name="FRA-137-138" /><ref name="VGtATM-47" /> The unique brilliant green pearls of the [[emerald oyster]] were valued at 500 [[gold piece]]s and above.<ref name="SK-p101">{{Cite book/Serpent Kingdoms|101}}</ref> |
Over-sized pearls (3 in or 8 cm in diameter or more) were frequently flawed in some way and not as valuable. One exception to this was a perfect head-sized pearl that was enchanted to become a ''[[crystal ball]]''.<ref name="FRA-137-138" /><ref name="VGtATM-47" /> A typical pearl has a base value of 100 gp<ref name="FRCS3e-300" /> to 500 gp,<ref name="FRA-p137"/><ref name="VGtATM-127" /> depending on market value. |
Over-sized pearls (3 in or 8 cm in diameter or more) were frequently flawed in some way and not as valuable. One exception to this was a perfect head-sized pearl that was enchanted to become a ''[[crystal ball]]''.<ref name="FRA-137-138" /><ref name="VGtATM-47" /> A typical pearl has a base value of 100 gp<ref name="FRCS3e-300" /> to 500 gp,<ref name="FRA-p137"/><ref name="VGtATM-127" /> depending on market value. |
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| − | Pearls were considered sacred by followers of [[Deep Sashelas]] and [[Dugmaren Brightmantle]]—appropriate for sacrifice, or to be consecrated for use, or recognized as boons or omens when found. Specifically, white pearls were sacred to followers of [[Savras]], and black pearls were sacred to followers of [[Shargaas]] and [[Vhaeraun]].<ref name="Dos&Donts-11,13,14,15">{{Cite web/Deity Do's and Don'ts|11, 13, 14, 15}}</ref> |
+ | Pearls were considered sacred by followers of [[Deep Sashelas]] and [[Dugmaren Brightmantle]]—appropriate for sacrifice, or to be consecrated for use, or recognized as boons or omens when found. Specifically, white pearls were sacred to followers of [[Savras]], and black pearls were sacred to followers of [[Shargaas]] and [[Vhaeraun]].<ref name="Dos&Donts-11,13,14,15">{{Cite web enhancement/Deity Do's and Don'ts|11, 13, 14, 15}}</ref> |
==Powers== |
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Pearls were used as a material component in many spells, particularly those that reduced acids to plain water, and ''[[neutralize poison]]''. Crushed to a powder, pearls were used in creating all types of magic mirrors. Well-known magical items included the ''[[pearl of power]]'', the ''[[pearl of the sirines]]'' and the ''[[pearl of wisdom]]''.<ref name="VGtATM-47" /> |
Pearls were used as a material component in many spells, particularly those that reduced acids to plain water, and ''[[neutralize poison]]''. Crushed to a powder, pearls were used in creating all types of magic mirrors. Well-known magical items included the ''[[pearl of power]]'', the ''[[pearl of the sirines]]'' and the ''[[pearl of wisdom]]''.<ref name="VGtATM-47" /> |
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| + | Pearl was a common stone among the drow, a gem worn by drow of average station, albeit they used only those of black, red, or deep mauve colors.<ref name="TDotU-93">{{Cite book/The Drow of the Underdark|93}}</ref> |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | The lesser deity [[Vhaeraun]] was known to occasionally send black pearls to show his favour or disfavour to his followers.<ref name="DD-37">{{Cite book/Demihuman Deities|37}}</ref><ref name="DD&D-15">{{Cite web enhancement/Deity Do's and Don'ts|15}}</ref> |
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==Appendix== |
==Appendix== |
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===See Also=== |
===See Also=== |
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+ | * ''[[Neutralize poison]]'' |
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+ | * ''[[Pearl of power]]'' |
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+ | * [[Pearl of Power]] |
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+ | * ''[[Pearl of the sirines]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Pearl of wisdom]]'' |
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===Gallery=== |
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Pearl-necklace.jpg|A necklace made of pearls<br/><span style="font-size:7pt">By Anna reg (Own work) [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html GFDL] or [http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0]</span> |
Pearl-necklace.jpg|A necklace made of pearls<br/><span style="font-size:7pt">By Anna reg (Own work) [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html GFDL] or [http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0]</span> |
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===References=== |
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Revision as of 09:45, 18 April 2020
Pearls were not mined, they were the product of oysters or other mollusks, but they were treated like gemstones.[6][7]
Description
Pearls were formed of layers of tchazar (aragonite) around a bit of grit or other irritant, growing inside a mollusk over the span of a few years. This slow process gave pearls a smooth surface with a deep, rich luster.[6][7] Pearls were predominantly white but did occur in other colors such as gold, pink, or silver;[3] rainbow and black[3] being the most rare and valuable.[6][7] The unique brilliant green pearls of the emerald oyster were valued at 500 gold pieces and above.[8]
Over-sized pearls (3 in or 8 cm in diameter or more) were frequently flawed in some way and not as valuable. One exception to this was a perfect head-sized pearl that was enchanted to become a crystal ball.[6][7] A typical pearl has a base value of 100 gp[3] to 500 gp,[1][2] depending on market value.
Pearls were considered sacred by followers of Deep Sashelas and Dugmaren Brightmantle—appropriate for sacrifice, or to be consecrated for use, or recognized as boons or omens when found. Specifically, white pearls were sacred to followers of Savras, and black pearls were sacred to followers of Shargaas and Vhaeraun.[9]
Powers
Pearls were used as a material component in many spells, particularly those that reduced acids to plain water, and neutralize poison. Crushed to a powder, pearls were used in creating all types of magic mirrors. Well-known magical items included the pearl of power, the pearl of the sirines and the pearl of wisdom.[7]
Reputation
Pearl was a common stone among the drow, a gem worn by drow of average station, albeit they used only those of black, red, or deep mauve colors.[10]
Trivia
The lesser deity Vhaeraun was known to occasionally send black pearls to show his favour or disfavour to his followers.[11][12]
Appendix
See Also
Gallery
A variety of pearls
By Hannes Grobe/AWI (Own work) CC-BY-3.0
By Hannes Grobe/AWI (Own work) CC-BY-3.0
A rare black pearl
By Mila Zinkova (Own work) GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0
By Mila Zinkova (Own work) GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0
A necklace made of pearls
By Anna reg (Own work) GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0
By Anna reg (Own work) GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0
External Links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 137. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (1996). Volo's Guide to All Things Magical. (TSR, Inc), p. 127. ISBN 0-7869-0446-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 300. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ James Wyatt (June 2008). Dungeon Master's Guide 4th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 124. ISBN 978-0-7869-4880-2.
- ↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins, James Wyatt (2014). Dungeon Master's Guide 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 134. ISBN 978-0786965622.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood (1990). Forgotten Realms Adventures. (TSR, Inc), p. 137–138. ISBN 0-8803-8828-5.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd (1996). Volo's Guide to All Things Magical. (TSR, Inc), p. 47. ISBN 0-7869-0446-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, Eric L. Boyd, Darrin Drader (July 2004). Serpent Kingdoms. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 101. ISBN 0-7869-3277-5.
- ↑ Sean K. Reynolds (2002-05-04). Deity Do's and Don'ts (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for Faiths and Pantheons. Wizards of the Coast. pp. 11, 13, 14, 15. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2018-09-08.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (July 1991). The Drow of the Underdark. (TSR, Inc), p. 93. ISBN 1-56076-132-6.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (November 1998). Demihuman Deities. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 37. ISBN 0-7869-1239-1.
- ↑ Sean K. Reynolds (2002-05-04). Deity Do's and Don'ts (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for Faiths and Pantheons. Wizards of the Coast. p. 15. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2018-09-08.