Stone Age - Materials
Materials of the stone age.
Materials
Materials are substances needed for construction, repair and industry. They can be traded, hoarded and collected. They are needed for the function of complex systems such as caravans, sea travel and the operation of large businesses or governments of any size.
Table of Materials
| Material | Description | Damage Resistance | Item Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone | The preserved bones of creatures. | 3 | Craftable, Forage | 3 Beads per kg |
| Bark | The bark of a woody tree. | 1 | Flammable, Craftable, Forage | 2 Beads per kg |
| Wood | The dry fibrous bodies and branches of trees and shrubs. Easily acquired and renewable. | 2 | Flammable, Craftable, Forage | 2 Beads per kg |
| Hardwood | Dense hardwood that takes much longer to grow and renew than regular wood and more difficult to harvest with primitive tools. | 3 | Flammable, Craftable | 4 Beads per kg |
| Metal | Metal of an unknown type. | 4 | Craftable | 5 Beads per kg |
| Charcoal | Wood burned down to fine charcoal. Can be used for fuel or fires. | 1 | Flammable, Combustible | 5 Beads per kg |
| Stone | Mined from the earth or hewn from the rock, stone makes for a sturdy if expensive building material. | 3 | Craftable | 1 Bead per kg |
| Flint | A lightweight stone often found near rivers. | 1 | Craftable | 5 Beads per kg |
| Copper | A hard orange metal that turns a teal green as it oxidizes. | 4 | Castable, Craftable | 10 Beads per kg |
| Coal | Flammable compressed coal mined from exposed mountains or from deep in the earth. | 1 | Flammable, Combustible | 10 Beads per kg |
| Crude Rope | Made from interwoven fibers, rope is used in nearly every profession or trade in some manner and is generally considered to be one of the most useful things to have on hand. | 1 | Flammable, Destructible, Craftable | 20 Beads per Meter |
| Chitin | The hard exoskeleton of a large insectoid creature. | 3 | Craftable, Forage | 5 Beads per kg |
| Fiber | Plant fibers used for various types of crafting. | 0 | Flammable, Craftable, Forage | 5 Beads per Meter |
| Rags | Rags made from old clothes. | 0 | Flammable, Craftable | 1 Bead per sq. m |
| Fur | The fur of an animal or creature. | 0 | Flammable, Craftable | 50 Beads per kg |
| Wool | The raw wool of a long haired animal or creature. | 0 | Flammable, Craftable | 50 Beads per kg |
| Woolen Thread | Wool that has been formed into a tight, thin thread; perfect for looming. | 0 | Flammable, Craftable | 1 Bead per m |
| Woolen Yarn | Wool that has been formed into loose, thick yarn; perfect for knitting. | 0 | Flammable, Craftable | 1 Bead per m |
| Knitted Wool | Woolen yarn that has been knitted into a thick warm fabric. | 0 | Flammable, Craftable | 50 Beads per sq. m |
| Loomed Wool | Woolen thread that has been loomed into a dense warm fabric. | 0 | Flammable, Craftable | 50 Beads per sq. m |
| Hide | Untreated animal hides | 1 | Craftable | 10 Beads per sq. m |
| Leather | The treated hide of animals. | 2 | Craftable | 22 Beads per sq. m |
| Boiled Leather | Leather that has been boiled hard for extra durability at the loss of flexibility. | 3 | Craftable | 25 Beads per sq. m |
| Beast Hide | The thick hide of a fearsome beast. | 4 | Craftable, Beast Harvest | 50 Beads per sq. m |
| Shell | The hard protective shell of an animal or creature. | 5 | Craftable | 60 Beads per sq. m |
