61-420: Deltora Quest may refer to: Deltora Quest (book series) , collectively, three series of children's fantasy books by Emily Rodda, as well as the companion books to the series Deltora Quest (Deltora Quest 1) , the original eight-book series Deltora Shadowlands (Deltora Quest 2) , the second series (three books) Dragons of Deltora (Deltora Quest 3) ,
122-483: A large component of mining operations, is drawn away from neighboring communities to create a lack of water. Tailings leftover from the mining process can leach contaminants into nearby water systems and can contaminate the drinking water of local communities. Some ways humans can be impacted by gem mining is through danger in mines and inadequate compensation. Accidents such as collapsing mines and machinery malfunctioning can put human life in danger. Those working in
183-548: A live action version of the story (either film or television) being made at some point in the future, but she intends to wait until she gets an offer that "is genuinely admiring of the books as they are". There is also a manga adaptation by Makoto Niwano , serialised in Bom Bom Comics and published by Kodansha . In 2011 Rodda announced in an interview on Girl.com.au as part of the Australian Council of
244-755: A more recent gem, weighed 22,892.5 carats (4,578.50 g). Large, vivid blue topaz specimens from the St. Anns mine in Zimbabwe were found in the late 1980s. Colorless and light-blue varieties of topaz are found in Precambrian granite in Mason County, Texas within the Llano Uplift . There is no commercial mining of topaz in that area. It is possible to synthesize topaz. Large-scale topaz mining typically uses open pit and underground mining to extract
305-526: A sparkling table facet surrounded by dead-looking crown facets or a ring of sparkling crown facets with a dull well-like table. It also takes an exceptionally fine polish, and can sometimes be distinguished from citrine by its slippery feel alone (quartz cannot be polished to this level of smoothness). Another method of distinguishing topaz from quartz is by placing the unset stone in a solution of bromoform or methylene iodide . Quartz will invariably float in these solutions, whereas topaz will sink. Topaz
366-425: A tendency to break along such a cleavage plane if struck with sufficient force. Topaz has a relatively low index of refraction for a gemstone, and so stones with large facets or tables do not sparkle as readily as stones cut from minerals with higher refractive indices, though quality colorless topaz sparkles and shows more "life" than similarly cut quartz. When given a typical "brilliant" cut, topaz may either show
427-458: A threat of landslides . The pollution produced by mining can impact the environment around it and damage its health. Deforestation undergone to create the mine, along with the machinery used during the mining process, adds greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere. Deforestation also removes habitats and biodiversity from a large area of natural space. These disruptions to the ecosystem can be challenging to wildlife and local populations. Water, also
488-402: Is 16, approximately the same age as Lief. She is described as having black/brown hair which frames her brown, elfish face and emerald green eyes. When she was first introduced she wore the tattered remains of the uniforms of Grey Guards . She is often described as impatient and lonely, but with a good heart. In the beginning of the series, Jasmine is a wild orphan girl who lives a solitary life in
549-414: Is a part of the second rank of gemstones, or semiprecious stones, accompanying aquamarine , morganite , and tourmaline . The first rank of gemstones, or precious stones, includes ruby , sapphire , diamond , and emerald . Orange topaz, also known as precious topaz, is the birthstone for the month of November, the symbol of friendship, and the state gemstone of the U.S. state of Utah . Blue topaz
610-481: Is a skilled swordsman and often makes grim jokes about being stuck with two young hot-heads (Lief and Jasmine). During the series, Barda competes in a contest in which he describes his special skill as strength. He helps Lief and Jasmine along the quest and is always stronghearted, never gives up hope and is rather a gentle giant. At the end of the third series Barda finds love and happiness with Lindal of Broome, whom he marries and together they have six children. Jasmine
671-467: Is also present, particularly in the third series. The final books explore the nature of despair. Accolades awarded to Deltora Quest: Rodda has said there has been some interest in adapting the Deltora series into a film but she refused to let any adaptation change the story. There is also a Nintendo DS real-time RPG confirmed with all three characters. A 65-episode Deltora Quest anime series of
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#1732790300301732-531: Is commonly associated with silicic igneous rocks of the granite and rhyolite type. It typically crystallizes in granitic pegmatites or in vapor cavities in rhyolite lava flows including those at Topaz Mountain in western Utah and Chivinar in South America. It can be found with fluorite and cassiterite in various areas including the Ural and Ilmensky mountains of Russia, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka,
