Halaydrium

Overview

Halaydrium is a highly toxic lighter-than-air gas found in insolated deposits on Marus. Doctor Vincent Haladrus is credited with the discovery of this wonderous gas and the foundation of the entire field of Aeronautics in the Realm of Seas. Common legend says that two hundred and fifty years ago he came across a sweet smelling crag while prospecting remote islands in the Lily Forest that erupted into a pomegranate-scented gaseous geyser. After nearly dying from exposure to the sweet-smelling gas, and surviving near-suffocation caused by displaced air, he took numerous samples for study before an erant spark turned the geyser into violet flames. Taking what he could Dr. Haladrius brough his discovery back to his mobile sea-platform and learned of the material's many properties before taking his discovery to the world. Today the successful scientist, philanthropist, and inventor operates a massive commercial enterprise harvesting Haladrium and other materials for Dirigible construction. Alongside a laboratory devoted to Aeronautic study and innovation by several deep-pocketed investors.

Don't forget your training lads and keep your masks close! Watch your seals and, by the gods, if you smell pomegranates you better sound off before we all suffocate! We'll be harvesting enough Haladrium today to refill the lifting bladders on three Dirigibles, stay sharp and none of you should end up dead!

— Hadon Company Foreman, Employee Orientation

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Odor

Pomegranates

Taste

Sweet

Color

Colorless

Common State

Gaseous

Production

Haladrium's production on Marus is a violently guarded secret. Yet rumors will tell you that the gas is harvested from islands and causes them to slip beneath the waves. Some even whisper that the Balao hoard Haladrium to keep their sky islands aloft like an Aviator's Society Dirigible.