Dreamstone
Dreamstone is a rare, radioactive mineral found within the depths of Kazad-Khrom. It is a crystallized manifestation of psychic energy, intrinsically linked to the dreaming presence of the entity known as The Sleeper.
Properties
Dreamstone emits a unique form of radiation that carries a faint, metallic sweetness. This energy exerts a corrupting influence on local reality, causing hallucinations, perception distortions, and localized gravity anomalies. Its radiation can destabilize magical containment fields, and physical fracturing of the material releases concentrated psychic bursts.
Role in Containment
The ancient dwarves of Kazad-Khrom monitored Dreamstone radiation levels as a key metric for the integrity of the mountain's containment systems. They developed a method of forging specialized Adamantine plates at The Cold Forge to create permanent seals over Dreamstone fissures. These Dream-Mirror Plates function by reflecting the stone's own energy back upon itself, thereby nullifying the leak.
Discovery and Harvesting
A significant natural deposit, known as a Resonance Seam, was discovered in the outer ring of the Giant foundation level. Research revealed that Dreamstone is not a passive mineral but part of the containment architecture itself. Successful harvesting requires a symbiotic approach using harmonic resonance, as forceful extraction risks catastrophic containment failure.