Custom fabrial designs with visual descriptions

[mike.the.monk]

I'm going to play as an artifabrian and was intrigued by one paragraph from the Handbook: "When crafting fabrials, you don’t need to worry about the details of which metals you use and how you craft them. However, you might like to enhance the stories you tell about your fabrials and how they function (or malfunction). If so, it’s good to know that each metal has a different effect on spren and fabrial functionality".

It got me thinking about how each fabrial might look.

So, I made a Claude Project to help me brainstorm. I loaded it with a description of each polestone (from the wiki), what each metal does in a fabrial (from the Handbook), and description of every known spren (from the wiki). Then, its instructions are that I describe the fabrial's effect and the AI gives me at least 5 spren that might be able to cause the effect, 5 polestones that could trap the spren to cause the effect, and which metals might be associated with it. 

From there, I choose which spren, gemstone(s), and metals I think that the best, and had the AI generates 10 possible designs for the fabrial. 

Vote on your favorites! And, feel free to use any of these designs.

Accelerator Fabrial Designs

I chose windspren since it's associated with movement (including when someone is using the Surge of Abrasion), zircon since it is associated with the essence of oil, pewter around the gemstone to enhance movement, and the main body of the fabrial is tin (reducing friction) and steel (repelling the ground).

1. Sleek wrist gauntlet made of polished steel bands interwoven with tin filigree. A pale teal zircon sits prominently on the back of the hand, held by delicate pewter claws that spiral around the gem like frozen wind currents. The windspren inside creates tiny swirling patterns of light when activated.

2. Twin ankle cuffs crafted from brushed tin with steel reinforcement rings. Each bears a clear zircon gemstone set in an ornate pewter mounting that resembles stylized gusts of wind. Thin steel cables connect the cuffs, and the trapped windspren cause faint ribbons of light to dance between them.

3. Compact belt buckle featuring a steel frame with tin inlay work depicting flowing air currents. The central zircon is a brilliant teal stone surrounded by pewter shaped like miniature vortexes. When pressed, the windspren creates visible air distortions around the wearer's feet.

4. Medallion pendant with a steel outer ring and tin inner disc etched with wind patterns. The zircon centerpiece is held by pewter tendrils that seem to move in an unfelt breeze. The windspren appears as shifting prismatic colors within the stone when the device is active.

5. Fingerless gloves made of flexible tin mesh reinforced with steel joints at the knuckles. Each palm contains a zircon set in pewter mountings shaped like small whirlwinds. The windspren create glowing trails that follow hand movements during activation.

6. Shin guard plates constructed from curved steel with tin detailing along the edges. The zircons are mounted in pewter settings that resemble wind-carved stone formations. The trapped windspren make the gems pulse with soft light that ripples down toward the feet.

7. Compact handheld device resembling a steel compass with tin construction. The zircon sits where the needle would be, surrounded by pewter filigree that spirals outward like wind currents on a weather map. The windspren creates a gentle humming when the stone is pressed.

8. Ornate chest brooch featuring interlocking steel and tin plates arranged like stylized feathers. The central zircon is cradled in pewter shaped like a miniature storm cloud, with the windspren creating occasional flashes of movement within the stone.

9. Sleek armband made of braided steel and tin wires that spiral around the arm. Multiple small zircons are set in pewter at intervals along the band, creating a cascade effect when activated.

10. Boot-mounted device with steel heel plates and tin side panels etched with aerodynamic patterns. Twin zircons sit in pewter housings shaped like wind scoops on each boot's outer edge. The windspren cause faint air currents to visibly swirl around the soles when active.

Armor Augmenter Fabrial Designs

I chose painspren due to its association with warform, trapped in a ruby surrounded by pewter since that is already associated with augmenter fabrials (which is the kind of fabrial a grandbow has), in a steel box (already associated with half shard and grandbow), with amethyst and topaz as secondary gems due to their association with Soulcasting metal and stone, which I took to mean enhancing durability.

1. Chest-Mounted Reinforcement Plate - A rectangular steel housing the size of a large book, permanently riveted to the center of a breastplate. The central ruby glows with trapped painspren like flickering orange hands pressed against the gem's facets. Smaller amethyst and topaz gems are set into pewter channels that spider-web across the steel surface. When activated, the entire device pulses with a warm, protective light.

2. Shoulder Pauldron Integration - Built directly into the pauldron's curved surface, this fabrial appears as a smooth steel dome with the ruby positioned at its apex like a crown jewel. Intricate pewter filigree spirals down from the central gem, incorporating the amethyst and topaz into the decorative pattern. The whole assembly follows the pauldron's contours so naturally it appears to have been forged as one piece.

3. Gauntlet Knuckle Guard - A compact steel knuckle guard that replaces or covers existing hand protection. The ruby sits prominently on the back of the hand, surrounded by four smaller gems - two amethyst, two topaz - arranged in a cross pattern. Pewter wire connects all gems in a delicate lattice that doesn't impede finger movement. The steel housing is contoured and articulated to move with the hand.

4. Belt-Mounted Control Unit - A steel box the size of a large belt pouch, designed to hang from a warrior's belt or weapon harness. The ruby sits in a crystal window on the front face for easy activation, while the secondary gems are arranged in pewter settings around the box's edges. Thin pewter cables extend from the unit to attachment points on the armor, creating a network that channels the enhancement throughout the wearer's protection.

5. Helm Crown Assembly - Integrated into a helmet's crown, this fabrial forms a regal crest of steel and pewter. The ruby is the centerpiece, flanked by the amethyst and topaz gems in a symmetrical arrangement. The pewter framework follows the helmet's ridges and contours, making the enhancement appear as natural ornamentation. When active, the gems cast a warm glow that frames the wearer's face.

6. Modular Armor Disc - A circular steel disc approximately six inches across, designed with universal mounting brackets that can attach to any flat armor surface. The ruby occupies the center, while the amethyst and topaz are positioned at cardinal points around the rim. Pewter tracery connects all elements in an elegant mandala pattern.

7. Integrated Chainmail Enhancement - Woven directly into a section of chainmail, this fabrial uses pewter links to replace iron ones in a specific pattern. The ruby is held in a small steel setting that appears to float within the mail, while the secondary gems are distributed throughout the pewter network at regular intervals. The enhancement spreads through the mail's structure, making the entire section glow faintly when activated.

