Mana, Sterea, and Aeriou ((Stair-ee-ah))

Mana, Sterea, and Aeriou are names for different states of a miraculous type of highly reactive material found everywhere in the land of Elgis, originating from somewhere deep beneath the earth. It is this element that allows the denizens to use magic.   Sterea is the solid form, appearing as a rainbow-colored quartz material that will convert back into a gaseous form if not supercooled or put under pressure. Mana is the liquid form, appearing as a thick, deep blue liquid that sparkles when put under light. Aeriou is the gaseous form, appearing as a shimmering, purplish mist that smells like burnt sugar. The high amounts of Aeriou in the atmosphere are what causes the sky-rivers.   For most of human history, this was thought to be the extent of the properties of Mana. Until that is, the early three hundred Metah when it was discovered that six different components constitute Mana. These six components are associated with the six different magic elements.