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[[Image:Talek closeattack.gif|frame|Maractite is used to make armour and weapons in Maraqua.]]


'''Maractite''' is a mineral introduced in the [[Curse of Maraqua]] plot. The material is used for weaponry, armour and construction in [[New Maraqua]], and is particularly valued for its tactical value, being able to move as effortlessly through water as air. However, the fourth chapter of Curse of Maraqua plot suggests that supplies of the substance are running thin.
'''Maractite''' (sometimes '''maracite''') is a mineral that can move as effortlessly through water as though it was air. This gives it enormous tactical value, and in [[New Maraqua]] it is used for weapons, armour, and construction materials.  


Most examples of Maractite, outside building work, are seen as a blue material, adorned with runic engravings, possibly to ''empower'' the objects. Gold, or a material similar to it, is used in conjunction with the mineral, presumably to ration the amount of Maractite per object so supplies last longer.
The fourth chapter of [[Curse of Maraqua]] [[plot]] suggests that supplies of the substance are running thin. The description for the ''Maracite Shell Shield'' explains that the cost of the mineral is offset in larger objects by blending it with other materials.  


==Naming Issues==
Most examples of maractite, outside building work, are seen as a blue material, adorned with [[wikipedia:runes|runic]] engravings - this is also how the Maractite [[colour]] appears.
While the spelling ''maractite'' seems to be the most common, used across the site, the spelling ''maracite'' is used occasionally, in the item names and descriptions of ''Maracite Shell Shield'' and ''Glowing Maracite Wand''. A possible explanation, based on mixing maractite with other materials (as described in the ''Maracite Shell Shield''), is that ''maractite'' refers to the mineral in its pure form, and ''maracite'' is used when the mineral is blended with other materials.
 
While the spelling ''maractite'' seems to be the most common, used across the site, the spelling ''maracite'' is used occasionally, in the item names and descriptions of ''Maracite Shell Shield'' and ''Glowing Maracite Wand''. A possible explanation is that ''maractite'' refers to the mineral in its pure form, and ''maracite'' is used when the mineral is blended with other materials.


==Weaponry==
==Weaponry==
Maractite's ability to move through water efficiently while being "harder than steel", as [[Garin]] described it in chapter 7 of the Curse of Maraqua Plot, made it of great tactical advantage. [[Swordmaster Talek]] believed it could be use to defend the city from virtually any attack. However, as noted on the Maractite Axe trading card, Maractite slowly decays when exposed to air.
Maractite's ability to move through water efficiently while being "harder than steel", as [[Garin]] described it in chapter 7 of the Curse of Maraqua plot, made it of great tactical importance. [[Swordmaster Talek]] believed it could be use to defend the city from virtually any attack. However, Maractite [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=107 slowly decays] when exposed to air.


There is a store in New Maraqua, [[Maractite Marvels]], that sells certain maractite weapons, but there are others available as war prizes in the Curse of Maraqua Plot, and some used exclusively by the Maraqua soldiers in the war. There are also some weapons that only appear as [[Neopets Trading Card Game|trading cards]].
There is a store in New Maraqua, [[Maractite Marvels]], that sells certain maractite weapons, but there are others available as war prizes in the Curse of Maraqua plot, and some used exclusively by the Maraquan soldiers in the war. There are also some weapons that only appear as [[Neopets Trading Card Game|trading cards]].


===Weapons from Maractite Marvels===
===Maractite Marvels===
The following Maractite-related weapons are sold at New Maraqua based [http://www.neopets.com/objects.phtml?type=shop&obj_type=87 armoury], in alphabetical order:
The following maractite weapons are sold at the New Maraqua based [http://www.neopets.com/objects.phtml?type=shop&obj_type=87 armoury], in alphabetical order († indicates 'maracite' alternative spelling):


