Myrk Extract

This black substance is an arcane horror in the wrong hands

"The Myrk Plant of Emer has been known by alchemists to contain volatile amounts of arcane energy. The plant is utilized in a variety of ways such as Alchemist Fire, Everburning Torches, Fire Resistance Potions, Explosives (of various magnitude), etc. The Myrk Plant must be distilled first to accomplish most of these tasks. Though the pods from the plant can be thrown and then ignited to unleash an explosive blast that isn't as effective. The distillation process allows the effects to last for much longer and is said to exceed pine pitch in its volatility." ~Excerpts of the All-Seeing

Properties

Material Characteristics

Myrk Extract is a stretchy amorphous black substance that is akin to pine pitch in its appearance. The only difference is that it has an arcane signature when analyzed.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Myrk extract is an arcane phenomenon that causes spells to be amplified. It can be utilized to cause a firebolt to create a massive explosion or for a simple ray of frost to transform into a raging snowstorm. Scholars know it as an Arcane catalyst

Compounds

Typically alchemists utilize bat guano, sulfur, and myrk extract to create a very explosive compound once known to the locals as nojoch k'áak'o'. Scholars know it simply as Everburn.

Geology & Geography

Myrk plants grow near the fetid swamps and slow-running creeks of Emer. Though the dangers of harvesting these plants have dissuaded many a brave adventurer. The pods of these plants are then brought to alchemists to be refined.

Origin & Source

Myrk Extract comes from the myrk plant. The myrk plant is a large black bush that grows large pods, not unlike tomatoes in appearance. These blackened pods contain the plant's seeds and the black viscous substance used for Myrk Extract.

Life & Expiration

Myrk Extract must be contained within glass bottles or magically enhanced leather. If the substance touches the air it will react violently to anything nearby resulting in all manners of devastation. It can last for centuries if it has not been released into the air.

Odor

Sweet, Earthy

Taste

Bitter

Color

Black

Boiling / Condensation Point

90 C (Can react differently based on substance)

Melting / Freezing Point

10 C (Can react differently based on substance)

Density

1.01

Common State

liquid