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The Vorpal Tribble 02-12-06, 11:42 PM	Thinking of introducing this into an arctic campaign of mine. Hows it look? -=-=-=-=-=- Firesoak Silk This exotic substance is a product of the wonderous firesoak moth. These moths are most often found within boreal forests, forming great nests within downed and rotting trees. Though covered in a thick brown fur and suited well to the outside temperatures, their eggs require warmth to properly hatch. They therefore spin extensive tunnels out of a sticky black substance they produce from their spittle. It quickly hardens into elastic threads. This unique thread absorbs heat with astounding efficiency. The body heat from the moths and the process of decomposition of the wood are trapped and a steady temperature is maintained within these nests. This silk, when woven into fabric, produces a material invaluable to those of cold locales. A simple curtain across a doorway is enough to keep the heat within a room, or a set of clothing of the stuff enough to fend off the chilliest temperatures. Firesoak moths are not very common however, and difficult to raise, so that the prices of the silk is high. The main drawback to firesoak is its incredible flammability. In temperatures that reach above 200 degrees, or brought near flame, the material combusts and quickly burns itself into ash. Firesoak silk costs 10 gp per square yard. -=-=-=- Firesoak Bodysuit A firesoak bodysuit comes complete with socks, gloves, and hood. It is treated as the equivalent of a cold weather outfit, except that it does little to block the chill of wind. Worn alone in windy locales it only grants a +2 bonus. If worn beneath other clothing or in calm areas it grants its full +5 bonus. This silk is so thin and flimsy that it may easily be worn underneath other apparel. If worn in conjunction with a cold weather outfit the bonuses stack. A firesoak suit costs 120 gp. It can be made with a successful DC 20 Craft (weaving) check with four days of steady work.
Nom 02-13-06, 02:35 AM	I assume the +2/+5 is a circumstance bonus to Fort saves vs cold weather (as per the cold weather outfit). The biggest problem I see is what happens the first time this thing is exposed to a fire-based attack.
The Vorpal Tribble 02-13-06, 11:07 AM	The biggest problem I see is what happens the first time this thing is exposed to a fire-based attack. Aye, there is that. Just the risk to getting super benefits against the cold.