Description1 = The magical properties of iron are well known; it is an excellent protector against certain creatures and phantoms of the spirit world, which are warded off by its powers. As a spell component, iron may be present as a single bar - it may however be
Description2 = discovered in the form of a weapon (such as a dagger), a buckle or a talisman, or even a collection of nails.
;LEAD
[ITEM_1]
Header = Lead
Description1 = Lead is one of the oldest of all known metals, found in the galena ore. As a magical component, lead may be present simply as a crystal-like formation of galena, or as a small ingot. It may also be found cast into the shape of an object. Its magical
Description2 = powers are vague, but lead may prove to be a very useful sub-component in many spells.
;COPPER
[ITEM_2]
Header = Copper
Description1 = A valuable metal to engineers and alchemists alike, copper is perhaps best known for its conductivity of electricity and heat. It is often found in the form of a bracelet, but may also be discovered as a small bar (the end product of the process of
Description2 = separating the metal from its ore).
;SILVER
[ITEM_3]
Header = Silver
Description1 = A highly prized metal, found either as small ingots, or articles of jewellery, as well as coins and other forms of treasure. Silver is also useful as a conductor of electricity, more conductive in fact than
Description2 = copper.
;GOLD
[ITEM_4]
Header = Gold
Description1 = The most valuable and prized of all metals, found chiefly as treasures, but also as small ingots (in spellcraft, a small gold ingot will suffice as a spell
Description2 = component).
;PHOSPHORUS
[ITEM_5]
Header = Phosphorus
Description1 = A white, non-metallic element used by alchemists for the procurement of gold, it also may be used as a spell component. Phosphorus is stored in water; exposure to the air will cause ignition of the substance. Furthermore, phosphorus is extremely
Description2 =poisonous to all mortal creatures.
;BRIMSTONE
[ITEM_6]
Header = Brimstone
Description1 = One of the oldest non-metallic elements, brimstone is light yellow in appearance. Considered by alchemists to be essential in the process of combustion, it also has a proven use medicinally as a skin ointment. It is also believed that brimstone can be
Description2 = used to ward away spirits from the interiors of buildings.
;SALT
[ITEM_7]
Header = Salt
Description1 = An abundant compound that has many uses in magic. It is known to be a good agent in repelling some forms of the undead, and is commonly used as an element in preservation, or the baiting of
Description2 = livestock.
;TINCAL
[ITEM_8]
Header = Tincal
Description1 = A chemical compound used primarily as an antiseptic solution, but is also useful in creating materials of a strengthened constitution. When heated, tincal fuses into a glass-like
Description2 =mass.
;SALAMANDERS FEATHER
[ITEM_9]
Header = Salamanders Feather
Description1 = Otherwise known as asbestos, a mineral of incombustible nature. However, if used as a part-component, it can become a substance that will burn for an eternity under the correct
Description2 = conditions.
;BLOODSTONE
[ITEM_10]
Header = Bloodstone
Description1 = A semi-precious stone, dark green in colour and spotted with red jasper, giving the gem its name. Commonly found in signet rings, the bloodstone has been noted for its magical power of curing haemorrhages. It is also noted for nullifying venomous
Description2 = bites.
;DIAMOND
[ITEM_11]
Header = Diamond
Description1 = A precious stone, prized for its powers of invincibility. Beyond this, the diamond is said to have many more applications; it may protect against the effects of a pestilence or various enchantments, and is thought to play a part in making allies
Description2 = braver in combat.
;SARDONYX
[ITEM_12]
Header = Sardonyx
Description1 = A gemstone with a rich, reddish-brown colour. Its powers encourage fearlessness and bravery, and can increase a mans standing and leadership skills. It may therefore be useful in the conjuration of certain creatures of
Description2 = nobility...
;BLUE ZIRCON
[ITEM_13]
Header = Blue Zircon
Description1 = A gemstone that may be found in many colour variations (most commonly green, grey, red, blue, yellow or brown). The blue zircon is believed to offer protection from thieves, as well as playing a part in the dispelling of
Description2 = imaginary suspicions. It is also thought to be a powerful weapon against the undead spirits.
;ALECTORIUS
[ITEM_14]
Header = Alectorius
Description1 = A clear, bean-sized stone, sometimes found with flesh coloured veins. When set in an amulet, it renders the wearer courageous and seemingly invincible; it is claimed that it can help in the reclaiming of lost kingdoms, or
Description2 = the conquest of new ones.
;CALUNDRONIUS
[ITEM_15]
Header = Calundronius
Description1 = A magical stone without form or colour, said to have the virtues of resisting malign spirits, destroying enchantments and giving the owner the advantage over his
Description2 = enemies.
;GALACTIDES
[ITEM_16]
Header = Galactides
Description1 = A special form of emerald, used traditionally to decipher magical writings. It is especially useful in the conjuration of ghosts, as well as the promotion of
Description2 = friendship.
