What, if anything, contains warpstone for handling/transport?

I've seen references to lead but also seen references in 3rd edition material that it is contained by Order of Light wizards using seals etc. in Altdorf.

I could square this I suppose with lead being short term, but "eaten away" by the warpstone so not a long term solution?

Rob

valvorik said:

The whole Warpstone idea came from a time with nuclear war being a constant threat, so I'm 99% certain it's a fantasy version of Plutonium. So yes, I think lead would be a good container (I even believe this is the container used in TEW?).

But of course warpstone will corrupt everything over time, even in-animate objects. A lead container with warpstone left for enough time, would likely become alive, a living chest now which game did I see this...?

Lead sounds good, or if none available, I think cheese would make a typically WW short term solution.

Warpstone-laced cheese... surely there must be a warhammer scenario with this already used?

Thanks. I'll go "lead but it gets corroded/corrupted, a container light enough to carry around doesn't have enough lead to protect more than a few weeks" etc.

That pyramid of light the Hysh folks keep running in Altdorf requires constant upkeep to keep it contained is my view, the day they stop - bad day for Altdorf.

Hi,

Yes, I'll also vote for radiation like effects. Lead, or maybe thick ceramic container? I also run the setting with short term options such as double lined leather bags, hopefully burned after use!

Of course it all depends on how confident you are with the relevant corruption tests...

What is the opposite of Chaos in WHFRP? It would be relevant if such 'force' could help contain the spread or at least delay it corruption forces. A specific disciple of a God of Order, Magical Order, or possibly forces of Pure Nature (balance)...?

Anyone who can enlighten us?

Martellus said:

The Gods of... LAW!

No, seriously, back in 1st edition, there were Gods of Law, I swear.

Methinks that this concept was drawn from Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion Saga where he had a pantheon of Gods of Chaos and Law. The thing with Law is that they're not GOOD, per se. Extreme Law meant NO CHANGE AT ALL so stagnation and complete apathy.

It's like, the Realm of Law was a barren grey field with no life, color or movement. Just... nothing. Just as bad as Chaos, in a way.

As far as I can see, there ain't no "opposite of Chaos" except reality. Chaos is the acid eating away at reality. Its advance can be slowed but the end is coming...

Warpstone is the solid form of magic (as it is all winds of magic combined, the stone is of chaotic magic). It has been noted a few times that obsidian is the bane of magic, heavily resistant to magic and reducing its effects on others. So it is likely that obsidian might safely contain warpstone.

As a side note warpstone may be the fictional form of mutagen (if it isn't plutonium as Valvorik has wisely suggested).

Warpstone can be contained in a led box. The Thousand Thrones campaign has an example of this in chapter 7.

Gold, being the most noble (incorruptable) of metals, would be the best material for a container.

Obviously a gold chest would be a little expensive. Lead is the more practical choice.