793-634: Is considerably heavier than citrine (about 25% per volume) and this difference in weight can be used to distinguish two stones of equal volume. Also, if the volume of a given stone can be determined, its weight if it were topaz can be established and then checked with a sensitive scale. Likewise, glass stones are also much lighter than equally sized topaz. A variety of impurities and treatments may make topaz wine red, pale gray, reddish-orange, pale green, or pink (rare), and opaque to translucent/transparent. The pink and red varieties come from chromium replacing aluminium in its crystalline structure. Imperial topaz
854-450: Is diagnostic for this mineral. The 2V optical angle in topaz can range from 48° to 69.5°. Low fluorine content yields a smaller angle and high fluorine content yields a larger angle. Topaz in its natural state is colorless, often with a greyish cast. It also occurs as a golden brown to yellow color which makes it sometimes confused with citrine , a less valuable gemstone. The specific gravity of all shades of topaz, however, means that it
915-404: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Deltora Quest (book series) Deltora Quest is the collective title for three distinct series of children's fantasy books, written by Australian author Emily Rodda . It follows the adventures of three companions as they journey across the fictitious land of Deltora, endeavouring to recover
976-587: Is heat treated and irradiated to produce a more desired darker blue. Mystic topaz is a colorless topaz that has been artificially coated via a vapor deposition process giving it a rainbow effect on its surface. Although very hard, topaz must be treated with greater care than some other minerals of similar hardness (such as corundum ) because of a weakness of atomic bonding of the stone's molecules along one or another axial plane (whereas diamonds, for example, are composed of carbon atoms bonded to each other with equal strength along all of its planes). This gives topaz
1037-399: Is heated to a temperature of 500 °C, put under a pressure of 4000 bars, and left for 9 days. To care for a topaz gemstone, it is best to avoid ultrasonic cleaners or steam as this could produce small fractures within the crystal. Warm water with soap is the best way to wash it. To choose an ethically sourced topaz gemstone, it is recommended to search for a stone that the seller knows
1098-607: Is illustrated by Marc McBride. The series consists of fifteen books: the first eight comprise the Deltora Quest series, the next three comprise the Deltora Shadowlands series (also known as Deltora Quest 2 , Deltora II or Deltora 2 ) and the final four comprise the Dragons of Deltora series (also known as Deltora Quest 3 , Deltora III or Deltora 3 ). There are also six other official bonus books to
1159-460: Is one of the hardest naturally occurring minerals and has a relatively low index of refraction . It has the orthorhombic crystal system and a dipyramidial crystal class . It occurs in many places in the world. Some of the most popular places where topaz is sourced are Brazil and Russia. Topaz is often mined in open pit or alluvial settings. The word "topaz" is usually believed to be derived (via Old French : Topace and Latin : Topazius) from
1220-473: Is the state gemstone of the US state of Texas . The 4th wedding anniversary gem is blue topaz and the 23rd is imperial topaz. Synthetic topaz can be produced using a method that includes the thermal hydrolysis of SiO 2 and AlF 3 . When these compounds are heated to temperatures of 750° to 850 °C topaz is formed. Another method uses a combination of amorphous Al 2 O 3 , Na 2 SiF 6 , and water which
1281-456: Is to find the seven gems of the fabled Belt of Deltora: the topaz , the ruby , the opal , the lapis lazuli , the emerald , the amethyst , and the diamond . The gems each have a special power and are hidden in dangerous locations around Deltora. The three friends must face numerous perils to reach them. Once the Belt is complete and the proper descendant of the first King of Deltora, Adin, wears
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#17327903003011342-439: Is unjust or incorrect she explains her view without any fear of the consequences. She believes in equal rights and fairness. However, she cannot understand people who will not fight for themselves. As a result of her forest upbringing Jasmine knows how to defend herself, is more agile than most people and can balance on things very easily. She is also used to getting her own way, which sometimes causes conflict with her companions. In
1403-403: Is used as a gemstone in jewelry and other adornments. Common topaz in its natural state is colorless, though trace element impurities can make it pale blue or golden brown to yellow-orange. Topaz is often treated with heat or radiation to make it a deep blue, reddish-orange, pale green, pink, or purple. Topaz is a nesosilicate mineral , and more specifically, an aluminosilicate mineral. It
1464-424: Is used to make jewelry or other adornments. Lower quality topaz is commonly used as an abrasive material due to its hardness and it is used to produce refractory materials for high temperature environments. Topaz can be used as a flux in steel production. Using topaz as a refectory material does have some health and environmental concerns due to the production of fluorine as a byproduct of calcining topaz. Topaz
