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	Instruments typically cannot be altered to become wearable via a general live merchant service (outside of special circumstances). However, there are specially scripted instrument straps that can be added to some (but not all) instrument types that will render them wearable.		Instruments typically cannot be altered to become wearable via a general live merchant service (outside of special circumstances). However, there are specially scripted instrument straps that can be added to some (but not all) instrument types that will render them wearable.

	See [[Musical ~~instrument~~ ~~alterations~~\|Musical Instruments]] for more specific instrument alteration guidelines.		See [[Player's Guide to Musical Instrument Alterations\|Musical Instruments]] for more specific instrument alteration guidelines.

	===ALTER 54: Items - Risque Clothing===		===ALTER 54: Items - Risque Clothing===

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	Instruments typically cannot be altered to become wearable via a general live merchant service (outside of special circumstances). However, there are specially scripted instrument straps that can be added to some (but not all) instrument types that will render them wearable.		Instruments typically cannot be altered to become wearable via a general live merchant service (outside of special circumstances). However, there are specially scripted instrument straps that can be added to some (but not all) instrument types that will render them wearable.

	See [[~~Musical_instrument~~\|Musical Instruments]] for more specific instrument alteration guidelines.		See [[Musical instrument alterations\|Musical Instruments]] for more specific instrument alteration guidelines.

	===ALTER 54: Items - Risque Clothing===		===ALTER 54: Items - Risque Clothing===

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	Items marked as "[[Alter fodder\|Alter Fodder]]" are specifically for use in adding certain accent or base materials to other items. Usually these will be in the form of a block of metal/wood, a bolt of fabric, a special skin, etc., and they are one avenue to acquiring alteration materials that are otherwise infrequently available. Any item can potentially serve as general alter fodder, but items denoted as "Alter Fodder" in their {{boldmono\|ANALYZE}} can be used regardless of the included material's rarity. Note that although this generally allows a merchant to bypass the rarity guidelines in the paragraph above, it only applies to altering the non-combat components of an item (unless the "Alter Fodder" item's guidelines specify an exception), and other guidelines in relation to the material's other properties and the item it is being used on still apply.		Items marked as "[[Alter fodder\|Alter Fodder]]" are specifically for use in adding certain accent or base materials to other items. Usually these will be in the form of a block of metal/wood, a bolt of fabric, a special skin, etc., and they are one avenue to acquiring alteration materials that are otherwise infrequently available. Any item can potentially serve as general alter fodder, but items denoted as "Alter Fodder" in their {{boldmono\|ANALYZE}} can be used regardless of the included material's rarity. Note that although this generally allows a merchant to bypass the rarity guidelines in the paragraph above, it only applies to altering the non-combat components of an item (unless the "Alter Fodder" item's guidelines specify an exception), and other guidelines in relation to the material's other properties and the item it is being used on still apply.

	Of note, alterations may not include adding a color that references an "Extremely Rare" material unless that item is made from that material. For example, ghezyte is an Extremely Rare material, so "a ghezyte-hued ring" must be made from ghezyte in order to utilize "ghezyte-hued". See [[<includeonly>Alter</includeonly>ALTER 32: Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)\|ALTER 32]] for more information on altering colors.		Of note, alterations may not include adding a color that references an "Extremely Rare" material unless that item is made from that material. For example, ghezyte is an Extremely Rare material, so "a ghezyte-hued ring" must be made from ghezyte in order to utilize "ghezyte-hued". See [[<includeonly>Alter</includeonly>#ALTER 32: Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)\|ALTER 32]] for more information on altering colors.

	A listing of many metals and woods, and their rarity, can be found at [[Materials]].<section end=rarity />		A listing of many metals and woods, and their rarity, can be found at [[Materials]].<section end=rarity />

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	Items marked as "[[Alter fodder\|Alter Fodder]]" are specifically for use in adding certain accent or base materials to other items. Usually these will be in the form of a block of metal/wood, a bolt of fabric, a special skin, etc., and they are one avenue to acquiring alteration materials that are otherwise infrequently available. Any item can potentially serve as general alter fodder, but items denoted as "Alter Fodder" in their {{boldmono\|ANALYZE}} can be used regardless of the included material's rarity. Note that although this generally allows a merchant to bypass the rarity guidelines in the paragraph above, it only applies to altering the non-combat components of an item (unless the "Alter Fodder" item's guidelines specify an exception), and other guidelines in relation to the material's other properties and the item it is being used on still apply.		Items marked as "[[Alter fodder\|Alter Fodder]]" are specifically for use in adding certain accent or base materials to other items. Usually these will be in the form of a block of metal/wood, a bolt of fabric, a special skin, etc., and they are one avenue to acquiring alteration materials that are otherwise infrequently available. Any item can potentially serve as general alter fodder, but items denoted as "Alter Fodder" in their {{boldmono\|ANALYZE}} can be used regardless of the included material's rarity. Note that although this generally allows a merchant to bypass the rarity guidelines in the paragraph above, it only applies to altering the non-combat components of an item (unless the "Alter Fodder" item's guidelines specify an exception), and other guidelines in relation to the material's other properties and the item it is being used on still apply.

