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The Ink [< | The Ink ([[D'ni language|D'ni]]: ''reh-lehm''<ref>[[Myst V]]: [[D'ni Language Guide]]</ref>) is a special component of [[The Art]] with which [[Descriptive Book]]s and [[Linking Book]]s must be written in order to be functional. | ||
The special formula and procedure of making the Ink was a possession of the [[Guild of Ink-Makers]]. | The special formula and procedure of making the Ink was a possession of the [[Guild of Ink-Makers]]. | ||
It is suggested in a [[D'ni proverbs|D'ni proverb]] that a scarab is required to "reveal" the Ink.<ref>The proverb appeared in an old, defunct site, www.dniguild.com. However, it has been preserved in fan sites.</ref> This must be a reason that there are [[ | It is suggested in a [[D'ni proverbs|D'ni proverb]] that a scarab is required to "reveal" the Ink.<ref>The proverb appeared in an old, defunct site, www.dniguild.com. However, it has been preserved in fan sites.</ref> This must be a reason that there are [[beetles]] on [[Riven]]. Gehn's inkstand is an elaborate model of a beetle. | ||
Obviously [[Gehn]] rediscovered the secret of making the Ink in the ruins of the [[ | Obviously [[Gehn]] rediscovered the secret of making the Ink in the ruins of the [[D'ni City]], in the process of reviving the Art and the D'ni civilization. While he was stranded on [[Riven]], he attempted to formulate new Ink and paper, but had many failures.<ref>Gehn's First Journal</ref> When he discovered the correct formula, he taught it to his [[Guilds of Riven|Guilds]] (possibly the [[Guild of Bookmakers]]). In the [[Beetle Room]] there is a hymn to Gehn, thanking him for teaching the [[Rivenese]] the art of making the Ink.<ref>[[Riven (video game)]]</ref> | ||
[[Atrus]] had discovered that certain of the special properties of the Ink could be simulated with the right diffractive resonance of certain crystals. This could produce a visual [[link]] to an Age. Of course without the Ink, the link was only visual, as the crystals do not bind onto a particular Age.<ref>First Rime Journal</ref> | [[Atrus]] had discovered that certain of the special properties of the Ink could be simulated with the right diffractive resonance of certain crystals. This could produce a visual [[link]] to an Age. Of course without the Ink, the link was only visual, as the crystals do not bind onto a particular Age.<ref>First Rime Journal</ref> | ||
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