Yellow Blood of the Earth

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Properties

Material Characteristics

Yellow Blood of the Earth is found naturally in a power or 'rock' deposits throughout the northern lands of the Realm. It is none toxic to most Citizens,but a small percentage seem to have a very strong allergic reaction to contact or ingestion. The Brotherhood Medicaments have developed a test for those citizens who desire to be tested.
It has a distinct smell when purified and refined, but looks to most just like a strange rock or power. New deposits of Yellow Blood are cosstantly being sourced out as it is a key export for Ud-Moaza and the region of Aut'tep'ko.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Yellow Blood of the Earth is functionally an inert substance. It does not display any unique properties such as phosphorescence, or such. It crumbles easily, and in general is safe to handle. Although, large 'doses' of Yellow Blood experienced by employees of shippers and manufacturers have been known to cause skin irritation, swelling, or other short term symptoms which can be moderated with time and a shower.

Compounds

In its refined and pure state, Yellow Blood is a used as a spice for a significant number of cultural foods throughout the realm.

Origin & Source

Yellow Blood is the crushed and preserved organic matter of ancient biological masses. Current theory is that these animals are pre-Devesation in origin, and through the Devastation, the Yellow Blood was brought up from the deep earth.

History & Usage

History

Some one... long ago, soon after the Devastation and early in the Restoration, figured out that food spiced with Yellow Blood tasted better. And, they told some one, and so on, and so on ... now, everyone knows (or should know) that Yellow Blood is a great spice.

Discovery

See History.

Everyday use

Many Realm citizens use Yellow Blood as a staple spice for their meals.

Cultural Significance and Usage

Many cultural foods use Yellow Blood as a key spice.

Industrial Use

Restaurants and various manufactured mass produced food items use this spice.

Refinement

The various methods that are used to refine Yellow Blood depends on the substance that it is mixed with when discovered. This has been a particular challenge and a key factor for innovation in the industry.

Environmental Impact

There are no known environmental impacts for the removal of Yellow Blood from its almalgamate substance, however various historical companies have greatly damaged the environment through their methods of extraction.

Civic law has mandate over the policy regarding appropriate and correct extraction of resources such as Yellow Blood.

Odor

Flora with a deeper tones of spice.

Taste

Front sweet with a slightly salty end note. Some say they can taste a little bitter as a mid flavour.

Color

Yellow, Gold, Sunset Orange, variations of golden depending on purity and quality.

Boiling / Condensation Point

NA

Melting / Freezing Point

Melting - 345C

Density

Less than pure water.

Common State

Soil or rock amalgamate. Typically found with sedimentary rock deposits.