Gabriel Sionoma
Sheriff of Sulon
Intent: To create a unique ring, primary purpose for allowing improved concentration, mental well-being, and enhancement of particular latent abilities.
Development Thread:
Development Thread: If needed
Ankarres Wood Obtainment: [x]
Other Materials: [x]
Manufacturer: [member="Gabriel Sionoma"]
Model: Ring of Konshi
Affiliation: Galactic Alliance
Modularity: No
Production: Unique
Material:
Band Billet: Turadium (40%), Electrum (25%), Steelstone (25%), Powdered Kasha Stone (10%)
Setting: Electrum
Stone: Foundation disk (Ankarres Wood), Upari Cut Stone, Flame Gem
Description: Following his defeat and crucifixion on Lujo by Darth Vornskr, Gabriel returned to Sulon wounded both physically and mentally. Reminded that idle task, in it's own way, was a substantial form of therapy, Gabriel took to jewel crafting as a past time and means of improving his use of what was fashionably being called lightside alchemy. This, of course, took the form of physical therapy for his ability to regain use of the tendons in the hands and forearms.
While meteorite is often his favored form of material to use for primary banding, particular in constructing jewelry with the intent of imbueing it with his ever increasing mastery of Jal Shey imbuement, he was having difficulty obtaining the proper nugget for billet formation. From his stores, there wasn't quite the proper balance between nickel and iron for formation and crafting. As such, he used metals and jewels that he received from a cache obtained from Ord Vaug.
The first step to this crafting involved creation of a proportional billet, one that aesthetically would meet his satisfaction. Experimenting with multiple sets, he came up with the proportion of 4:2.5:2.5 of turadium, electrum, and steelstone. For the remaining portions, powdered Kasha stone fragments filled the gaps and, in the future, would assist with the calming and focused nature that comes standard with his jewelry. Of course, nothing turns out right the first time, so the billet was formed over-sized to allow for additional cuttings and rollings and restarting when needed. About ten rings later, he crafted what he thought was a suitable piece to meld the electrum setting against.
At the base of the setting, a nearly inconceivably small sample of Ankarres wood was placed and adhered to the metal. Above that, an upari cut stone from Kashyyyk (received through cache and not imbued). Modifying that setting, a sub setting was placed within the inset of the Upari stone composed of electrum and flame gem. The flame gem, of course, provides a natural lighting that resonates around the ring, even glowing in the dark.
The reason for the design of the ring is in part due to the visualization Gabriel requires for embuement. Similar to meteorite gibeon, or other textured styles of forging such as damascus, the rings forged contain groves and micro canyons that allow the alchemist to impart a finger print of their own essence and power, to be used by another. In terms of thought processes, Gabriel has always viewed it as flooding a canyon, leaving water there for others to use. As such, he began with the band, including the Kasha fragments, and worked his way to the Ankarres wood and the gems set within the electrum.
Abilities:
- Durability: While the ring is not lightsaber proof, the addition of turadium and steelstone, historically used for blast door construction, imparts a particular resilience that will prevent the ring from bending in most circumstances.
- Well Being: Ankarres wood was developed to naturally sooth, calm, and put at ease those lightsiders who wear it. Along with this, it can improve the capacity to heal both body and mind. For instance, a wound that may take a week may naturally heal within days in the presence of Ankarres wood. In the same vein, the material improves the users abilities to ward off the influence of the dark side, particularly where temper and anger might influence the user.
- Thoughtfulness: The Kasha stone fragments, when imbued additionally with Jal Shey, improve the mental well being of the wielder. In times of distress or when logic may seem fleeting, the stones activate to allow the wearer the ability to approach circumstances objectively and free of emotions. This was further strengthened through the carving of the Ankarres wood with Geseril carving, or a form of such, in which Gabriel practiced prolonged meditation to impart a strong calming nature and attachment to the force to the grains of the wood. This practice was self serving, as it provided him a means to retouch the force after being tainted on Lujo.
- Bolstering Pyschometry: A power particularly near and dear to his heart, Gabriel used the entire extent of the rings surface to improve the latent powers of the wielder in using Pyschometry. While this improves the power of those wearing it, it does not in of itself produce the ability. Those incapable of using psychometry would see no added benefit from this ring.
-Glows in the Dark: Good in certain circumstances, but naturally adds flare to the ring. This quality makes it difficult to hide in almost any circumstance.
Primary Source: N/a. Format of crafting is Japanese molding called Mokume-gane and refers to the appearance of metal molded to resemble wood.
