Mixing

Mixing is a widely practised discipline in Longbridge, ranging from academic research at [the University](location:university-in-the-middle] to grandma’s home remedies.

The art of mixing goes back as far as all recorded history in Longbridge, and could therefore be descended from knowledge that pre-dates the split or was obtained via some lost connection with the ground.

The practice is also known as ‘alchemy’, mostly by academics who tend to refer to themselves as ‘alchemists’ and everyone else as ‘mixers’ with a detectable amount of disdain.

The product of an alchemical recipe usually takes the form of a liquid, which is called a ‘mix’, and the subset of those intended for human consumption is called an ‘elixir’. Mixes are not always destined for human consumption and have many versatile applications.

Known Reactants

Aurum

A mineral and alchemical reactant found in bridgestones. When extracted from the stones, it is a fine gold-coloured powder. It is not associated with any particular effect, but is a necessary addition for elixirs in particular, to mitigate toxic effects and make the other ingredients bio-available.

Kalium

A white mineral precipitated from rainwater. It is associated with stimulating growth in plants and some other organisms.

Vexalon

A bright yellow liquid. In its pure form it is corrosive and flammable. It has various counterintuitive applications.

Quilite

A malleable grey clay like substance. It is mainly used to change the physical properties of other materials, often making them softer or destroying crystals

Zorium

A silvery metal. It is radioactive (although Longbridge has not yet discovered radioactivity).

Catalyte

A pale, semi-transparent, crystal that grows abundantly in the Underneath. The crystal grows in a characteristic cuboid shape. It is used in almost every mix as a liquid base to boost the effectiveness of other ingredients.

Cerulium

A pale turquoise mineral. After refining, it is unstable in air and must be stored carefully to prevent combustion.

Indigon

A bright blue crystal. It has a very low melting point. It is used to lower the reaction temperature in certain recipes.

Nitryl

A clear, slightly viscous liquid. It is easy to ignite and burns brightly and violently.

Tantalum

A dull grey metal. Often used to slow the release of other ingredients in drinkable elixirs, and to mint black. Mildly toxic. Naturally oxidises rapidly when exposed to air, and must be de-oxidised before use in most mixes.

Pluvite

A green, crystalline substance that forms at the edges of water cisterns. When crushed, it has the ability to absorb and retain large amounts of moisture, making it useful for creating mixes with humidity-regulating properties.

Luminite

A rare, phosphorescent mineral that glows brightly when exposed to light. Luminite can be ground into a fine powder and used in mixes to create illumination.

Seraphite

A rare and enigmatic crystal, not found in any reliable location. It is a shimmering, iridescent crystal that seems to change colours depending on the angle of the light. Its properties are not fully understood, and it exhibits unexpected or counterintuitive effects when combined with other ingredients.