	Of note, alterations may not include adding a color that references an "Extremely Rare" material unless that item is made from that material. For example, ghezyte is an Extremely Rare material, so "a ghezyte-hued ring" must be made from ghezyte in order to utilize "ghezyte-hued". See [[<includeonly>Alter</includeonly>#Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)\|ALTER 32]] for more information on altering colors.		Of note, alterations may not include adding a color that references an "Extremely Rare" material unless that item is made from that material. For example, ghezyte is an Extremely Rare material, so "a ghezyte-hued ring" must be made from ghezyte in order to utilize "ghezyte-hued". See [[<includeonly>Alter</includeonly>ALTER 32: Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)\|ALTER 32]] for more information on altering colors.

	A listing of many metals and woods, and their rarity, can be found at [[Materials]].<section end=rarity />		A listing of many metals and woods, and their rarity, can be found at [[Materials]].<section end=rarity />

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	===ALTER 41: Materials - Rarity===		===ALTER 41: Materials - Rarity===
	Some merchants may require that you provide the materials for your alteration, particularly for rarer types of gems, skins/creature parts, fabrics, or metals/woods -- they'll inform you if your request falls into that category. Most often, these are items that are difficult to come by: they don't generate often or they only exist in an area where only the most experienced characters can adventure. The quantity of material supplied should match the amount of embellishment requested -- but do keep in mind that not all merchants have the skills to smelt a weapon into fine jewelry creations and/or additional costs for handling rare materials and converting them can apply. Also, just because a merchant might have made items from those materials in the past is no guarantee that it will be done today.		<section begin=rarity />Some merchants may require that you provide the materials for your alteration, particularly for rarer types of gems, skins/creature parts, fabrics, or metals/woods -- they'll inform you if your request falls into that category. Most often, these are items that are difficult to come by: they don't generate often or they only exist in an area where only the most experienced characters can adventure. The quantity of material supplied should match the amount of embellishment requested -- but do keep in mind that not all merchants have the skills to smelt a weapon into fine jewelry creations and/or additional costs for handling rare materials and converting them can apply. Also, just because a merchant might have made items from those materials in the past is no guarantee that it will be done today.

	Normally, "Very Rare" materials may only be added as an accent (as opposed to the base material) to an item and must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" materials cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to {{boldmono\|APPRAISE}} an item to see if it is made of a "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare" material.		Normally, "Very Rare" materials may only be added as an accent (as opposed to the base material) to an item and must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" materials cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to {{boldmono\|APPRAISE}} an item to see if it is made of a "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare" material.
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	Of note, alterations may not include adding a color that references an "Extremely Rare" material unless that item is made from that material. For example, ghezyte is an Extremely Rare material, so "a ghezyte-hued ring" must be made from ghezyte in order to utilize "ghezyte-hued". See [[#Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)\|ALTER 32]] for more information on altering colors.		Of note, alterations may not include adding a color that references an "Extremely Rare" material unless that item is made from that material. For example, ghezyte is an Extremely Rare material, so "a ghezyte-hued ring" must be made from ghezyte in order to utilize "ghezyte-hued". See [[#Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)\|ALTER 32]] for more information on altering colors.