8. Vambrace Communication Array - Built into a forearm guard, this fabrial extends along the vambrace's length like a technological bracer. The steel housing is sleek and angular, with the ruby positioned at the wrist for easy thumb activation. The amethyst and topaz gems are arranged in a line along the forearm, connected by pewter conduits that pulse with energy when the device is active. Small pewter tendrils extend to connect with other armor pieces.

9. Gorget Collar System - Incorporated into a neck guard, this fabrial wraps around the throat like protective jewelry. The steel base follows the gorget's curve, with the ruby positioned at the front where it's easily accessible. The secondary gems are embedded at regular intervals around the collar, connected by ornate pewter work that resembles decorative scrollwork. The design balances protection with an almost ceremonial appearance.

10. Modular Attachment Node - A cube-shaped steel housing small enough to fit in one's palm, designed with universal mounting points that can attach to armor via straps, magnets, or mechanical clasps. The ruby dominates one face of the cube, while each adjacent face contains either an amethyst or topaz. Pewter channels run along the cube's edges, and retractable pewter filaments can extend to touch and enhance nearby armor sections. This design prioritizes versatility and portability over integration.

Bindrial (Self) Fabrial Designs

Bindspren was the obvious choice because of its association with the Surge of Adhesion, and same with sapphire because of its association with the Windrunners. The gemstone is in a casing of zinc and brass to allow for control of intensity. The body is iron (attracts substances) with some bronze so that the fabrial can detect the user's thoughts, which is especially important since the user is not Slowed when climbing (unless you have the drawback that does cause you to be Slowed). 

1. Gauntlet Style - A sleek iron gauntlet that covers the back of the hand and extends halfway up the forearm. The brilliant blue sapphire sits in a brass-and-zinc medallion at the center of the palm, surrounded by intricate bronze filigree that pulses with faint light when detecting thoughts. Thin brass channels run along the fingers like veins, allowing precise control over which parts of the hand adhere to surfaces.

2. Belt Harness Design - An iron belt adorned with a large, glowing sapphire centerpiece encased in alternating rings of zinc and brass. Bronze wire threading creates geometric patterns across the belt's surface. When activated, tendrils of dark blue light (like the bindspren themselves) flow from the central gem down thin iron channels to smaller sapphire nodes positioned at the wrists and ankles, allowing full-body adhesion.

3. Bracer Pair - Matching iron bracers worn on both forearms, each featuring a sapphire set in an intricate brass-and-zinc housing that resembles a clockwork mechanism. Bronze contact points press against the user's skin, reading their intentions. The gems pulse with deeper blue light when climbing, and small iron studs along the inner surface glow when adhesion is active.

4. Climbing Gloves - Form-fitting iron mesh gloves with reinforced palms containing small sapphires in brass-and-zinc settings. Bronze threading runs through the fabric like circuitry, allowing the fabrial to sense which fingers need adhesion. The knuckles feature decorative brass plates that glow when the device is active, and the entire glove shimmers with a faint blue aura during use.

5. Harness Vest - A lightweight iron chest piece resembling climbing gear, with a large sapphire housed in an ornate brass-and-zinc chamber over the heart. Bronze wires spread across the vest like a nervous system, connecting to smaller iron contact points at the shoulders, elbows, knees, and feet. The central gem pulses in rhythm with the user's heartbeat, responding to their climbing intentions.

6. Boot Integration - Sturdy iron-soled boots with sapphires embedded in brass-and-zinc housings at the arch of each foot. Bronze sensors line the inner sole, reading the user's balance and intentions. When active, blue light traces along iron channels that run up the boot's sides, and the soles emit a soft sapphire glow that leaves brief, glowing footprints on surfaces.

7. Pendant Style - An elegant iron pendant hanging from a chain, featuring a large sapphire surrounded by concentric rings of brass and zinc in an intricate mandala pattern. Bronze touches at the back rest against the user's chest to read their thoughts. When activated, the pendant projects thin streams of blue light that flow down the user's arms and legs, enabling adhesion wherever needed.

8. Wrist Cuffs - Heavy iron cuffs worn on both wrists, each containing a sapphire set in a brass-and-zinc mechanism with visible gears and springs. Bronze contact strips on the inside monitor muscle tension and intent. The cuffs can extend thin iron cables tipped with smaller sapphires, allowing the user to adhere ropes or tools to their body while climbing.

9. Climbing Ring - A thick iron ring worn on the dominant hand, featuring a prominent sapphire held in place by brass-and-zinc claws that can rotate and adjust the gem's position. Bronze inlay spirals around the ring's band, creating a continuous connection with the user's skin. When active, the ring projects a field of blue energy that extends several inches from the hand, allowing adhesion through thin gloves or fabric.

10. Ceremonial Circlet - An iron circlet worn around the forehead, with a central sapphire housed in an elaborate brass-and-zinc sunburst design. Bronze temples pieces rest against the user's head to read their climbing intentions. This mental-control model allows for the most precise adhesion, creating blue glowing patterns that flow from the circlet down the user's entire body, adhering whatever body parts they focus on to any surface.

Bindrial (Area) Fabrial Designs

Almost identical to the above except no bronze for thought detection, and I wanted it to be able to be placed on the ground.

1. Grounding Disc - A flat, circular iron disc about the size of a dinner plate, with intricate geometric etchings radiating outward from the center. A brilliant sapphire sits in a raised brass and zinc housing at the center, glowing with soft blue light. Dark blue wisps seem to swirl within the gem like trapped ink clouds. The disc has three small iron legs that fold out to keep it stable when placed on uneven ground. A brass button sits flush with the edge of the disc.

2. Anchor Stone - A hexagonal iron weight roughly the size of a large book, designed to sit firmly on any surface. The sapphire is mounted in an ornate brass and zinc cage that rises from the top like a miniature lighthouse. When active, dark blue patterns that look like spilled ink pulse through the translucent gem. Brass control rings around the cage can be rotated to adjust intensity. The entire device has a sturdy handle on one side for easy transport.

3. Binding Plate - A rectangular iron platform with rounded corners, about the size of a shield when laid flat. The central sapphire is surrounded by concentric rings of alternating brass and zinc, creating a target-like pattern. When activated by pressing the gem itself, dark blue bindspren can be seen swirling inside like a tiny storm. Small iron spikes extend from the bottom to grip the ground, and brass corner caps protect the edges.

