

"But something that did baffle researchers until recently was how the Zephyr controlled its signature Wind Attack, where it blows large gusts of wind at predators and prey, throwing them far back and into the air. Upon inspection, the golden highlights form due to the creature's breathing, creating moist patches on the shell that change its color. "From their research we learn that the Zephyr just creates an outer shell consisting of a wet, silky substance that latches to Aerclouds, which gives the creature its wispy, cloud-like appearance.

"Originally thought to be a kind of elemental creature of wind, it came as a shock to Angel researchers to find that the Zephyr is in fact an unintelligent, primitive insect that seemingly possess the ability to control the wind and clouds it surfs upon. "Of the abundance of creatures found in the Aether, none are quite as infamous as the pesky Zephyr. "All these attributes, coupled with the rarity of the metal make it incredibly valuable to adventurers, warriors and traders alike." Zephyr Its physics bending attributes cause it to feel incredibly light to the user, when in reality it’s almost as dense as lead, but the layered structure of the metal sheets also causes it to absorb impacts incredibly well. "Gravitite can also be used for tools and armour. "This gravity defying effect can also be caused by electrical impulses through the metal, but only once the Gravitite has been treated with Ambrosium, which causes the metal to layer itself into thin plates. The cause is currently unknown, but it appears to be related to some kind of invisible energy source. Most notably is its ability to bend the gravity of objects around it, and its own. " Gravitite, one of the strongest naturally occurring metals in the Aether, holds many interesting properties. Gravitite artwork - created by Oscar Payn

Luckily Zanite is incredibly common and easy to use, making it a great material for cheaper travelers or less experienced warriors." Gravitite "This said, Skyroot is not a long lasting material the Zanite makes anything made from it more durable, of course, but tools or armour constructed from it still don’t measure up well against traditional metals. Meaning anything made from these Zanite shells becomes stronger as it breaks. The benefit of this bond is that upon impact, the Zanite resists any force, and transfers it to the wood underneath, yet if the wood cracks or breaks, the Zanite merely seeps deeper inside, creating a denser, stronger structure. Once crystallized, the Zanite forms a hard shell around the wood.
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"Strangely, once cracked open, the Zanite Gemstone becomes a resin, which quickly reforms and crystallizes on its own, though if near Skyroot, it binds itself around the wood, embedding itself deep within whatever structure the Skyroot embodies. It is found only embedded within the rocks, yet reacts uniquely with Skyroot, the Aether’s most common species of tree. "The Zanite Gemstone is one of the more mysterious materials in the Aether’s geology. It can cause instant healing but has adverse side effects in the long term. But be warned, Ambrosium is not to be consumed raw. "Overall Ambrosium is a useful, however incredibly common material that every adventurer should have a large stock of. Quicksoil, when “Enchanted” crystallizes and turns transparent, Gravitite Ore layers up into even plates and Simple foods gain healing properties. This can cause heavy changes in the material properties of the subject. "Another ability Ambrosium has is “Enchanting”, this is where Ambrosium reacts with Zanite, this causes rapid burning and dispersal of the Ambrosium around the Zanite, and into any other materials placed nearby. Used for both fuel, lighting and even in some cases medicine, Ambrosium is a multipurpose material that has become valuable for modern society. "The primary source of fuel in the Aether, Ambrosium is a volatile material, that naturally emits heat and light without burning, but can also be ignited to cause rapid burning. Ambrosium artwork - created by Oscar Payn
