Dread Powder

Dread Powder is a dark blue powder that is refined from a bright blue liquid, called Lenomium. This liquid was originally discovered in Onyx Dreads an aquatic relative of dragons found in the oceans surrounding the shattered isles. 
=== Discovery ===
An alchemist by the name of Lenourious Stronghem first discovered Lenomium when he dissected and analyzed an Onyx Dread. Inside the bowels these creatures he discovered a special pouch in which a bright blue liquid was produced, this liquid, which was incredibly flammable and highly reactive, exploding even at the slightest disturbance. 
Lenourious, named this liquid Lenomium and trough alchemical means he was able to turn it into a much more stable powdered form, this form of the liquid which he called Dread Powder only ignites in contact with fire, however the explosions it creates are as powerful as its liquid counterpart. 
=== Process and refinement. ===
The process to obtain Dread Powder from Lenomium is difficult and require alchemical precision, the slightest mistake and cause Lenomium to ignite and cause extensive damages. The first step of the process involves the distillation of Lenomium to separate its components with different boiling temperatures. This step must be performed slowly and far below the liquids actual boiling point as any disturbance of the liquid may cause it to ignite. The second step is the addition of different catalysts to precipitate some components of Lenomium namely the more volatile ones. These components will be added later in smaller quantities to diminish the volatility of the finished product. This is what makes Dread powder safer to use than Lenomium. 
The remaining components are boiled until only solids remain, these solids are grinded and then the volatile components are added back, the finished product is Dread Powder. 
=== Usage. ===
Due to its stability and ease of transport Dread Powder quickly became the explosive of choice for any task that required explosive force. From blowing up quarries and mines, to powering weapons in battle.
Category:Magical Material