>>6323117A host of resources has been accumulated and catalogued by the Mount Ao sect, from their dealings with the venerable sectmaster's troublemaking disciple and his followers of Thornshade.
>Sablewood (Defense)A crude plant, reminiscent of Tsss. Many took to wearing it on shawls, to deter vital-point strikes.
>Thorides (Culture)A crude beast, also reminiscent of Tsss. But in its crudeness, a raw aura of primal might oozed. Thus it became popular to clade oneself in its spiky pelts.
>Salt (Health)A valuable addition to the sun-drying practice, which allowed for longer preservation of foods, even in damper caves. It also gave the sect their first experience with flavor. An intriguing concept. They must have more.
>Thaumites (Health)The hares of the mountain were no more a challenge for the lizard-striding disciples, and thus the Thaumites provided a much needed challenge and source of entertainment in games of tag.
>Syrconite (Health)The badges of Jold were a sign of perfection of the Diamond Fist, as fist carved out the prodigiously sturdy metal. But soon, those of softer but no lesser dedication had their own mark of status. Syrconite would rust when exposed to the elements, and thus those who bore badges of it gleaming and blue demonstrated their prowess in Qi-sheathing.
Many of course took to acquiring vast quantities so as to fake their ability, but over enough time, their coffers would run dry, or their guard would slip, the lie would spread, and the mockery that befell them deterred future attempts.
