Dust
Properties
Material Characteristics
A light grey, very fine powder with very subtle tiny multi-colored sparkles in it.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Dust has the consistency of powdered sugar. Much like "moon sand" it cannot get wet, if you dip it in water and pull it out, it will be almost completely dry.
Geology & Geography
Dust is found in rocks (any type) that have be in the earth along the Fey Line (ley lines) of Tearis.
Origin & Source
Dust is the powder from rocks that have been exposed to magic for thousands , possibly millions of years.
Life & Expiration
Once Dust is extracted from the earth (in powder or rock form) it begins to deteriorate. The rate of deterioration depends on how long the material was exposed to magic. In stone form it deteriorates very slowly, with the longest ever recorded being around 3 years. In dust form it potency in generally completely gone by 6 months from extraction.
History & Usage
History
Dust was discovered by the human settlers of Northern Tolesh less than 200 years ago. Some primitive civilizations have ceremonies using Dust, but they lack the ability to refine it, and use it in a fairly raw state. Due to it's addictive nature, and unpredictability most current civilizations have outlawed it's use.
Discovery
Several primitive civilizations along the western edge of the Riddari and the West Arm have known about dust for ages. Modern civilizations have only been exposed to it for 200 or so years, when miners in The Pit discovered it. Around 100 years ago a method of extracting and refining it were developed and since then the illegal trade has been steadily growing.
Everyday use
Commonly Dust is piled on the webbing of the thenar space (between thumb and finger) and sniffed up the nose. About 1/2 a spoonful it a typical dose. It may also be mixed in drinks (alcohol or tea) and ingested. When mixed in a liquid it must be finely sifted and makes the drink noticeably gritty and will float on the surface after just a few seconds.
Cultural Significance and Usage
In primitive civilizations it is used as a euphoric power enhancement. Often used i
Type
Metamaterial
Odor
Dust smells very faintly of cinnamon.
Taste
Dust has a earthy taste, not unlike eating regular dust, however a faint sweet, fruity taste can be detected also. The taste is unmistakable.
Color
A light beige, very fine powder with very subtle tiny multi-colored sparkles in it.
Boiling / Condensation Point
Unknown
Melting / Freezing Point
Unknown
Common State
Solid
