Üla Miasma

Deep within the hidden valleys and ravines of Iothea Isle lies a mysterious and lethal substance known as üla miasma. This toxic gas is a light purple haze that coils and twists through the air, exuding an eerie aura. When concentrated in certain areas, it transforms into a darker and more ominous shade of purple, warning all who venture close of its deadly potential.

The Killer in the Valley

The üla miasma severely threatens any creature that breathes it in without protection. Its toxic properties can cause severe respiratory and neurological effects, making it a formidable danger to colonizers and wildlife. The Iothea Rangers Guild , however, recognizes the potential of this dangerous substance and employs it judiciously for a different purpose.
With extensive knowledge and experience in handling the üla miasma, the skilled rangers of Secula Faru carefully collect the gas using specialized equipment and protective gear. Under controlled conditions, they gather the miasma to be processed and transformed into a potent liquid poison known as üla seti. This poisonous concoction is used to hunt and neutralize the island's giant monsters. Üla seti is carefully applied to the tips of weapons, such as arrows and blades, that, in small doses, can cause paralysis and, in more significant amounts, a slow and painful death.
Due to its toxic and hazardous nature, when a pocket of üla miasma is discovered, it is carefully monitored by the Iothea Rangers Guild. Only skilled and experienced rangers equipped with specialized gear may venture into these valleys and ravines to collect the gas. Clearing an area of the mist can take years of labor, but with their extensive knowledge of the miasma's locations and behavior allows the rangers to approach and handle the substance with the utmost caution, ensuring the safety of both themselves and the settlement of Secula Faru.

Properties

Physical & Chemical Properties

The most significant chemical property of the üla miasma is its extreme toxicity. It contains potent toxins and harmful compounds that can cause severe respiratory and neurological effects in living organisms exposed to it without proper protection. The vapor carries a hauntingly sweet and bitter aroma, described as a blend of enticing floral scents similar to the island's fauna with a faint hint of earth. Those who have breathed in the vapor have reported before dying that the miasma has a robust sour flavor.
When undisturbed, the üla miasma is a relatively stable, non-reactive, and non-flammable gas. However, its concentrated liquid form can become more dangerous and potent.

Geology & Geography

The Üla Miasma can be found in certain valleys and ravines scattered throughout the rainforests of Iothea Isle. These hidden and remote locations provide the ideal environment for the miasma to thrive and spread, creating pockets of its haunting presence within the lush and untamed wilderness.
The miasma concentrates in specific areas, often nestled between dense vegetation and natural formations that trap and retain the gas. The valleys and ravines act as natural containers for the Üla Miasma, allowing it to build up to more dangerous and potent levels in these confined spaces.

Odor

Floral

Taste

Sour

Color

Purple

Common State

Gas