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[[Image:Talek closeattack.gif|frame|Maractite is used extensively in Maraqua, particularly in weaponry crafts. ]]
[[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]] 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.
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.
 
==Name==
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 advantage. [[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 :


*Ornate Maractite Dagger
{|
*Maractite Mace
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*Decorative Maractite Sword
*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
*Maractite Throwing Net
*Maractite Throwing Shells
*Ornate Maractite Dagger
*[[Peophin]] Emblazoned Maractite Shield
*Peophin Maractite Helm
*Reinforced Maractite Shield
*Swift Maractite Boomerang
*Swift Maractite Boomerang
*Finned Maractite Helm
|}
*Reinforced Maractite Shield


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


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*[[Aisha]] - ''January 4, 2011''
*[[Aisha]] - ''4 January 2011''
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*[[Usul]] - ''November 24, 2010''
*[[Usul]] - ''24 November 2010''
|}
|}


==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''.


==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]


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