Firewood

Properties

Material Characteristics

Firewood is a hard, rough material that splinters easily. As its name suggests, it is made of wood. Logs are cut into smaller, more managable pieces that can stack neatly on each other. A typical piece of firewood has two cut sides, showing the inside of the log, and a rounded natural side, still covered in bark.

Firewood made of liu wood is typically a light gray-ish tan color with dark, dull bark.

Geology & Geography

Firewood can be found and made anywhere wood is available.

Origin & Source

Firewood can come from any type of wood. Liu trees are commonly used in Fokuhai, as they are very abundant and burn easier than other trees in the area.

Life & Expiration

In an unprotected, unpreserved state, firewood will rot in a moist environment within 4 years. Firewood will rot quicker when it is in contact with heavy moisture for extended periods of time.

History & Usage

Everyday use

Firewood is most often used as fuel for fires.
Some examples of when it might be used include but are not limited to:

• cooking
• smoke signals
• heating a home, especially at night
• lighting an area, for a prolonged period
• ceremonies that include burning incense or offerings

Byproducts & Sideproducts

Firewood most typically produces ash, soot, and smoke when burned. In a low oxygen environment, firewood can be burned to make charcoal.

Hazards

Firewood typically catches fire easily, which can be dangerous when accidental fires occur. Smoke can be hazardous to inhale in large amounts. When being handled without protection, firewood can cause wood splinters and cuts.

Environmental Impact

As firewood is continously created, forests are becoming increasingly smaller. This destroys natural habitats and can cause desertification.

Reusability & Recycling

Charcoal is the main byproduct that can be reused as fuel.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Firewood can be easily traded for in any forested location.

Storage

Firewood is typically stored by stacking into a wall shape.

Outside storage involves some form of protection from the elements on three sides, plus the top. The bottom may also be protected, or lifted off of the ground to avoid moisture building up on the lower logs. The fourth side is uncovered to allow moisture to naturally escape.

Indoor storage is typically similar, or completely uncovered, in a smaller stack. It is typically stored indoors for personal convenience near its place of use, rather than an attempt to store large amounts in a generalized area.

Type

Wood

Value

Cheap

Rarity

Common

Odor

Earthy

Common State

Solid