Gabriel Sionoma
Sheriff of Sulon
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Intent: To provide an obvious derivative for a properly growing Ankarres Tree
Development Thread: If necessary
Manufacturer: Katarn Apiary, [member="Gabriel Sionoma"]
Model: Ankarres Wood Varnish
Affiliation: Lightside, Galactic Alliance
Modularity: Yes. Paan tree produces the primary sap used in the development of this varnish. Following production of the varnish, Ankarres Tree sap is added though never truly forms a homogeneous solution. That being said, additional pigments may be added from various tree species and origins, allowing for a wide array of colors. These range from natural to cherry to walnut and on into midnight black.
Production: Limited
Material:
Strengths:
[+] Carries similar abilities for imbuement to the ankarres wood, though at a weakened capacity similar to Ankarres Honey
[+] Restorative properties when applied to wood, including natural mending of cracks and heightened colorization. This extends to the user, in similar potency to Ankarres Wood, notably in treating the affliction of Sith Alchemy or darkside based wounds.
[+] Creates a durable coating on applied wood, penetrating the pores and strengthening the hardiness of the surface (nothing comparable to metal - it's still wood). This helps prevent scratching or dinging of the wood and helps to resist breaking and splintering.
Weaknesses:
[-] Can only be imbued prior to being added to the turpentine. Once the sap reaches the point of being considered varnish, it becomes immune to alchemic modification.
[-] Limited supply of trees naturally limits the supply of the sap. Particularly in this circumstance, where collecting sap requires surface wounds upon the tree.
[-] Due to the affinity of it's imbuer and primary harvester, as well as the natural inclination of the Ankarres Tree, the varnish mixture can never be equipped with malicious intent or darksided based powers.
[-] The porous nature of varnish requires a wooden application. This cannot be applied to any other material without the potential for damage or lack of adhesion.
Description: It would be a lie to say that Ankarres sap is a formative component of this varnish. In truth, one could take all the components of this mixture and create an entirely suitable varnish, without Ankarres Trees, and it would perform appropriately as a stain and concealer. However, it is with the Ankarres Sap that this becomes a worthwhile endeavor.
The Ankarres trees, nestled deep within the backlot of Katarn Homestead, are critical components of a diverse and thriving ecosystem. Already, Gabe has overseen the production of numerous consumable products that are derived from the Ankarres Trees and highlight the restorative properties of the mystical tree. And in the end, there is always Ankarres wood to rely on. However, all of these components are limited by the activity of the tree and the forced harvesting of the tree, particularly for wood components for staves, hilts, and the like. So Gabe set out to make what he would later jokingly refer to as "The Poor Man's Ankarres Wood."
He knew immediately how he would go about this process. After all, varnish originates from trees - it was no great leap in thought processes to land on such. However, he quickly realized that the sap of the Ankarres was an inappropriate agent for creating turpentine - as it didn't purify properly during distillation. Though, through his studies, he was aware that other trees could be used to pigment varnish, turning it into more of a wood stain. So he settled with batches of tar, derived from the Paan Tree, as the origins of the turpentine. After acquiring the necessary oils and polyurethane additions, it was simply a matter of mixing and timing. And he settled on a ratio of 1:1:1:0.25, with heated Ankarres sap being the smallest component. Any more and the varnishing properties of the mixture were eroded beyond measure. Any less, and the value of the Ankarres sap went unnoticed.
A ratio of 4:1, turpentine and purified Ankarres sap, provided the perfect combination to not only illustrate the imbued power of the sap, but also the medical value of combining the elixir of turpentine with the alchemic properties of the Ankarres. The process involves adding Ankarres sap, following prolonged heating, during the final stages of mixing, just prior to application as a varnish. Because of the heterogeneous nature of the mixture, the stain is never truly cohesive. Some have noted it's tendency to coat in swirls or abstract forms, even deriving shapes akin to electric currents.
The imbuement process, though not as drastic as the Honey and Mead, is taxing and difficult, even for those that claim themselves masters of lightside oriented crafting. It requires a mind for the more esoteric, the concept of forming a bond with the byproduct of a vast array of biological and chemical processes. Once the ability properly manifests itself, it still has the potential to drain the user. As such, these imbuement processes tend to be done in large batches that focus on a singular enhancement.
Of course, because this is a wood varnish, it can't be used on metals or plastics or non porous surfaces. It is, obviously, only suitable for treating natural and untreated wood. This can include things as small as the pommel of a hilt all the way up to a staff or bow. The nature of the imbuement, unlike the Honey or Mead, is permanent. However, holding true to it's colloquial name, it's affect is not as potent as the original timber.
