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This is a list of all of the Antiquities that are found in Galen.

ON-icon-quest-Letter 02.png Name Eldertide Shoulders Value 13
Reginus Buca
These pages are worn by time and fragile as leaves. Perhaps the faded drawings just inspire the comparison. What's more, the druidic runes on the page are subtly different than those associated with any of the three druid circles. Fascinating.
Type Outfit Style (Eldertide Style‎)
Difficulty Intermediate
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-furnishing-Galen Map.png Name Antique Map of Galen Value N/A
Reginus Buca
Odd. The shape of Y'ffelon is akin to modern charts, but there's just as much druid influence on this map as there is mainland Breton. It's as if there were two cartographers, both given equal input. A married couple, perhaps?
Gabrielle Benele
I think it's safe to localize this map's creation as taking place during the "Green Years" of the Systres. Note the prominence of Vastyr, a settlement that represents harmony between druids and mainlanders to this day. No comment on the married couple.
Reginus Buca
Not a literal marriage, then. That explains Y'ffelon, and the depiction of Vastyr in its infancy suggests this was charted sometime around 1E 2240. A shame the union didn't last, but I suppose two centuries together is more than most of us dare hope for.
Type Furniture (Antique Map of Galen)
Difficulty Simple
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-furnishing-Velvet Ayleid Crystal.png Name Thrassian Crystal Shard Value 250
Amalien
Finding a Sload artifact this far from their ritual pits is certainly strange. But then, it came from a dig site on Galen. The residual energy is unmistakable in origin. Perhaps a member of the All Flags Navy brought it back from Thras?
Reginus Buca
If only there had been academics on hand when the armada returned from the final confrontation. Think of the knowledge we could have gained! We know the Sload are extremely skilled in magics, is it possible that this crystal was once a ritual implement?
Verita Numida
I believe you're onto something. Notice the facets and how they refract light towards a distant point. I posit that this is just part of a focusing crystal once used to collect and store energy, whether magical or otherwise I'm not entirely sure.
Type Treasure
Difficulty Simple
‎‎Lead
  • Accessible by default
ON-icon-quest-Runestone 01.png Name Draoife Runic Chit Value 1000
Amalien
A fine example of druidic craft just post-diaspora, if I'm not mistaken. These flat stones each bear a single rune, though I confess I'm unfamiliar with this particular sigil.
Ugron gro-Thumog
A representation of the Eldertide sacred seed, I believe! I visited a druid site on High Isle once and saw many of these chits being made by hand. Though these days they are mostly baubles for tourists, I expect.
Amalien
By tradition these stones allowed the druids to tell long-form stories over days or even weeks! Each person chose a stone to add to a central area. The order and placement of the stones add meaning and context, a remarkable tale-telling custom.
Type Treasure
Difficulty Intermediate
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-misc-All Flags Armada Scabbard.png Name All Flags Armada Scabbard Value 5000
Ugron gro-Thumog
Notice the delicately embossed Allessian crest near the throat and the fine detail work at its chape. While every captain was gifted a treated leather scabbard, to find one in such great condition is only the first hurdle. After the loss of nearly half the fleet, the remaining All Flags Navy captains signed the Concordat of Fraternity and pledged their sailors to the cause of peace. Part of this pledge included the symbolic destruction of their swords, scabbards included.
Type Treasure
Difficulty Advanced
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-furnishing-Vulk'esh Egg.png Name Petrified Clutch Specimen Value 0
Amalien
To think a digsite amidst strong volcanic activity could produce such a wonderful specimen! We know so little about the Vulk'esh, perhaps this petrified egg will be an opportunity for novel study.
Gabrielle Benele
Honestly, I thought it far more likely this would be some alloy pressed into an ovoid shape by volcanic pressure. I've asked some of my old friends at the University to consult, quite a find indeed.
Reginus Buca
Isn't it fascinating how warm it remains even this long removed from the field? If their eggs are this sturdy perhaps the rumors of these beasts swimming in seas of magma below ground are not all that far-fetched!
Type Furniture (Vulk'esh Egg)
Difficulty Advanced
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Scarab-host Box.png Name Scarab-host Box Value N/A
Verita Numida
Most puzzling. Druidic in origin, but the box has no discernible hinges, keyhole, or opening. When I hold it in my hands, I swear I can feel something alive scuttling around inside of it. What could its purpose be?
