Oil

"Now June, one thing you have to learn about, is oil. We use it to keep warm, and to light up in our houses in the night. The government uses it to build roads. But the most important thing it does is uphold a relationship. Atra would have left Arburg decades ago-"
"Can a town do that, dad?" June asked with wide eyes.
"No ones ever done it, but the inhabitants of Atra tried.They tried, alright. Anyway, where was I? Ah yes, the oil kept them in country. They use it to trade with Asmye and Elfaria, and we have even traded with a few Atrians before. They are the only ones in the land with access to oil, and they have somehow developped an extremely efficient way of extractinf it. No one knows how they do it exactly, but we do know that it damn well works.
They signed a pact with the King to signify that as long as their trade relations stayed active, they would not leave. You see, he had threatened to cut off all trade to and from Atra of they left, and that made them pause.
Oil holds a part of our monarchy together. Don't ever forget that."
June nodded vigorously, her eyes still wide.

Properties

Geology & Geography

The only place in Arburg where oil is found is in Atra , which is in the desert, near the Mountains.

History & Usage

Discovery

It was discovered by the Atrians around ca. 90. They began to trade it almost immediately after its discovery.

Everyday use

Lighting lamps for heat and light, making roads. It is also exported to foreign lands through Asmye. It is refined to make candles, chemicals, waxes, lubricants, gas for cooking.

Cultural Significance and Usage

It relates to the Atrian culture, which is a very vague and foreign culture to the majority of Arburgians.

Refinement

It has been found to be of the most use when refined in some way. Blast furnaces can only be found in Asmye (Port) and Eflaria. Of course, it is rumoured that Atra has oil refineries, too.

Common State

Liquid

Related Locations

• Atra