Primary Source:
Ankarres Honey
Ankarres Wood
Ankarres Mead
Intent: To provide an obvious derivative for a properly growing Ankarres Tree
Development Thread: If necessary
Manufacturer: Katarn Apiary, [member="Gabriel Sionoma"]
Model: Ankarres Wood Varnish
Affiliation: Lightside, Galactic Alliance
Modularity: Yes. Paan tree produces the primary sap used in the development of this varnish. Following production of the varnish, Ankarres Tree sap is added though never truly forms a homogeneous solution. That being said, additional pigments may be added from various tree species and origins, allowing for a wide array of colors. These range from natural to cherry to walnut and on into midnight black.
Production: Limited
Material:
- Ankarres Tree Sap
- Turpentine distilled from Paan Tree resin
- Various varnish materials required for production (seed based oil for darkening and polyurethane)
- Pigments from assorted trees (for adding additional resins or turpentine)
Strengths:
[+] Carries similar abilities for imbuement to the ankarres wood, though at a weakened capacity similar to Ankarres Honey
[+] Restorative properties when applied to wood, including natural mending of cracks and heightened colorization. This extends to the user, in similar potency to Ankarres Wood, notably in treating the affliction of Sith Alchemy or darkside based wounds.
[+] Creates a durable coating on applied wood, penetrating the pores and strengthening the hardiness of the surface (nothing comparable to metal - it's still wood). This helps prevent scratching or dinging of the wood and helps to resist breaking and splintering.
Weaknesses:
[-] Can only be imbued prior to being added to the turpentine. Once the sap reaches the point of being considered varnish, it becomes immune to alchemic modification.
[-] Limited supply of trees naturally limits the supply of the sap. Particularly in this circumstance, where collecting sap requires surface wounds upon the tree.
[-] Due to the affinity of it's imbuer and primary harvester, as well as the natural inclination of the Ankarres Tree, the varnish mixture can never be equipped with malicious intent or darksided based powers.
[-] The porous nature of varnish requires a wooden application. This cannot be applied to any other material without the potential for damage or lack of adhesion.
Description: It would be a lie to say that Ankarres sap is a formative component of this varnish. In truth, one could take all the components of this mixture and create an entirely suitable varnish, without Ankarres Trees, and it would perform appropriately as a stain and concealer. However, it is with the Ankarres Sap that this becomes a worthwhile endeavor.
The Ankarres trees, nestled deep within the backlot of Katarn Homestead, are critical components of a diverse and thriving ecosystem. Already, Gabe has overseen the production of numerous consumable products that are derived from the Ankarres Trees and highlight the restorative properties of the mystical tree. And in the end, there is always Ankarres wood to rely on. However, all of these components are limited by the activity of the tree and the forced harvesting of the tree, particularly for wood components for staves, hilts, and the like. So Gabe set out to make what he would later jokingly refer to as "The Poor Man's Ankarres Wood."
He knew immediately how he would go about this process. After all, varnish originates from trees - it was no great leap in thought processes to land on such. However, he quickly realized that the sap of the Ankarres was an inappropriate agent for creating turpentine - as it didn't purify properly during distillation. Though, through his studies, he was aware that other trees could be used to pigment varnish, turning it into more of a wood stain. So he settled with batches of tar, derived from the Paan Tree, as the origins of the turpentine. After acquiring the necessary oils and polyurethane additions, it was simply a matter of mixing and timing. And he settled on a ratio of 1:1:1:0.25, with heated Ankarres sap being the smallest component. Any more and the varnishing properties of the mixture were eroded beyond measure. Any less, and the value of the Ankarres sap went unnoticed.
A ratio of 4:1, turpentine and purified Ankarres sap, provided the perfect combination to not only illustrate the imbued power of the sap, but also the medical value of combining the elixir of turpentine with the alchemic properties of the Ankarres. The process involves adding Ankarres sap, following prolonged heating, during the final stages of mixing, just prior to application as a varnish. Because of the heterogeneous nature of the mixture, the stain is never truly cohesive. Some have noted it's tendency to coat in swirls or abstract forms, even deriving shapes akin to electric currents.
The imbuement process, though not as drastic as the Honey and Mead, is taxing and difficult, even for those that claim themselves masters of lightside oriented crafting. It requires a mind for the more esoteric, the concept of forming a bond with the byproduct of a vast array of biological and chemical processes. Once the ability properly manifests itself, it still has the potential to drain the user. As such, these imbuement processes tend to be done in large batches that focus on a singular enhancement.
Of course, because this is a wood varnish, it can't be used on metals or plastics or non porous surfaces. It is, obviously, only suitable for treating natural and untreated wood. This can include things as small as the pommel of a hilt all the way up to a staff or bow. The nature of the imbuement, unlike the Honey or Mead, is permanent. However, holding true to it's colloquial name, it's affect is not as potent as the original timber.
Primary Source:
Ankarres Honey
Ankarres Wood
Ankarres Mead