Type Skin Fragment (Barkroot Blessing a.k.a. Forest Spirit)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Amber Heart.png Name Amber Heart Value N/A
Verita Numida
Ashamed to say that I almost dropped this. I felt it beat in my hand, like it was alive. Yes, it's anatomically correct, but it's made of hardened tree sap. Outside of druidic magic, I can't fathom how or why someone would make such a thing.
Type Skin Fragment (Barkroot Blessing a.k.a. Forest Spirit)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-stolen-Treethane Nirel Book.png Name Petrified Tree Bark Tablet Value N/A
Verita Numida
There's a spell carved here! Definitely druidic, and mentions something about donning the "skin of the forest." Does the pattern on the other side look like a face to you, too? I swear it kept flashing me an impish grin out of the corner of my eye.
Type Skin Fragment (Barkroot Blessing a.k.a. Forest Spirit)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-style material-Shimmering Sand.png Name Dolmen Clay Value N/A
Verita Numida
Detailed analysis suggests this clay was excavated from beneath one of the stone circles in the heart of Galen. Druidic practices make regular call for dolmen clay in rituals from the mundane to the fantastic.
Type Skin Fragment (Barkroot Blessing a.k.a. Forest Spirit)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-stolen-Hairbrush 02.png Name Chimera-Hair Brush Value N/A
Verita Numida
A carved wooden handle, oak from the deep vales of Galen. I have no doubt. More intriguing is the hair! Chimera, I believe. A possible leap, but look how its warp and weft is so consistent? Subtly different than a lion's mane, which is the tip-off.
Type Skin Fragment (Barkroot Blessing a.k.a. Forest Spirit)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-food-Frost Mirriam.png Name Writhing Vine Mass Value N/A
Verita Numida
Unpleasant, but well worth the discomfort. Clings to skin with a subtle grip, and spreads itself out over a human body if given the chance. Living ritual implements like this have been rumored for years, but this was my first chance to study one.
Type Skin Fragment (Barkroot Blessing a.k.a. Forest Spirit)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Old Growth Mulch.png Name Old Growth Mulch Value N/A
Verita Numida
A solid clod of material with a rich aroma, druids from Galen make use of this mulch in tending to their precious herb gardens. When mixed with other ritual materials it could prove a potent activator, potentially unleashing hidden potential.
Type Skin Fragment (Barkroot Blessing a.k.a. Forest Spirit)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-quest-Bark 01.png Name Living Bark Value N/A
Verita Numida
Through alchemical and magical means this bark has been harvested in a still-living state. You could plant this in the ground and grown a whole stand of trees, if you were so inclined. I can only guess at its ritual purpose for the druids.
Type Skin Fragment (Barkroot Blessing a.k.a. Forest Spirit)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Grove Carpet Buds.png Name Grove Carpet Buds Value N/A
Verita Numida
These little budlings are still alive, believe it or not. This moss is called "Grove Carpet" by Galen druids. Practically indestructible in bud form. Sprinkle even ancient budlings in some water and you'll have a lush plant in a matter of days.
Type Skin Fragment (Barkroot Blessing a.k.a. Forest Spirit)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Phoenix Moth Pigment.png Name Phoenix Moth Pigment Value N/A
Verita Numida
A vibrant pigment, but not the reds or oranges you might expect from the beautiful phoenix moth. This deep brownish hue comes from crushing the moth pupae, a ritualistically completed act done in preparation of some Galen rituals.
Type Skin Fragment (Barkroot Blessing a.k.a. Forest Spirit)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-quest-Kwama Key Gear.png Name Druidic Music Box Turnstile Value N/A
Ugron gro-Thumog
I've seen wheels like this in the crushing tombs in Alik'r Desert. Granted, those wheels were larger and their grooves were deep from use. This plate spun though, that much I can confirm just from the way it's fashioned.
Verita Numida
A wooden plate with a stained looping symbol? I'm surprised your mind went to Alik'r and not Balfiera, Urgon. This plate is clearly druidic, though I must confess that I don't think I've seen this symbol on any pre-diaspora druidic artifacts.