4. Tether Hub - A cylindrical iron device that stands upright like a small pillar when deployed. The sapphire sits protected within a brass and zinc crown at the top, its blue glow casting intricate shadows through the metalwork. The bindspren appear as dark blue streaks that seem to reach toward the edges of the gem as if trying to escape. A brass activation lever on the side can be pressed to engage the effect, and the iron base is weighted to prevent tipping.

5. Ground Clasp - Shaped like an oversized iron medallion, this fabrial is designed to lay flat against any surface. The sapphire is set within a brass and zinc bezel that can be twisted to control the binding intensity. Dark blue bindspren spiral within the gem like liquid shadows. Four small iron claws extend from the bottom to anchor it in place, while a raised brass activation button sits prominently on one edge.

6. Adhesion Engine - A compact iron box with brass corner reinforcements and a zinc-lined sapphire housing on top. The gem sits within a rotating brass gimbal system that allows for precise control of the binding field. Inside the crystal-clear sapphire, bindspren create mesmerizing patterns like dark blue ink dropped in water. The device has retractable iron stabilizer legs and a large brass button on the front face for activation.

7. Immobilizer Pad - A low, wide iron platform with a slight concave depression in the center where the sapphire rests. The gem is surrounded by alternating brass and zinc bands that create interference patterns when the light hits them. The trapped bindspren appear as constantly shifting dark blue blotches within the sapphire. Small brass dials around the perimeter allow for fine-tuning.

8. Binding Beacon - A conical iron device that tapers to a point, designed to be pushed into soft ground or placed on hard surfaces via a flat base. The sapphire crowns the top, held within an intricate brass and zinc framework that resembles a geometric flower. The bindspren create dark blue veins throughout the gem that pulse in rhythm with its glow. A brass pressure plate at the base activates the device when stepped on or pressed.

9. Tethering Orb - A spherical iron cage containing the sapphire at its center, with the gem suspended in a brass and zinc gimbal system. The bindspren appear as dark blue threads connecting different facets of the crystal, creating an internal web effect. When placed on the ground, three iron legs automatically extend to stabilize it. A brass key-like protrusion must be turned to activate the binding field.

10. Anchor Rune - A flat iron triangle with mystical engravings along each edge, designed to lay flush with the ground. The sapphire sits at the center in a raised brass and zinc setting that resembles a compass rose. Dark blue bindspren swirl in the gem like a miniature whirlpool, and their movement intensifies when the device is active. Brass studs at each corner can be pressed simultaneously to activate the immobilization field, while zinc inlays help channel and control the effect.

Compressor Fabrial Designs

I had a hard time coming up with a spren for this one, but settled on rockspren. Topaz was the obvious choice for gemstone (Stonewardens), set in zinc to increase the intensity of the spren. The body of the fabrial is pewter to enhance the rigidity effect. 

1. Stone-Heart Compressor - A palm-sized oval device with a smooth pewter body that feels surprisingly dense. The central topaz gleams like captured sunlight, held in an intricate zinc setting that resembles interlocking mountain peaks. When inactive, the topaz appears clear, but when charged with Stormlight, tiny motes of grey stone seem to swirl within like a miniature rockslide. The fabrial is activated by pressing the topaz directly, which causes the zinc setting to grow warm and the pewter body to emit a subtle metallic hum.

2. Stonemason's Vice - Shaped like a flattened cylinder, this fabrial's pewter body is etched with geometric patterns reminiscent of stonework masonry. The topaz sits proudly at the center, cut in an octagonal shape and surrounded by a zinc bezel carved to look like tiny stone blocks. When the trapped rockspren is active, faint cracks of light appear to run through the topaz like veins in marble. A small zinc button on the side activates the device, causing the entire fabrial to briefly flash with golden light.

3. Rigid Compass - This circular fabrial resembles an oversized pocket watch made of polished pewter with subtle hammer-marks across its surface. The topaz is mounted off-center, surrounded by a zinc ring inscribed with tiny runic patterns that seem to shift like settling stones when viewed closely. The rockspren within appears as dark specks that slowly orbit within the gem. Activation requires pressing both the topaz and a small pewter lever simultaneously.

4. Stonewarden's Clasp - A rectangular device designed to be worn as a large brooch or belt ornament, with a pewter frame that's both functional and decorative. The topaz is cut in a perfect square and set in a zinc mounting that resembles a miniature archway or bridge. When Stormlight flows through it, the rockspren manifests as tiny crystalline formations that grow and dissolve within the gem. The entire topaz acts as the activation surface, requiring firm pressure to engage.

5. Petrifier's Tool - This fabrial takes the form of a thick pewter rod, comfortable to grip, with the topaz embedded at one end like the head of a ceremonial mace. The zinc setting extends outward in spoke-like projections, giving the appearance of a starburst around the gem. The rockspren appears as shadows that dance and consolidate within the topaz when active. A thumb-operated zinc trigger near the grip activates the device.

6. Anchor Stone - A hexagonal pewter case with rounded edges, designed to fit comfortably in one hand. The topaz is mounted flush with the surface, surrounded by a zinc inlay that forms concentric hexagons echoing the fabrial's shape. When charged, the rockspren creates patterns within the topaz that look like sedimentary layers in stone. The entire top surface serves as the activation pad, lighting up with golden radiance when pressed.

7. Rigidity Engine - A complex-looking device with a pewter body featuring multiple small chambers and viewing windows. The primary topaz sits beneath a zinc dome that can be rotated to adjust the fabrial's intensity. Secondary tiny gems are visible through the windows, and the trapped rockspren appears to flow between them like liquid stone when active. A zinc slide-switch on the side controls activation, with multiple settings for different levels of rigidity.

8. Mountaineer's Friend - Designed like a mountaineering tool, this fabrial has an elongated pewter body with a textured grip and the topaz set into what appears to be a miniature pickaxe head made of zinc. The rockspren manifests as sharp, angular shadows that shift like falling scree within the gem. A pressure-sensitive zinc plate on the handle serves as the activation mechanism, requiring a firm squeeze to engage.

