Mana

Mana is a precious natural resource that can be found in varying types and amounts across all of Ardrim. It is used extensively in all manufacturing and experimentation related to magic, and is also used as an ingredient in Runepowder.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Mana is a highly viscous substance that comes in a variety of different types.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Cool to the touch regardless of what temperature it is. Acidity is unknown. Non-Flammable. Arcane.

Compounds

Cubrian Steel, Lestheyr, Mana Crystals

Geology & Geography

It is found wherever there are Ley Lines. This is not restricted to any particular area, as they are currently believed to span the entire world.

Origin & Source

Mana is a raw material found underground flowing throughout the world in a fashion similar to underground rivers.

Life & Expiration

Mana, once removed from a Ley Line, naturally decays into a toxin known as Bakyde. Once decayed, there is no known way for it to be reversed back into mana. This decay generally takes two lunar cycles of Celsana, although different varieties of mana occasionally have slightly different decay times

History & Usage

History

It was originally discovered and used the Korraalimthir dwarves, who would go on to found the nation of Korraalin in the area where they discovered it. They had found a shallow Ley Line that rested unusually close to the surface, and they stumbled upon it while digging out a shelter. However, it remained a well-kept secret among the Korraalimthir, for they used it to craft incredibly powerful weapons and items. The dwarves who crafted items with it became known as Runesmiths, renowned for their incredible craftsmanship of magically potent items.
Only 12 years ago, the rest of the world discovered it. It was originally found during an archaeological expedition to the Shattered Coast where they believed an ancient yuan-ti temple to Zehir may lie. They ended up discovering a tunnel that led to a large subterranean cavern. Upon digging farther down from the interior of this cavern, they discovered a Ley Line, and with it, mana.
From that point on, mana has been gathered, sold, refined, and experimented with constantly.

Discovery

It was discovered by Cubrannis Drim, a famous half-elven explorer and scientist.

Everyday use

None

Cultural Significance and Usage

Culturally significant to the nomads of the Einalla people of the Yaldorran Steppes. It is used in the Alcaraca Ei'rommant, a cultural pseudo-religious ritual involving lunar worship.
Culturally significant to the dwarvish Rhunalla people, who first discovered and have been using it long before the rest of the world.

Industrial Use

Advanced potion making, arcane propellant production (such as Runepowder), and arcanotechnological devices and research

Refinement

It can be used in its raw state, but it when refined it becomes a material known as Numen.

Manufacturing & Products

Cubrian Steel, Leythesal, Mana Crystals, advanced magical items, advanced potions

Byproducts & Sideproducts

Byproducts of mana include wild magic surges (in certain cases). Sideproducts of mana include arcanotechnology.

Hazards

Emits arcane radiation, which is not as dangerous as normal radiation, but in certain circumstances it can have undesirable side effects.

Environmental Impact

If disposed of improperly, can cause varied unnatural environmental side effects. These include mutations, changes in ecological stability, increase or decrease in growing rate of nearby plants, or (in some cases) death of the plants exposed to it.

Reusability & Recycling

Not reusable

Distribution

Trade & Market

It is an exotic compound and not widely available.

Storage

For long term preservation and storage, it requires pressurized anti-magic lead containers. For short term storage within its expiration length, tinted glass tubes and bottles are generally used.

Law & Regulation

It is illegal in most countries to buy it without an Exotic Materials License.

Type

Elemental / Molecular

Value

Highly valuable

Rarity

Uncommon to Rare

Odor

None

Taste

Brimstone (sulfur)

Color

Light Blue / Wine Red / Pale Yellow / Dark Orange / Royal Purple

Boiling / Condensation Point

203º Celsius

Melting / Freezing Point

-91º Celsius

Common State

Bose-Einstein Condensate

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• Firearms