Gabrielle Benele
This turnstyle doesn't have a druidic symbol, see the coloration and angle? It's more likely that whoever stained this wood is a Breton paying homage to the druids. That's the only way I can explain the different techniques and patterns.
Type Music Box Fragment (Music Box, Blessings of Stone)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
  • Volcanic Cache
ON-icon-fragment-Druidic Music Box Stones.png Name Druidic Music Box Stones Value N/A
Verita Numida
Here we see a representation of the impressive architectural techniques of the druids. Their homes are conical-shaped to help regulate temperatures on hot days.
Ugron gro-Thumog
Impressive architecture? I question the structural integrity of those columns. One maelstrom or blizzard and clay foundations become brittle. The windows in their towers are ingenious though. They could help funnel fresh air throughout the village.
Reginus Buca
Blizzards aren't exactly concerns for the druids of the Systres. Besides, druids construct using multifaceted stones and cover them with clay from the banks of Y'ffre's Tears for a smooth finish. I doubt anything could topple those towers.
Type Music Box Fragment (Music Box, Blessings of Stone)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-memento-Mire Drum.png Name Druidic Music Box Drum Value N/A
Gabrielle Benele
The song inscribed on the drum wheel sounds familiar. I think it's 'Streaming Flags of Northsalt' but there's an extra line in the melody that doesn't align with how mother sang it.
Amalien
I know this tune! It's 'The Waves Crashed Over Aldmeris.' I guess I never thought to connect the two before, but it seems pretty likely that the one you know Gabrielle, evolved from the Elder Folk. How could it not? They're so similar!
Reginus Buca
Amalien's wild theory may not be far from the truth. I wrote to a fellow Antiquarian on High Isle who said the druids sometimes call the song 'Blessings of Stone.' This melody may be one of the things the Aldmer passed down to the Bretons.
Type Music Box Fragment (Music Box, Blessings of Stone)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-quest-Crank.png Name Druidic Music Box Crank-Key Value N/A
Amalien
Oh, copper! Mages on mainland Tamriel use it to detect magic, so I wonder if its used in the Systres to detect ammonites. If that's the case, perhaps this music box has some magical properties.
Reginus Buca
In seeing this key, my first thought was not to remark on the potential magical properties but instead to wonder at why it was made from copper in the first place. Druids do not usually craft with metals, certainly not copper. This is going to plague me.
Gabrielle Benele
Druids generally prefer working with bronze or iron if they have to. But, what if this key wasn't forged by a druid? See how it's been polished? Druids prefer their metals to tarnish naturally. This was probably made by a Breton crafter in Galen.
Type Music Box Fragment (Music Box, Blessings of Stone)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Druidic Music Box Comb.png Name Druidic Music Box Comb Value N/A
Amalien
A comb from a music box and it's not even a little rusted. I must confess that I started plucking at it while I cataloged this find. The notes are clear and crisp, it probably makes a delightful sound when played with intention.
Gabrielle Benele
I wondered who was playing that music. I found myself doing the same and thumbing this comb while I researched it. I'm no expert on music, but the scale doesn't sound like anything I've heard or seen before.
Verita Numida
Did you take a look at some of the lower class music books? This comb can play a variety of tunes from 'Ballads from Balfiera'. I'm not sure what tune this comb plays, but I'd wager that it comes from the Nedic traditions.
Type Music Box Fragment (Music Box, Blessings of Stone)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Storm-Weathered Drafting Top.png Name Storm-Weathered Drafting Top Value N/A
Reginus Buca
Interesting, you don't often see this kind of wood outside of a shipyard. But I can see the logic behind using it for a drafting surface. The material is sturdy, can withstand any weather, and as you can see with your own eyes, it'll last a lifetime.
Gabrielle Benele
It's entirely possible that this was used in a shipyard, Reginus. I'm no expert, but the wear and tear on this surface doesn't seem typical of a typical drafting table. Some aggressive woodworking was done on this thing. I'm surprised it tilts!
Ugron go-Thumog
I have to agree. I see heavy Breton influence in the construction, but it's early. Probably right around the time of the first shipyards in Gonfalon Bay!
