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'''Firemarbles''' were the primary light source for the [[D'ni]]. They are a special form of stone which glows when scratched or struck, generating a soft light. They vary in size from typical marble-sized spheres to massive globes several feet in diameter. They can be extinguished by dousing them with water.
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It would appear that firemarbles to pose a fire hazard if they impact an object with sufficient force to cause them to shatter. This is evidenced by the fire in [[Tomahna]] sparked by a firemarble thrown by [[Saavedro]], which shattered, setting a nearby curtain aflame. However, it should also be noted that the power output of detonated firemarbles likely pales in comparison to the power output of detonated [[powermarble]]s.
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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 it's [[Age]]s. They come in many different colors and degrees of brightness.
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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.
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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]].  
  
 
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Revision as of 03:01, 28 February 2021

Firemarble
Firemarble 1.jpg
A Firemarble in J'nanin

Firemarbles were the primary source of light for 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 Ages. 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.

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 linking books.