9. Geomancer's Seal - A flat, disc-shaped device with intricate pewter engravings covering its surface, depicting various types of stone and rock formations. The topaz is set dead center, held by a zinc setting that resembles a compass rose. When active, the rockspren appears as a slowly rotating mandala of tiny stone particles within the gem. The fabrial is activated by pressing the topaz while simultaneously rotating the outer pewter ring.

10. Bedrock Projector - This fabrial resembles a small pewter lantern or cage, with the topaz suspended in the center by delicate zinc wires. The pewter framework is perforated with small holes that allow light to shine through in patterns when activated. The rockspren is clearly visible as a slowly pulsing core of grey matter within the topaz, like the heart of a mountain. Activation requires grasping the entire device and applying pressure to two zinc contact points on opposite sides.

Cremrial Fabrial Designs

Obviously rockspren since it softens rock, and obviously topaz (Stonewards). The gemstone is set in tin since it diminishes attributes (reduces stone's hardness). Main body is brass to diminish the manifestation of the rockspren, with some bronze to allow the user's thoughts to channel the effect to the correct area.

1. Stonemason's Rod - A brass cylinder the length of a forearm, etched with geometric patterns resembling stone blocks. A brilliant orange topaz sits at one end, surrounded by a delicate tin setting that forms radiating lines like cracks in stone. Thin bronze wires spiral down the brass shaft, ending in a small bronze grip plate where the user places their palm.

2. Geologist's Compass - Shaped like an oversized brass compass, with the orange topaz replacing the traditional needle. The tin setting allows the gem to rotate freely within the brass housing. Bronze tracery forms a web across the brass face, converging at a central bronze button that activates the device.
3. Mason's Mallet - A ceremonial hammer design with a brass head containing the topaz in an ornate tin crown. The handle is wrapped in thin bronze wire that channels the user's intent. When activated, the orange gem pulses with trapped rockspren energy.
4. Architect's Lens - A brass magnifying glass frame holding the topaz like a lens, set in an intricate tin bezel. Bronze filigree decorates the brass handle, with a thumb-activated bronze switch. The device focuses the user's will through the gemstone to the target stone.
5. Quarry Master's Gauntlet - A brass bracer worn on the forearm, with the topaz prominently displayed in a tin socket at the wrist. Bronze channels run along the brass like veins, ending in small bronze contacts that touch the wearer's skin for mental connection.
6. Stone-Singer's Wand - An elegant brass wand with the topaz set in its bulbous tip, surrounded by a tin collar that resembles layered sediment. Delicate bronze inlays form musical staff lines along the brass shaft, symbolizing the harmony between user and stone.
7. Excavator's Orb - A brass sphere that opens like a flower, revealing the topaz nestled in tin petals at its center. Bronze mesh forms a protective cage around the gem, with small bronze nodes that warm to the user's touch when channeling intent.
8. Builder's Signet - Designed like an oversized brass signet ring meant to be held rather than worn. The topaz sits in a tin bezel shaped like a foundation stone, with bronze channels forming geometric patterns that guide the user's mental focus to the target area.
9. Sculptor's Stylus - A brass pen-like device with the topaz set in its tip within an adjustable tin collar. Bronze wire winds around the brass barrel in a double helix pattern, ending in a bronze activation band the user grips with their fingers.
10. Foundation-Breaker - A brass pyramid with the topaz embedded in its peak, held by a tin setting shaped like interlocking stones. Bronze plates form the base, designed to rest in the user's palm while their fingers trace bronze-inlaid channels that focus their intent through the device.

Cultivator Fabrial Designs

This one was easy: lifespren since they can be used along with Stormlight and music to make plants grow faster, and emerald since it's associated with the Essence of Pulp and used to Soulcast plant material. The gemstone is set in zinc to enhance the spren's effect, pewter as the main body to enhance growth, with some bronze to allow the user's thoughts to channel the effect to the correct area.

1. Gardener's Rod - A sleek pewter rod about the length of a forearm, topped with a brilliant emerald the size of a large marble set in an intricate zinc crown. Delicate bronze filigree spirals down the pewter shaft like climbing vines, terminating in a comfortable grip wrapped in leather. When activated, the emerald pulses with soft green light, and tiny motes of light—the trapped lifespren—can be seen dancing within the gem like fireflies.
2. Growth Gauntlet - A fingerless pewter glove that covers the back of the hand and forearm, with an oval emerald mounted prominently on the back of the hand within a zinc bezel. Bronze threading runs along the fingers and palm in patterns resembling leaf veins, allowing precise directional control. The wearer simply touches a plant and presses the emerald with their other hand to activate it. The bronze lines glow faintly when in use, showing the path of the user's intent.
3. Botanist's Orb - A sphere roughly the size of a large apple, crafted from polished pewter with bronze inlay work depicting intertwining branches and leaves. The emerald sits at the "north pole" of the sphere, surrounded by a zinc collar engraved with tiny symbols. The entire device can be held in one hand and pressed against soil or plant matter. When active, the bronze inlays pulse with verdant light, and the emerald blazes like a tiny green sun.
4. Cultivator's Staff - A walking staff-sized fabrial with a pewter core and bronze bands every few inches for grip and control. The top features a stylized tree design in pewter, with the emerald nestled in zinc "roots" that spread across the staff's head. The user can plant the staff in the ground or touch it to vegetation. Bronze touch-plates along the shaft allow for precise mental direction of the growth effect.
5. Sprouter's Disc - A flat, circular device the size of a dinner plate, made primarily of pewter with concentric bronze rings etched into its surface. The emerald sits at the center, held in a zinc mounting that resembles a blooming flower. The disc can be placed on the ground to affect a wider area or held against individual plants. Activation comes from pressing bronze studs around the rim while focusing on the central emerald.
6. Nature's Wand - An elegant wand-like device, tapering from a comfortable pewter grip to a delicate point. The emerald is set near the tip in a zinc cage that looks like unfurling fern fronds. Bronze wire is woven through the pewter body in a double helix pattern, ending in bronze contact points on the grip. The user points the wand at the desired area and squeezes the bronze contacts to channel their intent through the lifespren.
7. Verdant Bracer - A wide bracelet of pewter that wraps around the forearm, with the emerald prominently displayed on the top surface in an elaborate zinc setting shaped like a sunburst. Bronze tracery covers the bracer in patterns of spreading roots and branches. The wearer places their palm on the target area and presses the emerald with their opposite hand, using the bronze patterns to mentally guide where growth should occur.
8. Grove Keeper's Lens - A hand-held magnifying glass with a pewter frame and handle, but instead of regular glass, it features the emerald as its lens, held in a zinc mounting. Bronze etching around the rim helps focus the user's intentions. When looked through and activated, the emerald-lens glows softly, and whatever plant matter is viewed through it begins to grow rapidly. The bronze frame grows warm to the touch during use.
9. Harvest Master's Cube - A cube roughly four inches on each side, crafted from pewter with bronze corner reinforcements and edge details. Each face has different bronze patterns—leaves, flowers, branches, roots, bark, and fruit. The emerald sits proudly on the top face, surrounded by a zinc frame shaped like a crown of thorns. The user selects which face to place down based on what type of growth they want to encourage, then presses the emerald to activate.
10. Sylvan Pendant - A large pendant worn on a pewter chain, featuring an teardrop-shaped emerald set in flowing zinc that resembles liquid metal frozen mid-pour. The pewter backing is worked into the shape of overlapping leaves, while bronze inlay creates delicate vein patterns throughout. The wearer grasps the pendant and holds it against the target plant while concentrating on their desired outcome. The entire piece grows warm and the emerald's glow can be seen even through clothing.

