Firesand

Firesand is an alchemic explosive that was discovered in the year 1105. It is a mixture of ground up firekin stones, charcoal, and rokiri oil (itself a mixure - albeit a less complex one). The firekin powder and charcoal react with each other, causing them to burn at incredible speeds and temperatures. The rokiri oil stabilizes the mixture. Otherwise, even the most subtle impact (such as being stepped on accidentally) can set it off.

Firesand's first practical application was in the mining industry; blasting quarries and opening tunnels. It has since been adopted for military applications, and is used by virtually every army in the world, primarily as propellant in firearms, and in grenades.

Firesand can be crafted by the player during breaks between missions, provided they have the proper materials. Gaining the proper components can be tricky, as firekin stones can only be obtained from the corpses of duuns. As such, firesand is considered very valuable, and after it has been made it can be sold for money.