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In appearance, the metal is glossy and smooth, and while it at first glance appears as black as any onyx, a closer inspection finds that it is actually a deep indigo with an iridescence that creates visual depth. Smoke grey striations are typical and, along with its unique composition, create within the material an impression of a fluid substance, the movement like that of an eel languidly stirring in a night black sea. The only known location to harvest ghezyte is [[Caligos Isle]], and like some of its inhabitants, it holds a dark mystique. It is believed the mists shrouding the isle have infected the metal and that those who carry it will eventually fall prey to its sibilant whispers.
In appearance, the metal is glossy and smooth, and while it at first glance appears as black as any onyx, a closer inspection finds that it is actually a deep indigo with an iridescence that creates visual depth. Smoke grey striations are typical and, along with its unique composition, create within the material an impression of a fluid substance, the movement like that of an eel languidly stirring in a night black sea. The only known location to harvest ghezyte is [[Caligos Isle]], and like some of its inhabitants, it holds a dark mystique. It is believed the mists shrouding the isle have infected the metal and that those who carry it will eventually fall prey to its sibilant whispers.

It is assumed that Ghezyte carries a natural enchantment of 5x and has a unique [[flare]] inherent to this mysterious metal, since only one weapon is known to exist at this time, this is only speculation.


==Behind the Scenes==
==Behind the Scenes==


Ghezyte's inherent flare is an "intimidation" flare, which reduces the enemy's [[Target Defense]] and [[Defensive strength]] by 25 points each, and remains in effect until the target has perished. As a script flare, the [[Item properties|item properties]] fall into [[Item properties#Category C|Category C]], leaving Category B and Category D open for additional weapon enhancements.
Ghezyte carries a natural enchantment of +15 and has a unique [[flare]] inherent to this mysterious metal. Ghezyte's inherent flare yields an "intimidation" effect rather than raw damage, which reduces the enemy's [[Target Defense]] and [[Defensive strength]] by 25 points each, and remains in effect until the target has perished. As a script flare, the [[Item properties|item properties]] fall into [[Item properties#Category C|Category C]], leaving Category B and Category D open for additional weapon enhancements.


Example:
Example:

Revision as of 08:02, 20 October 2020

Ghezyte
Use Weapon
Bonus +25
ST/DU 85/200
Rarity Extremely Rare
Weight Modifier ?
Level Required 13
Special Properties Unique flare, Ghezresh's Intimidation.
Primary Color onyx at first glance, but actually indigo on closer inspection.
Dyeable ?

Found only near the most active and violent of undersea volcanos, ghezyte is a substance of extreme rarity as it is only laid bare once the originating eruption site rises above the water's surface. Within the earthen crucible, liquefied shale and glass, sea salt, and minerals combine in the creation of the metal. As it is formed by rapidly cooling magma flows, its base composition is much like obsidian in hardness and application, capable of fracturing into shards possessing and keeping a supremely sharp edge.

In appearance, the metal is glossy and smooth, and while it at first glance appears as black as any onyx, a closer inspection finds that it is actually a deep indigo with an iridescence that creates visual depth. Smoke grey striations are typical and, along with its unique composition, create within the material an impression of a fluid substance, the movement like that of an eel languidly stirring in a night black sea. The only known location to harvest ghezyte is Caligos Isle, and like some of its inhabitants, it holds a dark mystique. It is believed the mists shrouding the isle have infected the metal and that those who carry it will eventually fall prey to its sibilant whispers.

Behind the Scenes

Ghezyte carries a natural enchantment of +15 and has a unique flare inherent to this mysterious metal. Ghezyte's inherent flare yields an "intimidation" effect rather than raw damage, which reduces the enemy's Target Defense and Defensive strength by 25 points each, and remains in effect until the target has perished. As a script flare, the item properties fall into Category C, leaving Category B and Category D open for additional weapon enhancements.

Example:

You swing a sinuous ghezyte-scaled whip at a greater construct!
  AS: +593 vs DS: +288 with AvD: -3 + d100 roll: +16 = +318
   ... and hit for 8 points of damage!
   Hit glances off the greater construct's hip.
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.

 ** Cords of plasma-veined grey mist seep from your ghezyte-scaled whip and entangle the greater construct, causing it to tremble violently! **

You swing a sinuous ghezyte-scaled whip at a greater construct!
  AS: +593 vs DS: +263 with AvD: -3 + d100 roll: +18 = +345
   ... and hit for 9 points of damage!
   Glancing blow to the greater construct's right leg!
The shimmering gold aura surrounding the greater construct flickers momentarily.