Disruptor Fabrial Designs

Decayspren fit the best, as did ruby (Dustbringers, Essence of Spark). The gemstone is set in zinc and the main body is copper to conduct energy, channeling the destructive force to the target.

1. Decay Gauntlet - A fitted copper glove that covers the back of the hand and fingers, with intricate etchings that resemble spreading cracks. The central ruby, no larger than a thumbnail, sits embedded in a zinc disc on the back of the hand. When active, tiny barnacle-like shadows seem to crawl across the gem's surface. The fingertips are capped with small copper points for precise targeting. Activated by pressing the ruby with the opposite hand.
2. Erosion Rod - A copper baton about the length of a forearm, hollow and lightweight, with a textured grip wrapped in leather. The ruby is mounted at one end, surrounded by a zinc collar that can be twisted to adjust intensity. Barnacle-like patterns are etched into the copper surface, and when activated, a faint reddish glow emanates from hairline cracks that run along the rod's length. Press the ruby against the target to activate.
3. Decay Orb - A sphere of polished copper that fits comfortably in one hand, covered in raised barnacle-shaped bumps. The ruby sits at the "north pole" of the orb, held in a zinc setting that resembles a crown of tiny spikes. When not in use, it looks almost decorative, but activation causes the barnacle patterns to seem to shift and writhe. Activated by squeezing the orb while touching the target.
4. Corrosion Disc - A flat, circular copper device about the size of a dinner plate but thin enough to carry like a shield. The ruby is centrally mounted in an intricate zinc framework that spreads outward like a spider web. The disc's edge is lined with small copper teeth. When active, the web-like zinc tracery glows faintly, and the trapped decayspren causes tiny barnacle shadows to dance across the surface. Press the ruby while making contact with the target.
5. Entropy Bracer - A copper armband that wraps around the forearm, designed to look like overlapping barnacle shells. The ruby is set into the largest "shell" in a zinc bezel that's shaped like a miniature coral formation. Copper wires run beneath the surface, visible through small gaps between the shells. The bracer feels slightly warm when worn. Activated by pressing the ruby while the bracer touches the target.
6. Dissolution Stylus - An elegant copper pen-like device, about as thick as a thumb and twice as long. The ruby sits at the tip, held by a zinc ferrule decorated with tiny barnacle engravings. The copper body has a subtle hexagonal pattern etched into it, and the opposite end features a copper cap. When activated, the ruby pulses with inner fire, and microscopic barnacle-like shadows seem to scurry within the gem. Simply touch the ruby tip to the target and press gently.
7. Decay Medallion - A copper pendant on a sturdy chain, shaped like an abstract barnacle cluster. The central ruby is the largest element, set in a zinc mounting that resembles overlapping shells. Smaller copper "barnacles" surround it, each etched with fine detail. The back is smooth copper with activation instructions engraved in flowing script. Worn around the neck, activated by grasping the medallion and pressing it against the target.
8. Ruin Knuckles - A set of four copper rings, each designed to fit over the knuckles of one hand. Three rings feature small copper spikes shaped like barnacles, while the fourth (on the index finger) holds the ruby in a prominent zinc setting. The rings are connected by thin copper chains that run along the back of the hand. When all rings are worn, they form a unified weapon. Activated by making a fist and striking the target, with the ruby ring making contact first.
9. Entropy Wand - A copper rod with an ornate handle, about the length of a conductor's baton. The business end splits into three prongs, with the ruby set in zinc at the center point. The handle is wrapped with copper wire and features barnacle-like protrusions for better grip. Along the shaft, hairline seams in the copper glow faintly when the device is active. Point the prongs at the target and press a small copper stud on the handle to activate.
10. Corrosion Gauntlet - A partial copper glove covering just the palm and fingertips, with an open back for easy wearing. The ruby is set into the palm's center in a zinc socket surrounded by radiating copper channels that look like spreading cracks. Small copper studs resembling barnacles dot the fingertips. The device feels deceptively light despite its metal construction. Activated by making contact with the target and pressing the thumb against the ruby in the palm.

Drainer Fabrial Designs

Spren was hard to pick but I settled on exhaustionspren. Garnet is already used in suppression fabrials that can suppress Investiture, so I stayed with it. I picked tin (diminishes attributes or energy sources (ideal for draining effects)) and copper (conducts energy, could channel drained Investiture into the fabrial's storage)).