*Ornate Maractite Dagger
{|
*Maractite Mace
|
*Decorative Maractite Sword
*Decorative Maractite Battleaxe
*Finned Maractite Helmet
*Frosty Maractite Bow
*Glowing Maractite Trident
*Glowing Maractite Wand
*Lightweight Maractite Spear
*Maractite Battle Hammer
*Maractite Battle Hammer
*Maractite Throwing Net   
*Lightweight Maractite Spear
*Maractite Cord
*Maractite Cord
*Swirling Seaweed Orb
*Maractite Mace
*Maracite Shell Shield
|
*Glowing Maracite Wand
*Maractite Pauldrons
*Frosty Maractite Bow
*Maracite Shell Shield†
*Maractite Throwing Net
*Maractite Throwing Shells
*Ornate Maractite Dagger
*Oversized Maractite Rune Sword
*[[Peophin]] Emblazoned Maractite Shield
*Peophin Maractite Helm
*Reinforced Maractite Shield
*Swift Maractite Boomerang
*Swift Maractite Boomerang
*Finned Maractite Helm
|}
*Reinforced Maractite Shield
 
===Hidden Tower===
One maractite weapon has been released through the [[Hidden Tower]], the Maractite Battle Duck.
 
===Smuggler's Cove===
One maractite weapon has been released through the [[Smuggler's Cove]], the Maractite Bomb.


===Weapons as War Prizes===
===War Prizes===
The following maractite weapons were available as war prizes for participants of the Curse of Maraqua war, in alphabetical order (cost in war points in brackets):
The following maractite weapons were available as war prizes for participants of the Curse of Maraqua war, in alphabetical order (cost in war points in brackets):


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*Swift Maractite Darts (1153)
*Swift Maractite Darts (1153)


===Weapons of War Challengers===
===War Challengers===
The following maractite weapons were used by the soldiers of the Maraquan Army in the Curse of Maraqua war. They are not available to the general Neopian public, although may have been obtained in battle against them using a stealing weapon, in alphabetical order:
The following maractite weapons were used by the soldiers of the Maraquan Army in the Curse of Maraqua war. They are not available to the general Neopian public, although may have been obtained in battle against them using a stealing weapon, in alphabetical order:


{|
|
*Chefs Spatula
*Chefs Spatula
*Commanders Battle Sabre
*Commanders Battle Sabre
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*Garins Stolen Dagger
*Garins Stolen Dagger
*Maraquan Blade Masters Dagger
*Maraquan Blade Masters Dagger
|valign="top"|
*Maraquan Chargers Helm
*Maraquan Chargers Helm
*Maraquan Sergeants Spear
*Maraquan Sergeants Spear
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*Maraquan Shieldmaidens Helm
*Maraquan Shieldmaidens Helm
*Taleks Ornate Scimitar
*Taleks Ornate Scimitar
|}


===Weapons from Trading Cards===
===Trading Cards===
The following maractite weapons are all available as trading cards, although not otherwise as items in their own right, in alphabetical order. There are similar weapons available, however:
The following maractite weapons are all available as trading cards, although not otherwise as items in their own right, in alphabetical order:


*Maractite Trident (TCG)
*Maractite Trident (TCG)
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*Maractite Shield (TCG)
*Maractite Shield (TCG)
*Maractite Sword (TCG)
*Maractite Sword (TCG)
==Clothing==
The following items of maractite clothing have been released, in alphabetical order:
*Maractite [[Koi]] Armour
*Maractite Koi Gloves
*Maractite Koi Helmet
*Maractite Koi Trousers
There is also a [[Neocash]] item ''MME2-B1: Gold and Maractite Fish Shield''.


==Colour==
==Colour==
[[Image:Maractite PB.gif|right]]
Maractite was released as a colour on the 24 November 2010. A ''Maractite Paint Brush'' was also released at this time. As of January 2011, 2 Neopets are available in the Maractite colour:


{|align=center
===Neopets===
|- valign=top
[[Image:Maractite PB.gif|right|frame|The Maractite Paint Brush.]]
|width=250|
Maractite was released as a colour on the November 24, 2010. A ''Maractite Paint Brush'' was also released from the [[Hidden Tower]] at this time. There are 27 Neopets available in the Maractite colour:
 
