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[[Image:Talek closeattack.gif|frame|Maractite is used extensively in Maraqua, particularly in weaponry crafts. ]] | |||
Most examples of Maractite, outside building work, are seen as a blue material, adorned with runic engravings. Gold, or a material similar to it, is used in | '''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. | ||
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. | |||
==Naming Issues== | ==Naming Issues== | ||
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, 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. | ||
== | ==Weaponry== | ||
Maractite's ability to move through water | 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. | ||
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 Maraqua soldiers in the war. There are also some weapons that only appear as [[Neopets Trading Card Game|trading cards]]. | ||
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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-related weapons are sold at New Maraqua based [http://www.neopets.com/objects.phtml?type=shop&obj_type=87 armoury], in alphabetical order: | ||
*Ornate Maractite Dagger | *Ornate Maractite Dagger | ||
*Maractite Mace | *Maractite Mace | ||
*Maractite Battle Hammer | *Maractite Battle Hammer | ||
*Maractite Throwing Net | *Maractite Throwing Net | ||
*Lightweight Maractite Spear | *Lightweight Maractite Spear | ||
*Maractite Cord | *Maractite Cord | ||
*Swirling Seaweed Orb | *Swirling Seaweed Orb | ||
*Maracite Shell Shield | *Maracite Shell Shield | ||
*Glowing Maracite Wand | *Glowing Maracite Wand | ||
*Frosty Maractite Bow | *Frosty Maractite Bow | ||
*Swift Maractite Boomerang | *Swift Maractite Boomerang | ||
*Finned Maractite Helm | *Finned Maractite Helm | ||
*Reinforced Maractite Shield | *Reinforced Maractite Shield | ||
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===Weapons of War Challengers=== | ===Weapons of 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 | ||
*Foot Soldiers Shield | *Foot Soldiers Shield | ||
*Foot Soldiers Sword | *Foot Soldiers Sword | ||
*Garins Stolen Dagger | *Garins Stolen Dagger | ||
*Maraquan Blade Masters Dagger | *Maraquan Blade Masters Dagger | ||
*Maraquan Chargers Helm | *Maraquan Chargers Helm | ||
*Maraquan Sergeants Spear | *Maraquan Sergeants Spear | ||
*Maraquan Shieldmaidens Blade | *Maraquan Shieldmaidens Blade | ||
*Maraquan Shieldmaidens Helm | *Maraquan Shieldmaidens Helm | ||
*Taleks Ornate Scimitar | *Taleks Ornate Scimitar | ||
===Weapons from Trading Cards=== | ===Weapons from Trading Cards=== | ||
The following maractite weapons are all | 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: | ||
*Maractite Trident (TCG) | *Maractite Trident (TCG) | ||
*Maractite Armour (TCG) | *Maractite Armour (TCG) | ||
*Maractite Axe (TCG) | *Maractite Axe (TCG) | ||
*Maractite Shield (TCG) | *Maractite Shield (TCG) | ||
*Maractite Sword (TCG) | *Maractite Sword (TCG) | ||
Revision as of 18:34, 21 September 2006
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.
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.
Naming Issues
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.
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.
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 trading cards.
Weapons from Maractite Marvels
The following Maractite-related weapons are sold at New Maraqua based armoury, in alphabetical order:
- Ornate Maractite Dagger
- Maractite Mace
- Maractite Battle Hammer
- Maractite Throwing Net
- Lightweight Maractite Spear
- Maractite Cord
- Swirling Seaweed Orb
- Maracite Shell Shield
- Glowing Maracite Wand
- Frosty Maractite Bow
- Swift Maractite Boomerang
- Finned Maractite Helm
- Reinforced Maractite Shield
Weapons as 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):
- Maractite Warriors Shield (1717)
- Maraquan Commanders Helm (863)
- Runed Maractite Bow (3050)
- Swift Maractite Darts (1153)
Weapons of 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:
- 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
Weapons from 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:
- Maractite Trident (TCG)
- Maractite Armour (TCG)
- Maractite Axe (TCG)
- Maractite Shield (TCG)
- Maractite Sword (TCG)
External Links
- Neopets TCG: Maractite Trident, Maractite Armour, Maractite Axe, Maractite Shield, Maractite Sword.