1. Siphon Gauntlet - A fingerless glove of burnished copper mesh with thin tin wiring woven throughout in spiral patterns. A blood-red garnet the size of a large marble sits prominently on the palm, held in place by delicate copper claws. When charged, brown wisps seem to swirl within the garnet like trapped dust storms. The wearer activates it by pressing the garnet against their target.
2. Vampiric Rod - A slender baton about the length of a forearm, crafted from alternating bands of polished tin and copper that spiral around each other. The handle ends in an ornate copper grip, while a faceted garnet crowns the opposite end, glowing with an inner crimson light. Hairline tin filaments connect the garnet to the metal bands. Activated by gripping the handle and touching the garnet end to the target.
3. Essence Chalice - A small, elegant goblet made of tin with copper inlay work depicting swirling wind patterns. The stem houses a deep red garnet that pulses with trapped exhaustionspren when charged. The cup itself can be pressed against spheres or touched to creatures. When not in use, it appears to be an ornate drinking vessel, but the garnet's glow betrays its true nature.
4. Draining Circlet - A thin headband of interwoven copper and tin wires that forms delicate geometric patterns. A teardrop-shaped garnet hangs at the center of the forehead, suspended by fine copper chains. The wearer activates it by pressing their hand to the garnet while touching their target with their other hand. When charged, the garnet seems to contain swirling brown motes like captured exhaustionspren.
5. Leech Medallion - A pocket watch-sized device with a tin case and copper mechanical details. The face features a large central garnet surrounded by smaller copper dials and tin switches. Delicate engravings show flowing lines that seem to draw toward the central stone. A copper chain allows it to be worn around the neck. Activated by opening the case and pressing the garnet against the target.
6. Hunger Lamp - A small lantern-like device with a tin frame and copper wire cage protecting the central garnet "flame." Instead of giving light, it seems to absorb it, with the garnet glowing deeper red as it charges. Copper filigree work around the base forms patterns resembling reaching hands. A small copper button on the handle activates the device when the lamp touches its target.
7. Bloodstone Bracer - A wide cuff bracelet made of hammered tin plates connected by copper hinges. The centerpiece is a large, oval garnet set in a copper bezel that covers most of the back of the hand when worn. Thin copper wires trace elegant patterns across the tin surface, all leading to the central stone. Activated by making a fist to press the garnet forward while touching the target.
8. Sapping Stylus - A writing instrument that doubles as a fabrial, with a body of marbled tin and copper that creates beautiful swirling patterns. The "ink" end houses a small, perfectly spherical garnet that glows with contained exhaustionspren. Copper bands around the grip provide activation pressure points. Used by pressing the garnet tip against the target while squeezing the grip.
9. Vitality Sash - A decorative belt or sash clasp made of interlocking tin and copper pieces that form an abstract geometric design. The centerpiece is a star-cut garnet that seems to contain swirling brown mist. Copper wires form the "rays" of the star pattern, while tin forms the geometric frame. Worn at the waist and activated by grasping the garnet center while the wearer touches their target.
10. Exhaustion Engine - A compact, mechanical-looking device resembling a small clockwork mechanism. Gears and springs of tin and copper are visible through crystal windows, all centered around a large garnet heart. The entire device fits in one hand, with copper finger grips and a tin activation lever. When operating, the gears seem to turn of their own accord, and the garnet pulses with captured brown energy like a mechanical heartbeat.

Liferial Fabrial Designs

Spren was easy: lifespren. The books already established the gemstones as heliodor and topaz, which I set in zinc to increase spren manifestation (amplifying healing). Pewter is the main body (augments attributes/energy sources (boosts healing power)), with some bronze to detect injuries.

1. Dual-Heart Healer - A palm-sized pewter disc with two gemstone "hearts" at its center - a warm golden heliodor and a honey-colored topaz, both nestled in delicate zinc filigree that spirals outward like tiny vines. Bronze sensors form a ring around the edge, appearing as small raised dots that pulse with a faint warmth when detecting injuries. Activated by pressing both gemstones simultaneously.

2. Physician's Rod - A pewter cylinder about the length of a dagger handle, with the heliodor set prominently at one end and the topaz embedded halfway down the shaft. Bronze wire wraps around the device in a double helix pattern, serving as injury sensors. The zinc settings appear as ornate crowns around each gemstone. A simple bronze button near the topaz activates the device.

3. Life Compass - Shaped like a compass, this pewter device has the heliodor at its center surrounded by zinc tracery resembling a sun. The topaz sits opposite on the rim, set in a zinc crescent moon. Bronze needles radiate from the center like compass points, each one an injury sensor. The entire heliodor setting can be pressed to activate.

4. Healing Gauntlet - A pewter bracer designed to fit over the forearm, with the heliodor prominently displayed on the back of the hand and the topaz positioned at the wrist. Both gems are surrounded by zinc settings shaped like blooming flowers. Bronze veins run throughout the pewter like leaf patterns, serving as the injury detection network. Activated by clenching the fist.

5. Verdant Medallion - A circular pewter pendant with an intricate tree design - the heliodor forms the "sun" above the tree while the topaz represents its roots below. Zinc branches connect the two stones in an elegant pattern. Bronze leaves scattered throughout the design serve as injury sensors, darkening when wounds are detected. The central heliodor acts as the activation button.

6. Twin-Stone Scepter - A short pewter rod with bulbous ends, each containing one of the polestones in elaborate zinc cages that resemble crystalline flowers. Bronze bands wrap around the handle at regular intervals, providing tactile injury feedback through temperature changes. The device is activated by rotating the heliodor end a quarter turn.

7. Healer's Lens - Resembling a jeweler's loupe, this pewter device has a large heliodor as the primary lens and a smaller topaz as a focusing element. Both are held in zinc mounts with delicate gear-work details. Bronze filaments web across the pewter frame like a spider's web, glowing softly when injuries are present. Activated by squeezing the pewter handle.

8. Life-Light Lantern - A miniature pewter lantern with the heliodor and topaz positioned as the "flames" within, surrounded by zinc flame-patterns. Bronze mesh panels on each side of the lantern serve as injury sensors, growing warm near wounds. The entire top of the lantern (encompassing both gems) can be pressed to activate the healing effect.

9. Grove Guardian - Shaped like a stylized tree branch, this curved pewter device has the heliodor nestled where a leaf would grow and the topaz positioned like a piece of fruit. Zinc wire forms delicate leaf patterns around each stone. Bronze bark texture covers the handle, with certain raised sections that tingle when detecting injuries. Activated by stroking the bronze bark in a specific pattern.

10. Twin-Flame Circlet - A simple pewter headband with the two polestones mounted like twin stars - the heliodor on the left temple, topaz on the right. Zinc settings radiate like coronas around each gem. Thin bronze wires follow the curve of the circlet, serving as injury sensors that create a slight humming when wounds are present. Activated by touching both gemstones at once.

