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'''Firemarbles''' were the primary source of light for [[D'ni (race)|D'ni]] lamps. They are a special form of stone which glows when scratched or struck. The appear to contain a significant amount of energy which is slowly released over time in the form of a soft light. Firemarbles vary in size from typical marble-sized spheres to massive globes several feet in diameter. They are extinguished when doused with water. Firemarbles can be found throughout [[D'ni]] and | '''Firemarbles''' were the primary source of light for [[D'ni (race)|D'ni]] lamps. They are a special form of stone which glows when scratched or struck. The appear to contain a significant amount of energy which is slowly released over time in the form of a soft light. Firemarbles vary in size from typical marble-sized spheres to massive globes several feet in diameter. They are extinguished when doused with water. Firemarbles can be found throughout [[D'ni]] and it's [[Age]]s. They come in many different colors and degrees of brightness. | ||
To celebrate the anniversary of the finding of the [[Lost Books of Birenni]], the D'ni would hide firemarbles in their homes and neighborhoods for children to find. | To celebrate the anniversary of the finding of the [[Lost Books of Birenni]], the D'ni would hide firemarbles in their homes and neighborhoods for children to find. | ||
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It appears that firemarbles can pose a fire hazard if they strike an object with enough force to shatter. This is evidenced by the fire in [[Tomahna]] which was started when [[Saavedro]] threw a firemarble at a nearby curtain. The firemarble shattered and the curtain caught fire, rapidly spreading to the rest of [[Atrus]]'s study. | It appears that firemarbles can pose a fire hazard if they strike an object with enough force to shatter. This is evidenced by the fire in [[Tomahna]] which was started when [[Saavedro]] threw a firemarble at a nearby curtain. The firemarble shattered and the curtain caught fire, rapidly spreading to the rest of [[Atrus]]'s study. | ||
While trapped on [[Riven]], [[Gehn]] used modified firemarbles as a power source. Dubbed [[Powermarbles]], they would release all their energy at once in the form of a massive explosion, which Gehn used to power his faulty [[book|linking books]]. | |||
While trapped on [[Riven]], [[Gehn]] used modified firemarbles as a power source. Dubbed | |||
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[[Category:Objects]] | [[Category:Objects]] | ||
