[quote]”Wherever did you find one of those?” asked the student.

The professor smiled. “I was able to contract a Northern Chadi trader to find one. It cost quite a fair price, but it is genuine blackglass from the Kerran crafters. The village is no longer, from what I understand, so these specimens are priceless.”

“May I try it?” queried the curious student.

“I’m afraid not. I’m not sure I trust myself with it. They are so fragile.” [/quote]