Lightrial Fabrial Designs

Shockspren seemed to fit the best. Diamond was the obvious choice (Essence of Lucentia (Light)) and it's already used in light-producing fabrials. The gemstone is set in zinc to increase spren manifestation. Main body is pewter (augments energy sources) with bronze to control the targeting effect.

1. Shockbaton - A sleek pewter cylinder the size of a dagger hilt, with intricate bronze threading spiraling around its surface like metallic veins. The brilliant diamond sits prominently at one end, held in a zinc crown that resembles crystallized lightning. Thin bronze wires extend from the crown toward a pewter activation stud on the side.

2. Radiance Seal - An ornate pewter disk about the size of a large medallion, with bronze filigree forming concentric targeting circles across its face. The central diamond blazes with inner light, set in a raised zinc bezel shaped like radiating sunburst. The entire device pulses faintly with trapped energy.

3. Stormguard - A pewter gauntlet attachment shaped like an elongated teardrop, designed to rest along the forearm. Bronze conduits run along its length like exposed clockwork, culminating in a zinc-framed diamond that crowns the device. The gemstone can be pressed like a button to activate.

4. Dazzleorb - A compact pewter sphere with bronze geometric etchings covering its surface in maze-like patterns. The diamond floats seemingly within a zinc cage at the sphere's center, visible through carefully placed gaps. The entire device can be squeezed to trigger activation.

5. Conductor's Gleam - An elegant pewter rod resembling a conductor's baton, with bronze wire wrapped in precise coils along its length. The diamond rests at the tip within a zinc housing shaped like a miniature lantern. A bronze trigger mechanism near the handle controls activation.

6. Focusband - A pewter bracer designed to wrap around the wrist, with bronze targeting sensors embedded like small lenses across its surface. The diamond sits in a zinc setting that resembles a camera aperture, able to iris open and closed. The gemstone itself serves as the activation button.

7. Gleaming Eye - A pewter handheld device shaped like a stylized eye, with bronze details forming the "iris" patterns around the central zinc-framed diamond "pupil." The entire eye can be gripped and the diamond pressed to unleash the dazzling effect.

8. Stormheart - A pewter pendant worn on a bronze chain, crafted to look like a miniature storm cloud. The diamond sits within a zinc lightning bolt that pierces through the cloud's center. The pendant grows warm when activated by pressing the gemstone.

9. Precisionbeam - A pewter cylindrical device with bronze focusing rings that can rotate around its circumference for targeting precision. The diamond sits in a zinc mount at the business end, surrounded by small bronze apertures that help direct the light burst. A pewter trigger extends from the main body.

10. Shockbox - A pewter box small enough to fit in a palm, with bronze corner reinforcements and intricate targeting runes etched into its surface. The diamond sits flush with the top face in a zinc bezel, and the entire top plate can be pressed down to activate the device.

Painrial (combo of amplifying/numbing) Fabrial Designs

A bit easier because the books already gave us a description of the standard amplifying painrial and standard numbing painrial (ruby in brass), though I did deviate from them a bit. I chose painspren, of course, and stuck with ruby. It's set in brass (with tin body) for numbing mode, and set in zinc (with pewter knife blades) for amplification mode.

1. Scorpion's Embrace - A fist-sized device resembling a mechanical scorpion, with six articulated tin legs that curve inward to grip flesh. The central ruby pulses with trapped orange painspren like flickering embers. When in numbing mode, the brass housing around the gem dims its glow to a warm amber, while the tin body feels cool to the touch. A brass switch flips the device into amplification mode, causing the housing to shift to zinc-bright silver as three pewter stingers telescope out from the "tail," each adjustable from needle-prick to dagger-length.

2. Surgeon's Gauntlet - Crafted like an ornate brass knuckleduster that wraps around the forearm with five curved tin claws. The central ruby sits prominently on the knuckles, containing swirling painspren that look like trapped orange hands reaching outward. A rotating bezel around the gem switches between polished brass (numbing) and bright zinc (amplifying). In weapon mode, three pewter blades slide out between the knuckles with satisfying clicks, their lengths controlled by brass dials on the wrist mount.

3. Crimson Lotus - Designed as a blooming mechanical flower with eight petal-like tin appendages that close around a limb like a lotus bud. The ruby core blazes with painspren that writhe like tiny orange sinew. When set to numbing, the brass petals have an aged, tarnished look that seems to absorb light. Switching to zinc mode makes the device gleam like new silver, while three hidden pewter thorns emerge from the stem with adjustable extension controls hidden beneath decorative brass leaves.

4. Brass Scarab - Shaped like an oversized scarab beetle with a domed tin carapace and six jointed legs that lock around limbs with brass clasps. The ruby abdomen glows with restless painspren resembling orange beetles crawling inside the gem. The brass wing-cases can flip open to reveal zinc mechanisms underneath, transforming the peaceful numbing scarab into a weapon. Three pewter mandibles extend from the head section, their length controlled by rotating the brass horn-like protrusion above the ruby.

5. Mourning Star - A spherical tin core surrounded by eight curved brass spikes that bend inward to grip flesh, resembling a medieval morning star. The ruby sits at the apex, flickering with painspren that pulse like a heartbeat of orange light. A brass ring around the gem's setting rotates to switch modes—when turned, zinc elements slide up through grooves in the tin, brightening the device. Three of the spikes are actually retractable pewter blades that can extend up to four different lengths via small brass adjustment wheels.

6. Alchemist's Vice - Built like an elegant brass and tin vise that opens on hinges to clamp around appendages. The ruby pressure point glows with swirling painspren resembling orange liquid mercury. Brass thumbscrews tighten the device in numbing mode, their duller finish seeming to soak up the gem's radiance. Flipping a brass lever transforms key components to zinc, making them gleam while three pewter spikes emerge from the lower jaw, adjustable via delicate gear mechanisms visible through brass fretwork.

7. Spider's Bite - Designed as a mechanical spider with a tin body and eight segmented legs that wrap and lock with brass joints. The ruby thorax pulses with painspren that skitter like orange spiders inside the gem. When numbing, the brass chelicerae (fangs) remain retracted and dull. Activating amplification mode causes zinc components to slide forward, brightening the device as three pewter fangs extend from the head section with four distinct length settings controlled by rotating the brass cephalothorax.