	A listing of many metals and woods, and their rarity, can be found at [[Materials]].		A listing of many metals and woods, and their rarity, can be found at [[Materials]].<section end=rarity />

	===ALTER 42: Materials - Creature Skins/Parts===		===ALTER 42: Materials - Creature Skins/Parts===

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	Some merchants may require that you provide the materials for your alteration, particularly for rarer types of gems, skins/creature parts, fabrics, or metals/woods -- they'll inform you if your request falls into that category. Most often, these are items that are difficult to come by: they don't generate often or they only exist in an area where only the most experienced characters can adventure. The quantity of material supplied should match the amount of embellishment requested -- but do keep in mind that not all merchants have the skills to smelt a weapon into fine jewelry creations and/or additional costs for handling rare materials and converting them can apply. Also, just because a merchant might have made items from those materials in the past is no guarantee that it will be done today.		Some merchants may require that you provide the materials for your alteration, particularly for rarer types of gems, skins/creature parts, fabrics, or metals/woods -- they'll inform you if your request falls into that category. Most often, these are items that are difficult to come by: they don't generate often or they only exist in an area where only the most experienced characters can adventure. The quantity of material supplied should match the amount of embellishment requested -- but do keep in mind that not all merchants have the skills to smelt a weapon into fine jewelry creations and/or additional costs for handling rare materials and converting them can apply. Also, just because a merchant might have made items from those materials in the past is no guarantee that it will be done today.

	Normally, "Very Rare" materials may only be added as an accent (as opposed to the base material) to an item and must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" materials cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to APPRAISE an item to see if it is made of a "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare" material.		Normally, "Very Rare" materials may only be added as an accent (as opposed to the base material) to an item and must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" materials cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to {{boldmono\|APPRAISE}} an item to see if it is made of a "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare" material.

	Items marked as "Alter Fodder" are specifically for use in adding certain accent or base materials to other items. Usually these will be in the form of a block of metal/wood, a bolt of fabric, a special skin, etc., and they are one avenue to acquiring alteration materials that are otherwise infrequently available. Any item can potentially serve as general alter fodder, but items denoted as "Alter Fodder" in their ANALYZE can be used regardless of the included material's rarity. Note that although this generally allows a merchant to bypass the rarity guidelines in the paragraph above, it only applies to altering the non-combat components of an item (unless the "Alter Fodder" item's guidelines specify an exception), and other guidelines in relation to the material's other properties and the item it is being used on still apply.		Items marked as "[[Alter fodder\|Alter Fodder]]" are specifically for use in adding certain accent or base materials to other items. Usually these will be in the form of a block of metal/wood, a bolt of fabric, a special skin, etc., and they are one avenue to acquiring alteration materials that are otherwise infrequently available. Any item can potentially serve as general alter fodder, but items denoted as "Alter Fodder" in their ANALYZE can be used regardless of the included material's rarity. Note that although this generally allows a merchant to bypass the rarity guidelines in the paragraph above, it only applies to altering the non-combat components of an item (unless the "Alter Fodder" item's guidelines specify an exception), and other guidelines in relation to the material's other properties and the item it is being used on still apply.

	Of note, alterations may not include adding a color that references an "Extremely Rare" material unless that item is made from that material. For example, ghezyte is an Extremely Rare material, so "a ghezyte-hued ring" must be made from ghezyte in order to utilize "ghezyte-hued". See [[#Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)\|ALTER 32]] for more information on altering colors.		Of note, alterations may not include adding a color that references an "Extremely Rare" material unless that item is made from that material. For example, ghezyte is an Extremely Rare material, so "a ghezyte-hued ring" must be made from ghezyte in order to utilize "ghezyte-hued". See [[#Colors (and Alchemy Dyes)\|ALTER 32]] for more information on altering colors.
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	===ALTER 43: Materials - Gems===		===ALTER 43: Materials - Gems===
	Gems added into alterations can be modified to a degree, generally regarding their cut (as long as it is in-genre) and color. Most gems, excluding those with special properties, can be modified to represent any hue variation that the gem exists as in Elanthia (e.g. "azure" is an acceptable alternative hue for a blue sapphire). Gem rarity is a knowledge that all merchants should possess. "Very Rare" gemstones must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" gemstones cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to APPRAISE a gemstone to see if it is "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare". Some gems are covered in-depth here: [[Elanthian Gems]]. Within that, you will learn that some gem types come in colors you don't normally see in treasure drops, while other colors are specifically excluded (e.g. in Elanthia, orange sapphires exist, while red sapphires cannot). Additionally, some gems only come in very specific colors that don't allow for hue variation (e.g. feystones may only be periwinkle or violet).		Gems added into alterations can be modified to a degree, generally regarding their cut (as long as it is in-genre) and color. Most gems, excluding those with special properties, can be modified to represent any hue variation that the gem exists as in Elanthia (e.g. "azure" is an acceptable alternative hue for a blue sapphire). Gem rarity is a knowledge that all merchants should possess. "Very Rare" gemstones must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" gemstones cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to {{boldmono\|APPRAISE}} a gemstone to see if it is "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare". Some gems are covered in-depth here: [[Elanthian Gems]]. Within that, you will learn that some gem types come in colors you don't normally see in treasure drops, while other colors are specifically excluded (e.g. in Elanthia, orange sapphires exist, while red sapphires cannot). Additionally, some gems only come in very specific colors that don't allow for hue variation (e.g. feystones may only be periwinkle or violet).