Type Furniture Fragment (Shipbuilder's Woodworking Station)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Admiral's Carved Trestle Base.png Name Admiral's Carved Trestle Base Value N/A
Ugron go-Thumog
Now this is sturdy craftsmanship. Judging by the age, I'd say this was put together some time after the signing of the Concordat of Fraternity. A good deal of Breton workers brought their families to High Isle and put down roots in the shipyards then.
Reginus Buca
See the design along the legs? Ugron could speak to this better than I, but it seems reminiscent of designs of the All Flags Navy. Could it have been left behind from one of the crews after the signing? Or just made by one of the laborers that stayed?
Ugron go-Thumog
Reginus is correct. I'd hazard to say this might have been made by the engineers and laborers tasked with the construction of the monument that commemorated the fleet's triumph over the Sload.
Type Furniture Fragment (Shipbuilder's Woodworking Station)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Grooved Wooden Tray.png Name Tool Grooved Wooden Tray Value N/A
Reginus Buca
See the hinges on the side? It must have been attached to a larger piece, looking at the size of bolts. It looks Breton in design, but I'm not sure what the purpose was. Something for cooking, perhaps?
Verita Numida
I believe this is actually part of some kind of work station. The grooves in the bottom of the tray are indicative of a great deal of use, they're worn by time and rough treatment. Not delicate enough for cooking, or anything artistic, I'd imagine.
Reginus Buca
Ah! Interesting, thank you, Verita. Now that I examine it more closely, I see what you mean. There are also grooves on the sides, perhaps this was a drawer? It could have been an attachment to store tools within a larger work station.
Type Furniture Fragment (Shipbuilder's Woodworking Station)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Hartlord Hide Singlet.png Name Hartlord Hide Singlet Value N/A
Amalien
Ooh, I don't recognize this material! It feels much different than your standard leather or hide, there's a toughness to it but it's also incredibly supple. It's almost otherworldly! Do you think it could be something Daedric?
Verita Numida
I've seen something like this before, and I'm sorry to say that I don't believe it's Daedric in origin, Amalien. It is rare, however. I believe this to be from the hide of a Faun, the beastfolk found in the Systres.
Reginus Buca
Interesting. Fauns have historically had contentious relationships with the other inhabitants of the Systres, but they weren't always violent. Whoever made this must have had quite the quarrel with them.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Faun's Lark Cladding)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Withered Garlic Gorget.png Name Withered Garlic Gorget Value N/A
Verita Numida
Are these...garlic bulbs? They're nearly petrified but if they've held their shape reliably I can think of no other explanation. And the other components must be some kind of pepper, or root, by that logic.
Ugron gro-Thumog
Looks like it was connected to a larger piece, but I don't think this was for practical purposes. This wouldn't protect you, at least not in the traditional sense like a steel cuirass might. Magical protections? Sure. But that's not my forte.
Reginus Buca
I read a troubling tale once about a group of Fauns who stuffed a man's mouth full of garlic cloves after tying him up. They are known to adorn themselves in the pungent bulbs. Could this be something of theirs?
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Faun's Lark Cladding)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Mark of the Faun Lord.png Name Mark of the Faun Lord Value N/A
Gabrielle Benele
The markings in this fabric almost look like runes. I don't recognize any of the symbols. Perhaps it's a language? But with the five of us, I feel as though we'd be hard pressed to find something we weren't at least tangentially aware of.
Regnius Buca
I've read old accounts from hunters in the Systres that markings like this are meant to warn others of a Faun Lord's territory. We don't know enough about their dialect to say for certain what those symbols actually mean other than for us to stay away.
Ugron gro-Thumog
Well, whatever this was it clearly wasn't meant to be worn by a Faun Lord themself. These markings might have more power to them than just a good warning if someone went to the trouble to sew them into fabric.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Faun's Lark Cladding)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
  • Thieves Troves in Galen
ON-icon-minor adornment-Magicka Ear Clasps.png Name Lustrous Prong Clasps Value N/A
Amalien
These clasps are so shiny! At first, I was sure they were silver or some kind of polished metal, but as soon as I held them I knew I was wrong. They're so light, they almost feel hollow! The carvings are so intricate but the material hasn't weakened.
Verita Numida
Look closely, if you examine past the carvings you can see a ring in each clasp. I believe that indicates bone. These are made from antlers. Given how the bone formation falls off in certain places, I'd guess the original sample was quite large.
