Mirigliano glass is a type of glass made by the skilled craftsmen of the Tilean city-state of Miragliano. So skilled are the glassblowers in Miragliano that poisoned liquids poured in one of these glasses causes it to shatter due to the impurity of the toxic substance.[1a]
This exquisite glass made from quartz pebbles stands out for its clarity and purity of color. Many temples request colored panes for their stained-glass windows.[2a]
In Miragliano the art of mirror-making is seen as a semi-mystical act, and some glassmakers treat their creations with an almost religious reverence. Only the most privileged can afford to own one of these sublime mirrors.[2a]
One glassmaker renowned for her skill is Ilaria Acutis, a woman who left Miragliano under a cloud. She became obsessed with creating the perfect mirrored surface, always striving for greater clarity in the glass and more flawless silvering on the reverse. She began to experiment with exotic additions to the quartz, which led to her securing a small quantity of warpstone stolen from Skavenblight. The resulting mirror was unparalleled in its reflective qualities, but the images it revealed to the viewer were altered to reflect their soul more than their physical appearance.[2a]
Rumours of her perfect mirror spread through Miraglianese society, until the prince, Borgio the Besieger himself, inquired whether he might buy it. Acutis was reluctant, but the ruler insisted. When the prince saw how the mirror reflected him, he ordered her death and she fled to Altdorf. The mirror was later stolen by a curious Skaven warlock-engineer, who recognized its power. The warlock-engineer now seeks the maker to enslave her and command her to use her crafts to forge a great mirror as a weapon.[2a]
Trivia[]
Miragliano glass is based on the real world's Venetian glass (Vetro di Murano).