Ziridium is a mineral, that because of it's strange crystellin form, warps reality and holds a small bit of magic. Habnabits can absorb it through their skin, thus infusing them with the magical charge. After the mandriki (or whatever, the bug guys) raided the ziriium mines, humans discovered a few (this was while Ferazel was away fighting for justice). They realized the capabilities of the gems found in these mines, and began to procese them. They made magical marble-like tools called Materia. When Ferazel returned, he kicked their sorry butts, and reclaimed the mines for there rightful owners, the Habnabits. Now, the humans have forgotten all about Ferazel, Ziridium, Materia, and the whole thing.
-from "A Short History Of Ziridium", By Tom Servo
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Bubble, Bubble, toil and trouble...
(This message has been edited by Tom Servo (edited 02-08-2000).)