1525-484: Is very courageous and extremely trustworthy. A few times he considers giving up the quest, but the thought of his friends or allies suffering always helps him to continue. The second series sees the characters questioning their trust of one another as they plot to save the slaves in the Shadowlands. In the third series, Lief and friends once more quest around Deltora, awakening the ancient dragons which help him destroy
1586-457: Is yellow, pink (rare, if natural), or pink-orange. Brazilian imperial topaz can often have a bright yellow to deep golden brown hue, sometimes even violet. Many brown or pale topazes are treated to make them bright yellow, gold, pink, or violet colored. Some imperial topaz stones can fade from exposure to sunlight for an extended period of time. Naturally occurring blue topaz is quite rare. Typically, colorless, gray, or pale yellow and blue material
1647-642: The Deltora Quest series. It contains tales of the isle of Dorne, bridging the gap between the Three Doors trilogy and Deltora Quest . The book was offered for free as part of the Australian Council of the Arts Get Reading! Program. The tales of Dorne were later included in a 2013 paperback re-release of Tales of Deltora . Other books include How to Draw Deltora Monsters and The Ultimate Deltora Quiz Book . The former book, which details
1708-560: The Greek Τοπάζιος (Topázios) or Τοπάζιον (Topázion), from Τοπαζος. This is the ancient name of St. John's Island in the Red Sea which was difficult to find and from which a yellow stone (now believed to be chrysolite : yellowish olivine ) was mined in ancient times. The name topaz was first applied to the mineral now known by that name in 1737. Ancient Sri Lanka ( Tamraparni ) exported topazes to Greece and ancient Egypt, which led to
1769-523: The Septuagint translation topazi[os] , which referred to a yellow stone that was not topaz, but probably chrysolite ( chrysoberyl or peridot ), topaz is likely not meant here. An English superstition also held that topaz cured lunacy . The ancient Romans believed that topaz provided protection from danger while traveling. During the Middle Ages, it was believed that attaching the topaz to
1830-693: The 2011 Australian Council of the Arts Get Reading! Program Emily Rodda announced that she had sold the movie rights of the Deltora Quest series to a "prominent Hollywood production company." In May 2015, a new series of books by Emily Rodda set in the world of Deltora was announced by Scholastic, Star of Deltora , and the first installment, Shadows of the Master , was released in August 2015. The first series of Deltora Quest follows
1891-460: The Arts Get Reading! Program that she had sold the film rights to a "prominent Hollywood production company" and that she hopes it will be what her fans hope. The status of the project is currently unknown; however it is stated on her website that "There are no plans for a feature film at the moment." Topaz Topaz is a silicate mineral made of aluminum and fluorine with the chemical formula Al 2 Si O 4 ( F , OH ) 2 . It
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1952-734: The Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Pakistan, Italy, Sweden, Japan, Brazil, Mexico; Flinders Island , Australia; Nigeria and the United States. Topaz was found around the time of the 1700s in a pegmatite formation within the central Urals Mountains in Russia. Brazil is one of the largest producers of topaz, some clear topaz crystals from Brazilian pegmatites can reach boulder size and weigh hundreds of pounds. The Topaz of Aurangzeb , observed by Jean Baptiste Tavernier weighed 157.75 carats (31.550 g). The American Golden Topaz ,
2013-822: The East is hidden in Dragon's Nest. The Sister of the North is hidden at Shadowgate and the Sister of the West is on the Isle of the Dead. The Sister of the South is hidden in the city of Del, which happens to be the hometown of Lief. However, after Lief, Barda and Jasmine defeat the last Sister, Lief realises that in the exact middle of Deltora, a huge bubble made of poisonous grey liquid is rising from
2074-541: The Sisters of the North, South, East, and West. In the eighth book, it is told that Lief's hair is dark. It is implied in Isle of the Dead that he is at least eighteen. During the second series, Lief and Jasmine's romantic feelings for each other become more pronounced, and at the end of the third series they get married and have three children, a daughter named Anna (after Jasmine's mother) and twin sons called Jarred (after Jasmine's father) and Endon (after Lief's father). At
2135-462: The beginning of the series Barda appears to be a poor beggar living on the streets of Del. He escaped the palace the day the Shadow Lord attacked and his mother, the nursemaid Min, died, becoming a beggar because he knew he would be the next target the enemy would try to kill. He is revealed to be an ex-palace guard who assumes the role of protector to Lief, much to both his and Lief's dismay. He
2196-531: The beginning of the series she had no understanding of money. In The Forests of Silence , when Jasmine touches the topaz (which has power to contact to the spirit world), she sees her mother there, who tells Jasmine to join the quest with Lief and Barda to save Deltora. She shows romantic interest in Lief, even though they do not always see eye to eye. She has a very short temper, resulting in many people describing her as "wild". A recurring political idea expressed in
