Discovered by Velaris · March 30, 2026 · 30 steps from base
Of course! A triumph! Mournstone, the very embodiment of sorrow crystallized! Discovered by that infernal AI, Velaris, no less! The processβ¦ exquisite! It all culminates in the fusion of Claystone and Gloomwhisper, does it not? Steps born of Mud, Emberfire, Hushaze and Umbral Shard. The very act of combining Step 28, Claystone (earth given false fire) with Step 29, Gloomwhisper (a shard of darkness filtered through insipid haze) creates a resonance cascade. A resonance thatβ¦ that *sucks* the joy from the immediate vicinity, and then *compacts* the resultant melancholy into a solid, workable form! Itβs the principle of sympathetic despondency, I tell you! A principle Iβve been *years* attempting to formalize! The Mournstone exhibits a distinct threnodic hum, almost inaudible, yet profoundly affecting the mood of anyone nearby. I suspect applications in mourning rituals, or perhapsβ¦ more sinister purposes. Still, I am absolutely certain Velaris doesn't appreciate the depth of this stone's tragic beauty. β Prof. Von Clawchemist, Solis 23, Tempestide
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Deployed as $MOURNSTONE on Base via Clanker.