8. Brass Orchid - An artistic piece resembling a corsage or brooch, with flowing tin petals that curve around to embrace flesh. The ruby center burns with graceful painspren that dance like orange flower petals in the wind. The brass stem and setting create a warm, muted glow in numbing mode. A hidden catch releases zinc elements that transform the elegant orchid into something predatory, with three pewter thorns sliding out from the stem like deadly pistils, their extension controlled by pressing sequential brass buds.

9. Clockwork Crab - A mechanical crustacean with a tin shell and six brass pincers that close around limbs with satisfying clicks. The ruby carapace glows with restless painspren that move like trapped orange crabs. Brass gears visible through crystal windows operate the numbing function with methodical precision. A brass key-wind mechanism switches the device to zinc mode, causing previously hidden gears to engage and three pewter claws to emerge from the underside, each adjustable through a system of visible brass clockwork.

10. Physician's Paradox - Resembling a medical instrument crossed with jewelry, featuring a tin base with curved brass arms that embrace like a supportive brace. The central ruby contains painspren that flow like orange blood through crystalline veins. In numbing mode, the brass components have a healing, therapeutic appearance with soft edges. Switching to zinc transforms the device into something surgical and menacing, as three pewter scalpels emerge from hidden sheaths, their cutting lengths precisely adjustable via brass micrometers etched with measurement marks.

Projectile Fabrial Designs

This one is going to depend on the propulsion mechanism, and I went with air/compressed gas rather than heat, explosion, or magnetic. Thus, I picked sapphire (air) and smokestone (compressed gas), each with a windspren, set in zinc for increasing spren manifestation intensity. Main body is iron for repelling projectiles and pewter for amplifying the launching force.

1. Storm Launcher - A sleek, rifle-like device with a pewter barrel reinforced by iron bands. The sapphire sits prominently in a zinc housing at the rear breach, glowing with soft blue light as windspren ribbon around it. The smokestone is mounted in a secondary zinc chamber along the barrel's underside, its grey translucency swirling with trapped windspren. Delicate pewter filigree connects both gemstones to an iron trigger mechanism. The weapon has an elegant curve like a crescent moon.

2. Twin-Heart Projector - Designed like an oversized crossbow pistol, this fabrial features two prominent gemstone chambers. The sapphire gleams in a zinc-lined socket at the weapon's center, while the smokestone rests in a parallel zinc housing. Both stones pulse in alternating rhythm as their windspren create visible air currents. The iron frame is reinforced with pewter supports that branch like lightning, converging at a trigger formed from polished iron. A pewter sight runs along the top.

3. Gale Cannon - This compact, cannon-like device has a wide iron barrel tapering to a narrow muzzle. The sapphire is set into a rotating zinc chamber at the breach, allowing it to be spun for activation. Below it, the smokestone sits in a stationary zinc mount with pewter cooling fins. Iron bands wrap around the weapon for grip, while pewter inlays channel energy between the gemstones. The trigger is a simple zinc button that activates both stones simultaneously.

4. Zephyr Caster - Resembling an ornate hand-held telescope, this device extends when armed. The sapphire is housed in the main zinc body, visible through crystal windows, while the smokestone sits in an extendable pewter-and-iron chamber. When collapsed, it's pocket-sized; when extended, it forms a proper aiming device. Intricate pewter etchings spiral around the iron barrel, and the activation requires pressing both gemstones in sequence while extended.

5. Dual Storm Rod - A staff-like weapon meant to be held with both hands, about three feet long. The sapphire crowns the tip in a zinc cage surrounded by iron prongs, while the smokestone sits in a zinc chamber at the weapon's balance point. Pewter wire spirals down the iron shaft, connecting both gemstones to a pressure-sensitive pewter grip. When squeezed, both windspren activate simultaneously, launching projectiles from the crown end with tremendous force.

6. Breath Thrower - This weapon resembles a mechanical gauntlet worn on the forearm. The sapphire is set into the zinc backplate, while the smokestone sits in a zinc chamber along the forearm guard. Iron fingers extend forward as the barrel, reinforced with pewter joints. The wielder aims by pointing, and activates by pressing their thumb against the sapphire while making a fist. Pewter tracery along the iron fingers glows when charged.

7. Wind Weaver - Designed like an elegant scepter with a flared, trumpet-like end, this device balances artistry with function. Both gemstones sit side by side in ornate zinc settings at the weapon's midpoint - the sapphire in a star-shaped housing, the smokestone in a cloud-like mount. The iron shaft is wrapped with pewter bands, and the flared end serves as both muzzle and focusing chamber. A delicate trigger mechanism is hidden within the pewter grip wrapping.

8. Pressure Pike - A spear-like weapon with a hollow iron shaft and pewter spearhead that opens to reveal the barrel. The sapphire is mounted in a zinc collar just behind the spearhead, while the smokestone sits in a zinc chamber at the weapon's center of gravity. Pewter supports run the length of the iron shaft, and the weapon can be used as both a melee weapon and ranged projector. Activation requires twisting the zinc collar while pressing the smokestone.

9. Vortex Wand - A compact wand-like device with an iron core wrapped in pewter wire. The sapphire sits at the tip in a zinc crown that can rotate freely, while the smokestone is housed in a zinc chamber that slides along grooves in the handle. The wielder aims by pointing and adjusts power by sliding the smokestone position. Both stones glow brighter as they're moved closer together, and activation requires pressing a hidden pewter stud while the gemstones align.

10. Gust Gauntlets - A pair of matching devices worn as bracers, designed to work together. Each bracer has one gemstone - left arm bears the sapphire in a zinc mount, right arm the smokestone in its own zinc housing. Iron plates protect the forearms while pewter channels connect to finger-mounted triggers. The wielder aims by bringing both arms together and pressing triggers simultaneously, creating a focused projectile launch from the space between their hands where the two windspren effects converge.

Edited September 13, 2025 by mike.the.monk
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Accelerator

 

Armor augmenter

 

Bindrial (area)

 

Bindrial (self)

 

Compressor

 

Cremrial

 

Cultivator

 

Disruptor

 

Drainer

 

Liferial

 

Lightrial

 

Painrial

 

Projectile

Edited September 14, 2025 by mike.the.monk