{{columns|
*[[Acara]] - ''June 29, 2019''
*[[Aisha]] - ''January 4, 2011''
*[[Aisha]] - ''January 4, 2011''
|width=250|
*[[Blumaroo]] - ''August 8, 2013''
*[[Bruce]] - ''5 December 2014''
*[[Buzz]] - ''January 12, 2021''
*[[Chia]] - ''February 19, 2016''
*[[Chomby]] - ''March 22, 2014''
*[[Cybunny]] - ''April 27, 2013''
*[[Draik]] - ''January 26, 2011''
*[[Elephante]] - ''January 16, 2014''
*[[Eyrie]] - ''October 11, 2011''
*[[Flotsam]] - ''July 3, 2013''
*[[Gelert]] - ''March 7, 2017''
*[[Hissi]] - ''May 4, 2011''
*[[Kau]] - ''June 19, 2014''
*[[Koi]] - ''May 25, 2011''
*[[Kougra]] - ''April 24, 2012''
*[[Krawk]] - ''April 16, 2011''
*[[Lenny]] - ''February 12, 2015''
*[[Lupe]] - ''May 2, 2012''
*[[Lutari]] - ''January 26, 2011''
*[[Mynci]] - ''February 23, 2012''
*[[Ogrin]] - ''December 20, 2013''
*[[Peophin]] - ''July 26, 2011''
*[[Shoyru]] - ''April 2, 2011''
*[[Skeith]] - ''September 25, 2012''
*[[Techo]] - ''September 13, 2014''
*[[Uni]] - ''March 2, 2011''
*[[Usul]] - ''November 24, 2010''
*[[Usul]] - ''November 24, 2010''
|}
*[[Xweetok]] - ''December 30, 2015''
*[[Yurble]] - ''May 30, 2017''
*[[Zafara]] - ''February 4, 2011''
}}
 
===Petpets===
Maractite was released as a colour for [[Petpet]]s on January 26, 2011. The following Petpets are available in this colour:
 
{{columns|
*[[Apis]] - ''January 29, 2016''
*[[Babith]] - ''March 15, 2011''
*[[Bartamus]] - ''February 4, 2012''
*[[Bika]] - ''February 24, 2012''
*[[Blobikins]] - ''July 6, 2011''
*[[Blurgah]] - ''January 26, 2011''
*[[Buzzler]] - ''June 18, 2011''
*[[Cyodrake]] - ''June 2, 2017''
*[[Dartail]] - ''January 26, 2011''
*[[Flishy]] - ''April 4, 2014''
*[[Gallion]] - ''January 26, 2011''
*[[Kazeriu]] - ''August 12, 2011''
*[[Magmut]] - ''August 12, 2011''
*[[Mallard]] - ''January 17, 2014''
*[[Melton]] - ''August 27, 2011''
*[[Naleap]] - ''September 30, 2011''
*[[Noil]] - ''February 26, 2011''
*[[Patamoose]] - ''December 9, 2011''
*[[Quilin]] - ''January 10, 2012''
*[[Ramosan]] - ''February 16, 2011''
*[[Slorg]] - ''January 26, 2011''
*[[Symol]] - ''October 23, 2013''
*[[Vullard]] - ''January 29, 2016''
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the game [[Faerie Cloud Racers]], the Water Faerie's racer appears to be made of maractite.
*In the game [[Faerie Cloud Racers]], the Water Faerie's racer appears to be made of maractite.
*There is also a ''Maractite Hot Dog'' and a ''Maractite Dagger Stamp''.
*The 26 January 2011 was themed ''Maractite Day''.


==External links==
==External links==
*'''Neopets TCG''': [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=69 Maractite Trident], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=106 Maractite Armour], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=107 Maractite Axe], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=108 Maractite Shield], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=109 Maractite Sword].
*'''Neopets TCG:''' [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=69 Maractite Trident], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=106 Maractite Armour], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=107 Maractite Axe], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=108 Maractite Shield], [http://neopets.com/tcg/displayCard.phtml?edid=7&id=109 Maractite Sword].
 
*'''Rainbow Pool:''' [http://www.neopets.com/pool/all_pb.phtml?f_color_id=91 Maractite]
*'''Petpet Puddle:''' [http://www.neopets.com/pool/petpet_colors.phtml?f_color=41  Maractite]


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Maractite is used to make armour and weapons in Maraqua.

Maractite (sometimes maracite) is a mineral that can move as effortlessly through water as though it was air. This gives it enormous tactical value, and in New Maraqua it is used for weapons, armour, and construction materials.

The fourth chapter of Curse of Maraqua plot suggests that supplies of the substance are running thin. The description for the Maracite Shell Shield explains that the cost of the mineral is offset in larger objects by blending it with other materials.