;OAK
[ITEM_17]
Header = Oak
Description1 = Fashioned into a wand, the branch of an oak tree can be effective as a lightning repellent; oak is also a vital sub-component of several
Description2 = spells.
;BLACK BEANS
[ITEM_18]
Header = Black Beans
Description1 = Useful in spells that reveal or counter illusions, black beans are also a vital component in spells dealing with the reanimation of corpses, as well as the summoning and conjuration of malign
Description2 = creatures.
;CHICORY
[ITEM_19]
Header = Chicory
Description1 = The chicory herb is a valuable ingredient in spells concerning invisibility; it also provides a function in allowing the user to open locks. Chicory may be a vital part of spells that summon certain
Description2 = creatures.
;CLOVER
[ITEM_20]
Header = Clover
Description1 = Clover is an abundant resource that has a very specific application in the conjuration of both serpents and a certain form of spectre. It also can play a part in a spell that disperses ones
Description2 = surroundings...
;GARLIC
[ITEM_21]
Header = Garlic
Description1 = As well as its reputation for repelling certain members of the undead, garlic may also be used to counter the effects of spells of an illusory nature, and may prove useful in the summoning of certain
Description2 = creatures.
;MISTLETOE
[ITEM_22]
Header = Mistletoe
Description1 = Mistletoe, a parasitic plant long regarded as having many magical properties, is an abundant yet vital component to several spells. These spells are specifically related to the creation of magical arrows, but carrying
Description2 = mistletoe may also offer protection from forms of lightning, as well as perhaps offering an antidote to some forms of poison.
;BELLADONNA
[ITEM_23]
Header = Belladonna
Description1 = Belladonna (also known as nightshade) is a herb used in spells dealing primarily in flight and levitation, as well as in the prevention of these abilities. In addition to this, belladonna may be useful for inducing
Description2 = paralysis.
;VALERIAN
[ITEM_24]
Header = Valerian
Description1 = A cutting from the valerian shrub may be used in spells that are used to attract or lure certain types of creature; also, it may be useful as a
Description2 = sedative.
;HEMLOCK
[ITEM_25]
Header = Hemlock
Description1 = Hemlock is a poisonous herb that can be used as a component in spells that cause the victim to develop a lack of co-ordination or paralysis, as well as promoting the spread of disease amongst the
Description2 = living.
;MANDRAKE
[ITEM_26]
Header = Mandrake
Description1 = For many centuries, the mandrake has been the focus of many superstitions, and not without reason - the mandrake is a herb with many magical properties. It may be used as a component in spells that champion
Description2 = invulnerability, as well as those that promote flight; furthermore, it may assist the bearer in locating treasures.
;HOLLY
[ITEM_27]
Header = Holly
Description1 = The holly plant acts as a main ingredient in several spells. It may offer protection against some poisons; when used in the manufacture of arrows, it increases accuracy when used against creatures; it may
Description2 = also be used to offer protection from lightning. Finally, it may have a use for resurrection purposes.
;LAUREL
[ITEM_28]
Header = Laurel
Description1 = Part of the laurel tree that, when used as a spell component, may be used to assist in the growth of unnatural
Description2 = orchards...
;EYE OF DOG
[ITEM_29]
Header = Eye of Dog
Description1 = When used as a spell component, the eye of dog has many applications, especially in the conjuration of soulless creatures, or the devastation of land. To the bearer, it can assist in revealing the
Description2 = whereabouts of the undead...
;BLOOD OF GOAT
[ITEM_30]
Header = Blood of goat
Description1 = The blood of goat makes an essential ingredient in spells that empower the individual, as well as a vital part of a spell which can summon the mightiest of
Description2 = creatures.
;FAT OF SNAKE
[ITEM_31]
Header = Fat of Snake
Description1 = The fat of snake can be used in spells that repel the opposition, as well as assisting in the conjuration of certain
Description2 = creatures.
;BLOOD OF BAT
[ITEM_32]
Header = Blood of Bat
Description1 = The blood of any species of bat may be useful when you wish to gain control of another. In addition to this, the bearer of the blood of bat may remove certain enchantments from his own creations
Description2 = simply by making contact with them.
;FUR OF CAT
[ITEM_33]
Header = Fur of Cat
Description1 = Fur of cat has several varied uses, but one notable application is in the creation of clothing that will greatly assist the sorcerers
Description2 = travels...
;EYE OF BAT
[ITEM_34]
Header = Eye of Bat
Description1 = The eye of bat is vital in the summoning and conjuration of certain creatures, but also useful in part if you wish not to be
Description2 = seen.
;SKIN OF SNAKE
[ITEM_35]
Header = Skin of Snake
Description1 = Long associated with the power of rejuvenation, skin of snake also has uses in spells concerning the summoning of smaller
