Serpent’s Woe

Serpant's Woe is a composite material used as a kerosene alterative. It was created after The Reign of Fire destroyed nearly all sources of oil. With the overabundance of dragons, it was only natural that this material was created.

Serpent's Woe is a combination of charred wood, dragon saliva, and dragon blood. This concoction is highly flamable, and can be used as a clean burning source of light. Mass quantities can be used to fuel forges for blacksmiths.

Physical Description

Serpent's Woe is typicaly a sticky, dark red liquid, though the source used to make it can change its color. Some dragons have greed or blue blood, so Serpent's Woe made with their blood could end up making if dark blue or green.

The flame of Serpent's Woe is a very bright orange. When burning mass quantities, the flame can get so hot, it becomes almost white. The typical flames are hot enough to melt metal, making Serpent's Woe a useful fuel to blacksmiths.

Creation

Serpent's Woe is created using charred wood, dragon saliva, and dragon blood. It is 2 parts charred wood to 1 parts dragon saliva to 4 parts dragon blood.

First, the wood is cut until it is nothing but a fine powder. This powder is then burned, but not completely. The remaining powder is what is used to create the Serpent's Woe.

Next, the dragon is slain or trapped. Most methods kill the dragon though there are some that keep the dragon alive. The methods that keep dragons alive to make Serpent's Woe is considered unethical. The blood from the dragon is taken. Hunters can get 4 gallons of blood per medium sized dragons, or 1/4 gallon from smaller dragons. Large dragons are too difficult to kill and transport, so they are not used for Serpent's Woe. Saliva can be collected from the dead dragon, though most hunters just use tamed or trapped dragons for saliva instead. Saliva is easier to obtain, but difficult to keep.

History & Usage

Everyday use

As Serpent's Woe is highly flammable, it is most commonly used as fuel in lamps and to start fires. It is usually used where ever kerosene used to be used. Large enough quantities of the fuel can burn hot enough to melt metal. In smaller quantities, it can be used to light small rooms. Although caution should be kept, it can leave extreme burns on curious children.

Hazards

When burned, the material produces a thin, black smoke similar to candles. This smoke is not dangerous in small amounts, or in rooms with decent venthilation, however, in larger quantities it is toxic. It is recomended to wear full body coverings when around large amounts of burn Serpent's Woe.-

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