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[b]Porfyric[/b]

 The mineral Porfyric is a cornerstone of alchemical magic, part of the limited group of elements and minerals alchemists call Crux Anima, or Foundational minerals. Porfyric stone is associated with the element of fire, and the arcana of change and destruction.

 Once found in great quantities on the continent of Phane, especially beneath the volcanic ranges in ancient quarries, that supply has dwindled to a mere trickle of the once great abundance. 

 Porfyric stone is black, with veins of translucent red. It is quite hot to the touch, and must be handled with extreme care once harvested. While the stone remains inert until it is mined, once harvested, it becomes volatile and unstable. Alchemists have learned that the stones can be held safely within vessels of water for transport, storage or experimentation. Alchemical properties include: combustion, disintegration, fire or flame, transformation & destruction. 

Porfyric stone can be combined with elements of the lesser Anima or other Crux Anima for varying effects. 
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