	Rift gems with special properties are not suitable for alterations (doomstones, Eye-of-Koar emeralds, firemote orbs, oblivion quartz, midnight blue riftstones, shadowglass orbs).		Rift gems with special properties are not suitable for alterations (doomstones, Eye-of-Koar emeralds, firemote orbs, oblivion quartz, midnight blue riftstones, shadowglass orbs).
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	===ALTER 45: Materials - Woods, Flora/Organic, and Misc.===		===ALTER 45: Materials - Woods, Flora/Organic, and Misc.===
	Woods. Listings of some Elanthian woods, particularly those used for combat items, are noted here: [[Materials\|Elanthian Woods]]. Magical woods, unless restricted by rarity and/or special properties, can be used in small quantities, as in buttons on a shirt and toggles on a cloak, or as inlay and banding on larger items. "Very Rare" woods must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" woods cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to APPRAISE an item to see if it is made from a "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare" wood.		Woods. Listings of some Elanthian woods, particularly those used for combat items, are noted here: [[Materials\|Elanthian Woods]]. Magical woods, unless restricted by rarity and/or special properties, can be used in small quantities, as in buttons on a shirt and toggles on a cloak, or as inlay and banding on larger items. "Very Rare" woods must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" woods cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to {{boldmono\|APPRAISE}} an item to see if it is made from a "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare" wood.

	Flora (trees, plants, and similar organic materials). A large list of Elanthian flora is covered in the [[Elanthian Flora Guide]]. Outside of that guide and other pieces of Elanthian flora documentation, if the flora you want to reference exists in the real world, we generally assume that it exists in Elanthia. In that situation, we require that the common English term(s) be used; alterations using overly uncommon flora terms or anything ostentatiously OOG in origin ('lily of Peru' or 'Japanese cherry') will be turned down. In cases of multiple common names existing for a particular kind of flora, merchants may need to abide by a specific Elanthian standard, if/when such exists for them to follow.		Flora (trees, plants, and similar organic materials). A large list of Elanthian flora is covered in the [[Elanthian Flora Guide]]. Outside of that guide and other pieces of Elanthian flora documentation, if the flora you want to reference exists in the real world, we generally assume that it exists in Elanthia. In that situation, we require that the common English term(s) be used; alterations using overly uncommon flora terms or anything ostentatiously OOG in origin ('lily of Peru' or 'Japanese cherry') will be turned down. In cases of multiple common names existing for a particular kind of flora, merchants may need to abide by a specific Elanthian standard, if/when such exists for them to follow.

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Alterations - General

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	Many items are made with a script attached that provides them with special messaging and/or abilities. Altering these items can sometimes break the properties of the item. Merchants may choose not to alter a scripted item, unless they are the original creator of the item or they can verify that the requested alteration won't harm the way the script functions. To be on the safe side, some merchants might prefer not to alter scripted items at all. You can ANALYZE some items to see if they are scripted, as well as ask the merchant to check them for you.		Many items are made with a script attached that provides them with special messaging and/or abilities. Altering these items can sometimes break the properties of the item. Merchants may choose not to alter a scripted item, unless they are the original creator of the item or they can verify that the requested alteration won't harm the way the script functions. To be on the safe side, some merchants might prefer not to alter scripted items at all. You can ANALYZE some items to see if they are scripted, as well as ask the merchant to check them for you.

	===Essence (Underlying Item Build)===		===ALTER 8: Essence (Underlying Item Build)===
	Do not ask to change the basic essence of what an item is. A falchion cannot be changed into "a dwarven war-axe," as it's not an axe. A tunic built to be worn as a shirt cannot become pants. A cloak, though, can become a cape, or a backpack can become a knapsack. Combat items must remain combat items.		Do not ask to change the basic essence of what an item is. A falchion cannot be changed into "a dwarven war-axe," as it's not an axe. A tunic built to be worn as a shirt cannot become pants. A cloak, though, can become a cape, or a backpack can become a knapsack. Combat items must remain combat items.

