Vereis

Vereis is a fictional mineral featured in fantasy literature and role-playing game settings. It is described as a translucent pale-blue crystal with a glass-like luster. The mineral is valued for its optical quality and for light-bending properties that produce soft iridescence in candlelight. Vereis commonly forms in hexagonal prisms.

Geology and properties: Vereis crystallizes from hydrothermal fluids in silica-rich rocks. It occurs as vein fillings with quartz and albite. Reported hardness ranges from 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale. It has a refractive index near 1.58 and displays weak birefringence, giving color play when cut as gems.

Distribution and uses: Vereis is described as most common in the fictional Vereith region near the Alnian Basin. It is mined by traditional methods and used in optics and enchantment devices, sometimes as a focus for rituals. Its lattice is believed to resonate with certain energies, making it sought after by artificers and enchanters.

Etymology and context: The name vereis is linked to words for light or truth in various languages within the setting, though origins vary by locale. Economically, vereis is scarce and valuable; some worlds feature synthetic analogs to reduce ore depletion. Environmental and ethical considerations emphasize sustainable mining and fair trade.