Eir
Eir is a Cosmic substance known only to originate from Somal, though is believed to have an Astral source beyond that of the distant celestial body. The substance persists as a viscous liquid, though is ever evaporating; releasing vaporized Eir into the atmosphere and filling Somal with gas. Eir is known to condense into a grain, which can powdered and inhaled to intensify Dreams. Eir is a substance that exists in all known forms: solid, liquid, and gas, though transcends physicality. Eir can link the mind to the Cosmos, Eir can illuminate the Thuumdala, and Eir can consummate the Dream.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Almost all Eir on Croft is a solid in the form of a fine dust called Eir Grain. It is a strange desaturated bluish purple that seems to float when exposed to air.
Origin & Source
Eir is found in a liquid, solid, and gaseous form on Somal.
Life & Expiration
Eir can be stored for up to a year before becoming less potent, and up two two years before becoming entirely null.
History & Usage
Everyday use
Eir is used as a focusing agent for Lucidiation, in which powdered Eir Grain is inhaled before sleeping.
Cultural Significance and Usage
Eir Grain is a holy substance used in a variety of Thuumdalic rituals.
Distribution
Trade & Market
Eir is regulated and traded between members of the Lucidiette Mass exclusively. Any and all possession or distribution of Eir without the proper identification is met with sever punishment.
Storage
Eir is stored in specialized metal casings called feretories which are often adorned with ceremonial bells. The bells are used to signal the Eir to be consumed and as a trowel to extract the substance.
Law & Regulation
Possession of Eir without proper Lucidiette identification is met with a lengthy prison sentence, or execution at most. However, some collectors have permits to display small quantities of Eir to the public to reinforce their adoration of the Cosmos.
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Type
Metaphysical
Value
10,000 Gold per Lb.
Rarity
Extremely rare
Odor
Very faintly of iron
Taste
Sharp and sour, like a citrus fruit of fragmented glass
Color
Blue, Purple
Common State
Liquid/Gas
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