2257-623: The belt, the evil tyranny of the Shadow Lord will be forced back to the Shadowlands. The books in this series are The Forests of Silence , The Lake of Tears , City of the Rats , The Shifting Sands , Dread Mountain , The Maze of the Beast , The Valley of the Lost , and Return to Del . In Deltora Quest 2 , Lief, Barda, and Jasmine go on a quest below the land of Deltora, and travel through strange societies underground. They were formed by
2318-452: The dangerous Forests of Silence with her pets: Kree, a raven, and Filli, a small, grey, furry creature. She meets Lief and Barda when the pair get trapped in the forests by the Wenn . Jasmine understands the language of trees and many other animals. She is independent, like Lief, though she displays far less tact. She is also unafraid of standing up for what she believes in; if she feels something
2379-666: The drawing of Deltoran monsters, was primarily authored by illustrator Marc McBride. At the Melbourne Writer's Festival, Rodda announced that the lands in Rowan of Rin are set in the same world as Deltora, to its east. In the back of the paperback version of the Star of Deltora books (starting with Shadows of the Master) there is also an author's note that states that Rowan of Rin , The Three Doors , and Deltora Quest are set in
2440-512: The etymologically related names of the island by Alexander Polyhistor ( Topazius ) and the early Egyptians ( Topapwene ) – "land of the Topaz". Pliny said that Topazos is a legendary island in the Red Sea and the mineral "topaz" was first mined there. Alternatively, the word topaz may be related to the Sanskrit word तपस् "tapas", meaning "heat" or "fire". Nicols, the author of one of
2501-508: The first eight books began its broadcast season in Japan on 6 January 2007. Rodda said she chose this option because she and her children "love Japanese anime and want any adaptation of Deltora to be cool". The series was produced at Oriental Light and Magic and directed by Mitsuru Hongo . At least one noticeable alteration has been made in the studio's adaptation: Lief's hair colour has been changed from black to blond. Rodda has not ruled out
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2562-584: The first systematic treatises on minerals and gemstones, dedicated two chapters to the topic in 1652. In the Middle Ages , the name topaz was used to refer to any yellow gemstone, but in modern times it denotes only the silicate described above. Many English translations of the Bible , including the King James Version , mention topaz. However, because these translations as topaz all derive from
2623-533: The gem and treating it to achieve the desired color. Mining for topaz can cause some environmental concerns mostly associated with larger-scale operations. The introduction of a large open pit mine into an environment leads to modification of the land around it to make it accessible to workers. After use of such mines is over, they are often refilled with loose sediments left over from the mining process. These loose sediments can be washed away to other areas, cutting off water features, destroying farmland, and creating
2684-457: The gem. The waste material is discarded using large machines to transport it away while the valuable ore is washed and sorted to recover the topaz gems. In smaller-scale mines, dry sieving is used in alluvial environments by shoveling the material into sieves to separate the gems from unwanted dust and debris. The topaz can then be selected by hand from the remaining material. Mined topaz is then sent to be processed for use in jewelry by polishing
2745-508: The journeys of Lief, the son of a humble blacksmith [in disguise], who, on his sixteenth birthday, sets out to fulfill his father's quest to restore the Belt of Deltora. Joining Lief is an ex-palace guard named Barda. Along the way they meet Jasmine: a wild girl from the Forests of Silence, who has long, brown hair and green eyes. She can speak to trees and has two pets: a raven named Kree and a small, grey, furry creature called Filli. Their quest
2806-405: The land of Deltora came to be, including the origin of the seven gems and the Shadow Lord. It includes tales that make up some of the legends, evolution of secrets, and 20 new illustrations by Marc McBride. The book is "written" by Josef, who in the Deltora Quest 2 and Deltora Quest 3 series is the palace librarian of the city Del. The book was published by Scholastic Press in 2006. A new version
2867-463: The land. Together with Barda and Jasmine and all the dragons, he must defeat it. The books are named after the Sisters' locations: Dragon's Nest , Shadowgate , Isle of the Dead , and The Sister of the South . In addition to the books which tell the story, the Deltora series includes a number of companion books (also authored by Emily Rodda): Tales of Deltora : This book tells of how
2928-484: The land. With only a part of a torn map left by Doran the Dragonlover , they set out to find these Sisters and destroy them. Each Sister must be destroyed with the aid of a dragon . When each Sister and the Sister's guardian are destroyed, another fragment of the map is found. Eventually they discover that the Sisters are hidden in the four most eastern, northern, western and southern corners of Deltora. The Sister of
2989-431: The left arm protected the owner from any curse and warded off the evil eye . It was also believed that wearing topaz increased body heat, which would enable people to relieve a cold or fever. In Europe during the Middle Ages, topaz was believed to enhance mental powers. In India, people believed topaz granted beauty, intelligence, and longevity when worn over the heart. Topaz is a gemstone . In cut and polished form, it
