Damallal- Pulchra Ink

Pulchra ink is a rare and extremely expensive calligraphers ink. Valued for its lightfastness, deep blue-black color, and fluorescence under ultraviolet light, Pulchra ink, colloquially referred to as Damallal by Del, or Nightblood, flows easily, does not feather on most paper or vellum, and is most frequently used in personal documents of great significance to both sender and receiver.

Properties

Origin & Source

Pulchra ink sacs, located at the base of the skull.

History & Usage

Cultural Significance and Usage

Historically, pulchra used their ink for religious documentation. In the present day, inks imported from Delkhii have mostly overtaken this use, and Damallal is now relegated to the most personal, yet significant missives.

Type

Organic

Rarity

Extremely rare

Color

deep blue black

Common State

Liquid, thick, curdled, and coagulated (unusable) if taken from a deceased pulchra.

Related Species

• Pulchra