Reginus Buca
By the feel of them, I'd say they're Faun antlers. They're not particularly old, likely fallen during a molt. And our talented crafter found themselves quite lucky while adventuring through the Systres.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Faun's Lark Cladding)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
  • Woodcutting Surveys and Wood Nodes in High Isle
ON-icon-furnishing-Solitude Rug, Cowhide.png Name Winter's Pelt Lining Value N/A
Reginus Buca
This fur is incredible coarse. It feels almost like horse tail, but the way it's layered is much closer to that of a wolf or a beast of the north. The harshness of it almost acts as armor.
Amalien
Oh, oh! I know what this is! Fauns, the big beastfolk around the Systres, they used to grow this kind of hair on their...shins? Is that the right term? Old depictions of them usually had it growing up from their hooves.
Verita Numida
I've heard this as well. No one is quite sure when or why Fauns had this hair or when it disappeared, but I can see why any crafter from the past might have wanted a material such as this for making apparel. It's certainly...tough.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Faun's Lark Cladding)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-True Way Clay Dials.png Name True Way Clay Dials Value N/A
Gabrielle Benele
Knots and twisted lines mean more to the druids than almost any other group, but this symbol isn't used very often. I think this is the sign for the True Way. If druids follow the True Way, they'll please Y'ffre. Maybe that's why the wear the symbol.
Ugron gro-Thumog
Why does only one of the clay disks have this important symbol? There are three druidic circles and three disks. It stands to reason that the True Way appears on the disc representing the circle of the druid wearing it.
Amalien
A targeted piece of apparel and you think it stops at denoting which group a member belongs to? Haven't you read about the Raven's Green necklace? The True Way on these dials implies that only one of the circles actually follows in Y'ffre's footsteps.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Stormweaver's Cavort)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-stolen-Rope.png Name Twice-Harvested Knot Rope Value N/A
Verita Numida
Druids put more intention behind their knots and twisted cords than almost any other group on Nirn. With the two distinct knots on the rope, I suspect it harkens back to the Breton's history as hailing from both man and mer.
Amalien
Verita, you just assume the knots stand for man and mer? Could they not also symbolize Bretons and Druids? Or civilization and nature? The druids honor many dichotomies. Oh! It could be Y'ffre and Ehlonofey [sic]!
Reginus Buca
Regardless of what the knots symbolize, did either of you happen to look at the cord itself? It looks like it's made out of cotton and flax. That's probably what the knots symbolize, two materials they use to make clothing.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Stormweaver's Cavort)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
  • Clothier Surveys and Clothing Nodes in High Isle or Galen
ON-icon-fragment-Promise of the Circles Leather.png Name Promise of the Circles Leather Value N/A
Ugron gro-Thumog
So many tassels and chains of braided leather. I heard some druids braid their blessing and prayers into their leatherwork. Three strands, three circles. Perhaps there is something there.
Verita Numida
If your theory is correct, Ugron, then the promise braided into these strips of leather is one of unity. Some of the braids contain four strands, perhaps there was a fourth circle that is more secretive than the Firesong.
Amalien
A fourth circle? How marvelous, though even I find that hard to believe. A better explanation would be that the fourth strand in the braid represents Y'ffre so that the promise of unity between the circles extends to the one they all worship.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Stormweaver's Cavort)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-furnishing-Vines, Thornpinch.png Name Braided Blessed Brambles Value N/A
Amalien
Hmm, these looks similar to the branch-like growths of the forest wraiths. Given the druid circles' connection to the wraith, I wonder if these were harvested from slain wraiths or given freely.
Ugron gro-Thumog
Druids? Kill the wraiths? Amalien you know about the druids, do you honestly believe that they would fight a creature of nature? No, these brambles must be a type of grass. It's probably good protection and insulation.
Amalien
Now that you mention it, these brambles look like a type of grave grass we had on Summerset. That must be their origin. The druids wear them to keep the lifeforce of their departed loved-ones by their sides.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Stormweaver's Cavort)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-misc-Taproot.png Name Panels of the Earthbones Value N/A
Reginus Buca
I've heard of this pattern, the translations call it the Knots of Earthbones. Myths abound about Y'ffre's body turning into the very foundation of Nirn.