	Please do not ask the merchant to create two items out of one. A surcoat should not have a gown peeking out from it, nor will boots have pants tucked into them. Exceptions would be a flounce of under-skirting or the flash of a lining (inside cloaks and other over-garments). Items scripted or designed to be two items together or dual items (i.e. twin back-scabbards) are also exempted.		Please do not ask the merchant to create two items out of one. A surcoat should not have a gown peeking out from it, nor will boots have pants tucked into them. Exceptions would be a flounce of under-skirting or the flash of a lining (inside cloaks and other over-garments). Items scripted or designed to be two items together or dual items (i.e. twin back-scabbards) are also exempted.

	===ALTER 8: Transcending Descriptions (Illegal Item Builds/Terms)===		===ALTER 9: Transcending Descriptions (Illegal Item Builds/Terms)===
	Given the sheer length of time that items have been made in Elanthia, it is natural that QC guidelines have changed over time; some terms that weren't previously allowed are now completely legitimate, while other terms that may have once been allowed are now considered "illegal" alterations. In order to allow some modifications to these items, some of which were fairly obtained, alterations to illegal terms fall into two categories: "Not Allowed" and "Restricted".		Given the sheer length of time that items have been made in Elanthia, it is natural that QC guidelines have changed over time; some terms that weren't previously allowed are now completely legitimate, while other terms that may have once been allowed are now considered "illegal" alterations. In order to allow some modifications to these items, some of which were fairly obtained, alterations to illegal terms fall into two categories: "Not Allowed" and "Restricted".

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	Some merchants may require that you provide the materials for your alteration, particularly for rarer types of gems, skins/creature parts, fabrics, or metals/woods -- they'll inform you if your request falls into that category. Most often, these are items that are difficult to come by: they don't generate often or they only exist in an area where only the most experienced characters can adventure. The quantity of material supplied should match the amount of embellishment requested -- but do keep in mind that not all merchants have the skills to smelt a weapon into fine jewelry creations and/or additional costs for handling rare materials and converting them can apply. Also, just because a merchant might have made items from those materials in the past is no guarantee that it will be done today.		Some merchants may require that you provide the materials for your alteration, particularly for rarer types of gems, skins/creature parts, fabrics, or metals/woods -- they'll inform you if your request falls into that category. Most often, these are items that are difficult to come by: they don't generate often or they only exist in an area where only the most experienced characters can adventure. The quantity of material supplied should match the amount of embellishment requested -- but do keep in mind that not all merchants have the skills to smelt a weapon into fine jewelry creations and/or additional costs for handling rare materials and converting them can apply. Also, just because a merchant might have made items from those materials in the past is no guarantee that it will be done today.

	Normally, "Very Rare" materials may only be added as an accent (as opposed to the base material) to an item and must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" materials cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session.		Normally, "Very Rare" materials may only be added as an accent (as opposed to the base material) to an item and must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" materials cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to APPRAISE an item to see if it is made of a "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare" material.

	Items marked as "Alter Fodder" are specifically for use in adding certain accent or base materials to other items. Usually these will be in the form of a block of metal/wood, a bolt of fabric, a special skin, etc., and they are one avenue to acquiring alteration materials that are otherwise infrequently available. Any item can potentially serve as general alter fodder, but items denoted as "Alter Fodder" in their ANALYZE can be used regardless of the included material's rarity. Note that although this generally allows a merchant to bypass the rarity guidelines in the paragraph above, it only applies to altering the non-combat components of an item (unless the "Alter Fodder" item's guidelines specify an exception), and other guidelines in relation to the material's other properties and the item it is being used on still apply.		Items marked as "Alter Fodder" are specifically for use in adding certain accent or base materials to other items. Usually these will be in the form of a block of metal/wood, a bolt of fabric, a special skin, etc., and they are one avenue to acquiring alteration materials that are otherwise infrequently available. Any item can potentially serve as general alter fodder, but items denoted as "Alter Fodder" in their ANALYZE can be used regardless of the included material's rarity. Note that although this generally allows a merchant to bypass the rarity guidelines in the paragraph above, it only applies to altering the non-combat components of an item (unless the "Alter Fodder" item's guidelines specify an exception), and other guidelines in relation to the material's other properties and the item it is being used on still apply.
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	===ALTER 43: Materials - Gems===		===ALTER 43: Materials - Gems===
	Gems added into alterations can be modified to a degree, generally regarding their cut (as long as it is in-genre) and color. Most gems, excluding those with special properties, can be modified to represent any hue variation that the gem exists as in Elanthia (e.g. "azure" is an acceptable alternative hue for a blue sapphire). Gem rarity is a knowledge that all merchants should possess. Some gems are covered in-depth here: [[Elanthian Gems]]. Within that, you will learn that some gem types come in colors you don't normally see in treasure drops, while other colors are specifically excluded (e.g. in Elanthia, orange sapphires exist, while red sapphires cannot). Additionally, some gems only come in very specific colors that don't allow for hue variation (e.g. feystones may only be periwinkle or violet).		Gems added into alterations can be modified to a degree, generally regarding their cut (as long as it is in-genre) and color. Most gems, excluding those with special properties, can be modified to represent any hue variation that the gem exists as in Elanthia (e.g. "azure" is an acceptable alternative hue for a blue sapphire). Gem rarity is a knowledge that all merchants should possess. "Very Rare" gemstones must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" gemstones cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to APPRAISE a gemstone to see if it is "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare". Some gems are covered in-depth here: [[Elanthian Gems]]. Within that, you will learn that some gem types come in colors you don't normally see in treasure drops, while other colors are specifically excluded (e.g. in Elanthia, orange sapphires exist, while red sapphires cannot). Additionally, some gems only come in very specific colors that don't allow for hue variation (e.g. feystones may only be periwinkle or violet).

