Tarhoilla

Tarhoilla is a fictional mineral commonly described in fantasy literature, tabletop role-playing games, and world-building projects. In these contexts, tarhoilla is an iridescent, light-emitting ore with magmatic origins that can refract color and glow subtly in darkness.

Descriptions of tarhoilla vary by author, but common elements include a translucent crystal structure, a high refractive index, and a gentle luminescence that intensifies near arcane energy sources. Some depictions attribute a warm feel to the stone, while others present it as purely radiant. Its appearances may shift through a spectrum of hues, depending on angle and ambient magic.

Geology and occurrence are likewise flexible across settings. In most stories tarhoilla forms in hydrothermal veins within volcanic or plutonic rock, often in remote mountain regions or near former geothermal activity. Extraction is portrayed as dangerous, requiring careful mining practices and protective rites to avert triggering gas pockets or unsettling earth spirits.

Uses and significance center on its aesthetic and arcane applications. Tarhoilla is prized for jewelry and ornamentation because of its color-changing sheen. It is also depicted as a focus for enchantments, a component in arcane devices, and, in some worlds, as a rare medium of exchange. Its value is closely tied to purity, color richness, and the intensity of its glow.

Etymology and naming commonly trace tarhoilla to fictional Tarhoil languages or mountain names, with meanings related to light, glow, or brilliance in many sources. Because tarhoilla is a fictional construct, real-world geology has no direct analogue, and usages vary by setting.