Verita Numida
I know of no bone that is knotted or any myth of the Aedra to mention knots. Reginus, question whether your translation is accurate, are you certain these aren't Knotted Roots? That would make more sense given the image.
Gabrielle Benele
Reginus' translation is accurate though the druids take it much less literally. They regard this weaving symbol as the Knots of the Earthbones, but describe the Earthbones as more of the lines of natural energy that flow through the ground.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Stormweaver's Cavort)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-armor-Sash-Sul-Xan.png Name Frog Metal Buckle Value N/A
Verita Numida
How unusual, a belt buckle made of buoyant steel. Perhaps intended for a sailor's belt? The properties of frog metal are well documented, though its origins are still a bit murky.
Amalien
Very true. Whenever you're dealing with a piece like this, determining whether it's a primary-source creation from an alchemical process. Old Syrabane in action again! Or made from a reclaimed chunk of Thrassian material is a useful step.
Reginus Buca
All indications suggest this was primary source. If the papers are true and Syrabane himself did develop the process to artificially create the metal, this may have been forged by his hand. It's certainly old enough.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Syrabane's Ward)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Silverthread Stitching.png Name Silverthread Stitching Value N/A
Gabrielle Benele
Thread made of silver is not all that uncommon, especially in the workshops of magic-minded craftsfolk. But the skill with which this has been spun is breathtaking. It reminds me of the jewelry worn by Sapiarchs, actually.
Ugron gro-Thumog
I agree. Consider too, the broader implications of silverweaving in Aldmeri culture. The purity, the disconnect from broad Tamriel norms. Whatever this stitching was intended for, clearly it was highly valued by the crafter.
Amalien
Disconnect from broad Tamriel norms, you say. Regardless of the editorializing, it's beautiful. If the stories are true and Syrabane did teach my people this art, it's a gift we can never repay him for. I wish we still had the knack.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Syrabane's Ward)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-solvent-Purified Water.png Name Iridescent Pearlwater Wash Value N/A
Reginus Buca
How intriguing, this pot contains a blend of sea water (Eltheric, I believe) and ground pearl. Leaves such a delightful sheen on materials when applied. Do you think it was ceremonial or mystical in nature?
Amalien
I'm not familiar with any cultures that make regular use of pearlwater in ceremonies, though most sea-faring groups do make use of oceanic byproducts. The aesthetic effect is quite pleasant. Verita, what mystical implications might this have?
Verita Numida
Symbolically, the pearl's association with the hard shells of clams could represent some kind of defensive element? I can think of a half dozen ways to incorporate pearlwater in protective magics, though I've never seen a reagent quite like this.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Syrabane's Ward)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-minor adornment-Two-Loop Earrings.png Name Rune-scribed Braces Value N/A
Reginus Buca
These brackets are made up a few different metals, and sized for a belt of some kind. Interesting, if a bit of over kill. Why would you need multiforging techniques to brace something that holds up your breeches?
Verita Numida
The materials, as well! Gold, frog metal, silver, stahlrim. Needlessly complex, but quite potent from an arcane perspective. If I had to guess, these metals were chosen as much for their symbolic properties as for their physical ones.
Gabrielle Benele
I believe I may have an answer. A tiny stamp on one of the braces, a maker's mark. Syrabane himself, from the time of the All-Flags Navy. Perhaps, as you said, Verita, he forged this melting pot of metals in symbolic resonance to the armada.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Syrabane's Ward)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
ON-icon-fragment-Asp-Leather Strap.png Name Indrik-hide Strap Value N/A
Amalien
I'm not even sure where to start. It took a great deal of research to even determine the beast of origin. I was very surprised to learn it's Indrik hide. Not a material you regularly find in the finest of clothing, let alone used as a humble belt strap.
Ugron gro-Thumog
The fact that Indrik was used indicates either this piece was connected to a sacred relic of Aldmeri faith, or perhaps just that the crafter had access to a dead Indrik. Either way, it's a unique opportunity to study the material properties of the hide.
Gabrielle Benele
I am going to go with the former. Or at least, I posit that the crafter at least had some respect for Summerset social norms. I believe the beast was dead for some time before the strap was cut free, fitting for a beast so majestic.
Type Mythic Item Fragment (Syrabane's Ward)
Difficulty Master
‎‎Lead
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