Most examples of maractite, outside building work, are seen as a blue material, adorned with runic engravings - this is also how the Maractite colour appears.

While the spelling maractite seems to be the most common, used across the site, the spelling maracite is used occasionally, in the item names and descriptions of Maracite Shell Shield and Glowing Maracite Wand. A possible explanation is that maractite refers to the mineral in its pure form, and maracite is used when the mineral is blended with other materials.

Weaponry[edit]

Maractite's ability to move through water efficiently while being "harder than steel", as Garin described it in chapter 7 of the Curse of Maraqua plot, made it of great tactical importance. Swordmaster Talek believed it could be use to defend the city from virtually any attack. However, Maractite slowly decays when exposed to air.

There is a store in New Maraqua, Maractite Marvels, that sells certain maractite weapons, but there are others available as war prizes in the Curse of Maraqua plot, and some used exclusively by the Maraquan soldiers in the war. There are also some weapons that only appear as trading cards.

Maractite Marvels[edit]

The following maractite weapons are sold at the New Maraqua based armoury, in alphabetical order († indicates 'maracite' alternative spelling):

  • Decorative Maractite Sword
  • Decorative Maractite Battleaxe
  • Finned Maractite Helmet
  • Frosty Maractite Bow
  • Glowing Maractite Trident
  • Glowing Maractite Wand
  • Lightweight Maractite Spear
  • Maractite Battle Hammer
  • Maractite Cord
  • Maractite Mace
  • Maractite Pauldrons
  • Maracite Shell Shield†
  • Maractite Throwing Net
  • Maractite Throwing Shells
  • Ornate Maractite Dagger
  • Oversized Maractite Rune Sword
  • Peophin Emblazoned Maractite Shield
  • Peophin Maractite Helm
  • Reinforced Maractite Shield
  • Swift Maractite Boomerang

Hidden Tower[edit]

One maractite weapon has been released through the Hidden Tower, the Maractite Battle Duck.

Smuggler's Cove[edit]

One maractite weapon has been released through the Smuggler's Cove, the Maractite Bomb.

War Prizes[edit]

The following maractite weapons were available as war prizes for participants of the Curse of Maraqua war, in alphabetical order (cost in war points in brackets):

  • Maractite Warriors Shield (1717)
  • Maraquan Commanders Helm (863)
  • Runed Maractite Bow (3050)
  • Swift Maractite Darts (1153)

War Challengers[edit]

The following maractite weapons were used by the soldiers of the Maraquan Army in the Curse of Maraqua war. They are not available to the general Neopian public, although may have been obtained in battle against them using a stealing weapon, in alphabetical order:

  • Chefs Spatula
  • Commanders Battle Sabre
  • Foot Soldiers Shield
  • Foot Soldiers Sword
  • Garins Stolen Dagger
  • Maraquan Blade Masters Dagger
  • Maraquan Chargers Helm
  • Maraquan Sergeants Spear
  • Maraquan Shieldmaidens Blade
  • Maraquan Shieldmaidens Helm
  • Taleks Ornate Scimitar

Trading Cards[edit]

The following maractite weapons are all available as trading cards, although not otherwise as items in their own right, in alphabetical order:

  • Maractite Trident (TCG)
  • Maractite Armour (TCG)
  • Maractite Axe (TCG)
  • Maractite Shield (TCG)
  • Maractite Sword (TCG)

Clothing[edit]

The following items of maractite clothing have been released, in alphabetical order:

  • Maractite Koi Armour
  • Maractite Koi Gloves
  • Maractite Koi Helmet
  • Maractite Koi Trousers

There is also a Neocash item MME2-B1: Gold and Maractite Fish Shield.

Colour[edit]

Neopets[edit]

The Maractite Paint Brush.

Maractite was released as a colour on the November 24, 2010. A Maractite Paint Brush was also released from the Hidden Tower at this time. There are 27 Neopets available in the Maractite colour:


Petpets[edit]

Maractite was released as a colour for Petpets on January 26, 2011. The following Petpets are available in this colour:


Trivia[edit]

  • In the game Faerie Cloud Racers, the Water Faerie's racer appears to be made of maractite.
  • There is also a Maractite Hot Dog and a Maractite Dagger Stamp.
  • The 26 January 2011 was themed Maractite Day.

External links[edit]

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