N.E.A.L.

From demon-binding agate to immortal zircon, the Geologist’s Primer is rooted in scientific geology, ancient folklore, legends, myths, and old-school alchemy. This fully-illustrated (and thoroughly-researched!) guide provides information on 100 minerals, metals, mineraloids, and crystals, along with their properties…

N.E.A.L. Book Code: PT970.GEO.GP.971

About the book:

The Geologist’s Primer, a system-agnostic illustrated guide to real-world crystals, minerals, and metals. Inspired by 19th-century field guides and the millennia of folklore, myths, and legends, it brings a wealth of easily-accessible, organized information straight to your gaming table. From demon-binding agate to immortal zircon, the Geologist’s Primer is rooted in scientific geology, ancient folklore, legends, myths, and old-school alchemy. This fully-illustrated (and thoroughly-researched!) guide provides information on 100 minerals, metals, mineraloids, and crystals, along with their properties in both fantasy and modern settings! Each entry in the Geologist’s Primer provides basic geological information, notes on where to find and how to extract these materials, along with their industrial, decorative, magical, and sometimes even culinary properties. Each entry also includes a short, handy description. Great for both players and game masters alike!

• A guide to real-world magical metals, rocks, and minerals.
• A mix of mythology, folklore, crystal magic, occult, and science.
• A fully illustrated, thoroughly researched resource for writers and world-builders.
• An all-in-one book for miners, collectors, alchemists, and magicians—perfect as an in-world item and applicable in all fantasy (and most modern) settings.
• A system-agnostic toolkit for game masters everywhere, complete with tips on including gems in your campaigns and creating new, exciting gemstones.

Author Info:

Anna Urbanek: Writer, graphic designer, witch. I write books on magic and natural sciences. Trying to live slow and sustainably in Tampere, Finland.