	Rift gems with special properties are not suitable for alterations (doomstones, Eye-of-Koar emeralds, firemote orbs, oblivion quartz, midnight blue riftstones, shadowglass orbs).		Rift gems with special properties are not suitable for alterations (doomstones, Eye-of-Koar emeralds, firemote orbs, oblivion quartz, midnight blue riftstones, shadowglass orbs).

	Urglaes fangs are prohibited for use in any alterations of weapons, armor, shields, combat gear or magical items, but may be "attached" to other items for purely cosmetic purposes if they remain in the original form of an "urglaes fang" (e.g. "a silver armband inset with an urglaes fang"). They may not be used as a "supply" source for urglaes items in general.		Urglaes fangs are prohibited for use in any alterations of weapons, armor, shields, combat gear or magical items but may be "attached" to other items for purely cosmetic purposes if they remain in the original form of an "urglaes fang" (e.g. "a silver armband inset with an urglaes fang"). They may not be used as a "supply" source for urglaes items in general.

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	===ALTER 45: Materials - Woods, Flora/Organic, and Misc.===		===ALTER 45: Materials - Woods, Flora/Organic, and Misc.===
	Woods. Listings of some Elanthian woods, particularly those used for combat items, are noted here: [[Materials\|Elanthian Woods]]. Magical woods, unless restricted by rarity and/or special properties, can be used in small quantities, as in buttons on a shirt and toggles on a cloak, or as inlay and banding on larger items.		Woods. Listings of some Elanthian woods, particularly those used for combat items, are noted here: [[Materials\|Elanthian Woods]]. Magical woods, unless restricted by rarity and/or special properties, can be used in small quantities, as in buttons on a shirt and toggles on a cloak, or as inlay and banding on larger items. "Very Rare" woods must always be supplied to the merchant. "Extremely Rare" woods cannot normally be added even as an accent during the course of a merchant session. You may be able to APPRAISE an item to see if it is made from a "Very Rare" or "Extremely Rare" wood.

	Flora (trees, plants, and similar organic materials). A large list of Elanthian flora is covered in the [[Elanthian Flora Guide]]. Outside of that guide and other pieces of Elanthian flora documentation, if the flora you want to reference exists in the real world, we generally assume that it exists in Elanthia. In that situation, we require that the common English term(s) be used; alterations using overly uncommon flora terms or anything ostentatiously OOG in origin ('lily of Peru' or 'Japanese cherry') will be turned down. In cases of multiple common names existing for a particular kind of flora, merchants may need to abide by a specific Elanthian standard, if/when such exists for them to follow.		Flora (trees, plants, and similar organic materials). A large list of Elanthian flora is covered in the [[Elanthian Flora Guide]]. Outside of that guide and other pieces of Elanthian flora documentation, if the flora you want to reference exists in the real world, we generally assume that it exists in Elanthia. In that situation, we require that the common English term(s) be used; alterations using overly uncommon flora terms or anything ostentatiously OOG in origin ('lily of Peru' or 'Japanese cherry') will be turned down. In cases of multiple common names existing for a particular kind of flora, merchants may need to abide by a specific Elanthian standard, if/when such exists for them to follow.