Godsblood (Chem)

Chem is the blood of Gods, harvested from their still-rotting corpses. It is this elusive arcane substance which justifies the hardships and loss of life which characterize delves of the boneyards. This effervescent quicksilver acts as a type of fuel to power machines of war and arcane devices; it’s a cure-all for minor injuries; and when injected or inhaled it is a highly addictive arcanogenic substance. The liquid itself comes in various hues, from violent pinks, to subdued blues and greens – each of which is described by the chemheads who become addicted to them as a different high. And so each of these hues is sought after to create weapons of war for the nations of the surface world; to sate the need to shoot up by the addicts that find themselves trapped in the boneyards by their addiction; and to delve deeper into the secrets surrounding sorcery by those who have the willpower or the wisdom to master such things. Godsblood, measured in micro-liters (µl) is the currency of the shattered lands, and many national or governmental currencies used to be held to a 'chem-standard' - now notes marked as worth thousands of micro-liters might really only hold the purchasing power of a single micro-liter of pure chem.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Godsblood is most commonly liquid, and very viscous. It must be stored in specially treated glass vials as it soaks into skin easily, and seems to have a mind of its own in terms of escaping containers - either eating away at the container itself, or else finding a way to become spilled. Godsblood is most stable, most valuable and most potent in its liquid form, but can be found as a solid, and in the city The City of Dim, or deep within the boneyards, as a sort of gaseous mist.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Liquid godsblood unlocks an individual's magial potential when imbibed or injected. It is highly addictive, sharpens one's senses and dulls pain.

Geology & Geography

Godsblood is most commonly harvested from the boneyards, from the corpses of dead gods where they fell and polluted underground lakes and rivers. It is also artificially produced in the city of Dim Dim, on Wilting Spire.

Origin & Source

The blood of the dead gods - the young gods.

Life & Expiration

Godsblood does not dissipate naturally, but can become diluted or unusable if it soaks into earth or sand. Often the dirt containing diluted godsblood is harvested as dust, and used to spike drinks.

Odor

It has an acrid smell, like iron in blood; or sometime citrus, like lemon rinds.

Taste

It has no real taste, but enhances other flavors. It has a basic feel, which makes your tongue feel slippery, like diluted bleach.

Color

This varies, but is almost always vibrant.

Common State

Liquid