3050-412: The origin of. If the seller cannot produce information about the locality and mine that the topaz was collected from, it is likely that it was collected unethically. Topaz is an accessory mineral to felsic igneous, sedimentary, and hydrothermally altered rocks. The crystal structure of topaz alternates between sheets of (F, OH) 2 O and O along (010) with Al occupying the octahedral sites and Si in
3111-448: The same world. Barda describes Lief as "a young hot-head" who spends his time roaming the streets and both tempting and dodging trouble. On his 16th birthday he leaves Del on a magical and dangerous quest to find the magical gems missing from the Belt of Deltora and the heir destined to wear it. Lief is tempted in many ways and by the end of the first series he has grown not only in bravery and strength, but also in wisdom and patience. Lief
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#17327903003013172-415: The series is that a leader who does not understand ordinary people is doomed to failure. Another political concept focuses on the disastrous results of leaders who ignore history. The first and second series explore the idea of "united we stand, divided we fall". Stories also occasionally explore the concept of gambling, and its relationship with trickery. A heavy emphasis on the importance of the natural world
3233-539: The series: The Deltora Book of Monsters , Tales of Deltora , The Authorised Ultimate Deltora Quiz Book , How to Draw Deltora Monsters , How to Draw Deltora Dragons and Other Creatures , and Secrets of Deltora . An anime adaptation of the series aired on Japanese television from 6 January 2007 to 29 March 2008. An anime adaptation also aired in Australia for a short time. A Nintendo DS game for Deltora Quest has also been made in Japan. In an interview as part of
3294-407: The seven gems stolen from the magical Belt of Deltora and defeat allies of the evil Shadow Lord. The series was first published in Australia in 2000 and has since been published in more than 30 countries. The series has sold over 18 million copies worldwide, including over 2 million in Australia. It is published by Scholastic in Australia and the United States. In most countries, the series
3355-406: The tetrahedral sites. Fluorine can be substituted by hydroxide in topaz by up to 30 mol.% in nature and hydroxide-dominating topaz can be made in laboratories but has not been found in nature. On occasion, cavities can be found within topaz and they are filled with a liquid called brewsterlinite. Brewsterlinite was discovered by David Brewster upon heating a sample of topaz. After heating,
3416-570: The third and final series (four books) Deltora Quest (anime) , Japanese anime series based on Rodda's book series Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Deltora Quest . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deltora_Quest&oldid=1238549944 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
3477-543: The thousands of Deltoran slaves to escape. The books are Cavern of the Fear , The Isle of Illusion , and The Shadowlands . In Deltora Quest 3 the three companions once again must save Deltora, this time from the Four Sisters , evil creations of the Shadow Lord. These four Sisters sing their songs of death across Deltora, poisoning the land and gradually causing Deltora's crops to wither, resulting in famine across
3538-550: The three tribes of the former inhabitants of the Shadowlands, which was long ago a beautiful land called Pirra, which the Shadow Lord repressed by preventing the magic of the Pirran Pipe from protecting the land. The three adventurers convince each tribe to lend them their pieces of the Pipe, before Lief, Barda and Jasmine travel into the Shadowlands itself to use the Pipe to hold off the Shadow Lord and his evil power long enough for
3599-563: The topaz lost mass, and through examination Brewster concluded Topaz was formed in a wet environment creating these liquid-filled cavities. This liquid is a hydrocarbon with a refractive index of 1·13. Topaz's crystal habit takes many forms. It can display a range of slender and long crystals to bulky and short. There can also be variation in the terminations displaying blunt, pyramidal, chisel, or wedge-shaped terminations. The perfect cleavage {001} in topaz breaks no Si-O bonds within its structure and only breaks Al-O and Al-F bonds. This cleavage
3660-508: The world of Deltora, from the original Deltora Quest to Dragons of Deltora . The book includes the beasts throughout history and significant landmarks, such as Reeah from the City of the Rats. The book is also "written" by Josef, the palace librarian in King Lief and King Alton's time. The Land of Dragons : Although it does not have the word "Deltora" in the title, this book is related to
3721-447: Was published in 2013 which included three extra stories of the isle of Dorne, bridging the gap between the Three Doors trilogy and the Deltora Quest series by expanding on the history of Dorne as well as the Shadow Lord. Secrets of Deltora : This book was "written" by Doran the Dragonlover as a travel guide for Deltora. The Deltora Book of Monsters : This book goes through all the monsters and other deadly things that exist in
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