Goldshimmer

Goldshimmer (in Euluska: Orado tesuki) was a specially crafted experimental variant of gunpowder that first appeared commercially in Luskan in the 1590s. One could also take it as a drug. 
== In-Universe ==
It had the consistency of regular gunpowder, but with many small glittering white-and-gold Saintstone crystals mixed in, about the size of crushed rock salt, hence its name. It exploded with a far brighter flash than normal, and its explosion was described by some onlookers as 'harmonious', oddly enough.
This was due to the magical properties of the saintstone and its magnesium impurities. In addition, firearms powered by Goldshimmer would burn with holy light upon a hit, but it ran the risk of also combusting quite easily due to its impure and unstable chemical makeup.
Despite it being, well, literally saintstone gunpowder, it could be dissolved in a drink and drunk. It gave the ability to see in the dark and to cough fire, but sustained use led to burns in the throat.
== Mechanics ==
* Goldshimmer is a fine gunpowder mixed with powdered white and gold crushed Saintstone, and full of magnesium impurities. 
* If loaded into a firearm, the attacks made with that weapon deal radiant damage, rather than the normal piercing. They also count as magical. 
* However, if loaded into a firearm, on a natural attack roll of 3 or below, the dust combusts, dealing 1d4 radiant damage to the user and requiring the use of an action to empty the weapon for future use.
* A whole pouch of Goldshimmer can also be set alight, combusting with an incandescent holy flame instantly. Any creature within 30ft. who can see the flames must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be blinded for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If the combustion and onlookers are in darkness, the initial saving throw is made with disadvantage.
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