Any smith worth their salt will have a vast amount of ores, ingots, rivets, rings, and plates at their disposal, although finding space to store it all can prove most bothersome. Some have even taken to employing retainers for the sole purpose of lugging their surplus junk around.

Used in level 20 crafting recipes.

Primarily used as a vital component in a children's toy whereby hair and a beard may be applied to a picture of a man's face by means of an ingenious magnetic wand. (For ages three and up.)

Used in level 20 crafting recipes.

Only a true skybuilder could look at a nondescript lump of grey, slightly metallic rock and say, “Yes, this is definitely grade 4 skybuilders' ore,” though it could be argued that this is because they are the ones who named it to begin with.

Used in level 40 crafting recipes.

“But Mother, can we not break the salt rock into smaller chunks to save us all from having to lick the same piece? It seems awfully unhygienic.”
“No, my sweet prince, that would not be proper. Now lick the rock and put it back on the table.”
─Typical Ishgardian mealtime conversation

Used in level 40 crafting recipes.

A popular choice for hourglasses as the speed at which the sand falls is directly affected by how much those in close proximity are enjoying themselves. With a mythrite sand hourglass, time really does fly when one is having fun.

Used in level 40 crafting recipes.

A naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, though many would argue that it is worth less than the sum of its parts. Those expecting it to possess some sort of lightning-aspected aetherial properties due to the name are sure to be disappointed, although that has not prevented several unscrupulous merchants from advertising it as such.

Used in level 60 and 70 crafting recipes.

Another in a seemingly endless list of powdered substances that are of vital importance to alchemists, goldsmiths, and the like, but mean─to quote the common vernacular─bugger all to everyone else. Luckily, laymen need only know how much it will fetch at market and whether or not one must face any life-endangering peril to obtain it.

Used in level 60 and 70 crafting recipes.

A number of stringent tests are performed to determine the grade assigned to spring water, including the measurement of time taken to evaporate when poured into a shallow dish and placed next to a hot pig.

Used in level 60 and 70 crafting recipes.

Each grain of gold sand was once a whole nugget that has been gradually eroded over many thousands of years, which is a rather extreme example of depreciating value.

Used in level 60 and 70 crafting recipes.

Due to being formed from compressed layers of sediment, ragstone may contain rare and precious fossils. The skybuilders, however, care not a jot about any of that and will happily use it to whet their blades and so forth, much to the woe of naturalists throughout Eorzea.

Used in level 60 and 70 crafting recipes.

“The ambassador's receptions are noted in society for their host's exquisite taste that captivates his guests. The tray of gold nuggets his butlers pass around, however, often leads to confusion and broken teeth when said guests mistake them for chocolate treats.”
─The Highs and Lows of Ishgardian High Society

Used in level 80 crafting recipes.

This particular variety of rock salt has proved so popular with Ishgardian diners, that many choose to forgo their meal altogether and spend the evening licking the communal salt rock instead.

Used in level 80 crafting recipes.

The advertising slogan, “Spring water never tasted so true,” has left many Ishgardians both impressed and baffled in equal measure. Merchants are hopeful that this will cause just the right amount of confusion to distract from the fact it is essentially identical to the grade 3 variety. And any other type of water, for that matter.

Used in level 80 crafting recipes.

When the skybuilders were quizzed as to exactly what type of mineral comprises this sand, the reply was, “That information is on a need-to-know basis.” One would assume that those mining the stuff would need to know what they are supposed to be looking for, but the skybuilders move─and think─in mysterious ways.

Used in level 80 crafting recipes.

Not only is this rock imbued with a spirit, but that spirit is feeling particularly blue. Perhaps being smashed repeatedly with a chisel will cheer it up.

Used in level 80 crafting recipes.

According to certain scholars, the islands of the Sea of Clouds are kept suspended in the air by large amounts of cloudstone. It is therefore advised not to mine too much of this valuable resource as it may cause the island to plummet from the sky.

Used in expert crafting recipes.

Spring water is said to result from a series of complex processes that unfold deep underground. But in a place like the Diadem, where the normal laws of nature appear to be ignored entirely, it is impossible to say exactly where this water comes from.

Used in expert crafting recipes.

Be sure to hold this the right way up or it could be mistaken for a stalactite.

Used in expert crafting recipes.

Similar─though rather less artisanal─sacks of silex are sold to the participants in Ul'dah's Coliseum. A well-aimed handful of the stuff can temporarily blind the opponent, though it is only a matter of time until these customers realize that the same is true of the sand that lines the arena floor, which is available for free.

Used in expert crafting recipes.

Shines with all the colors of the rainbow, and even a few extra, like luminous black and fluorescent beige.

Used in expert crafting recipes.

Each chunk of flarerock is capable of releasing enormous amounts of fire-aspected aether. Unfortunately, for that to occur, it must first be warmed for three days under a medium-sized duck, which limits its usefulness somewhat.

Can only be gathered during an umbral flare.

Used in expert crafting recipes.

Exactly like any other type of sand, apart from the fact it is bright purple and may or may not electrocute those who get too close.

Can only be gathered during umbral levin.

Used in expert crafting recipes.

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).

Not an actual item.
Skyward Points are received as part of Ishgardian Restoration from Flotpassant (for gathering) and Potkin (for crafting).