swaggerin

Swaggerin is a fictional mineral that appears in fantasy literature, role-playing games, and related media. It is described as rare, luminous, and highly valued for both its beauty and purported magical properties.

The name Swaggerin combines the English word swagger with the fantasy mineral suffix -in; there is no real-world geological basis for the term.

Physically, Swaggerin is typically depicted as forming in hexagonal prisms with an iridescent color shift, ranging from blue to violet as light passes through. It has a vitreous to adamantine luster, a hardness around 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale, and a dense, variable composition that often reflects internal light in fractures and facets.

Geologically, Swaggerin is said to occur in mythic regions such as volcanic belts or hidden cavern systems. Some versions attribute its formation to dragonfire, while others suggest crystallization from meteoric energy or geothermal processes in ancient ruins.

Historically, Swaggerin first appears in in-universe chronicles such as the Chronicles of Carinthia around the 11th century and has since been popularized by fantasy authors and game designers. In fiction, it is used in magical wards, enchanted alloys, and energy storage crystals, with some narratives portraying it as a focus that amplifies spell power.

Variants and economic role include swaggerinite and swaggerite, impurities that alter color and magical resonance. In many settings, Swaggerin drives trade, competition, and conflict among factions seeking control over its deposits.

In popular culture, Swaggerin is a common element in video games, tabletop RPGs, and fantasy novels. See also Arcanite, Mythril, Star Quartz.