Blackpowder

Blackpowder is refined after product of Blacksalt.

Blackpowder is a heavily volatile substance which can explode at the smallest flame. As such Blackpowder transport and refinement is a dangerous process best left to trained individuals. This doesn't stop those of a more criminal persuasion attempting the process in order to make quick money.

Blackpowder is incredibly valuable with all nations wanting to get their hands on it. This has led to an arms race of who can make the deadliest weapons with the smallest portion of Blackpowder.

With the invention of Firearms 50 years ago the need for Blackpowder has only increased.

A dangerous substance for both the indiviual, and world at large.