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spica

-- pronounced sp-eye-ka

A substance related to the eulithian spirits as a body is related to a soul. It plays a role in the timesorc'ley practiced by Chronosorcellors that is not entirely dissimilar to the role played by rubian in the art of High Elemenstation. However, spica is necessarily consumed in its use and has a number of unfortunate side effects, including dizziness, nausea, suicidal thoughts, an elongation and thinning of bodily features, and is highly addictive. It also tends to make Chronosorcellors reek strongly of spica which practically oozes from their pores.

Spica can also be used to make containers of epic holding; during the period of The Resundering disposable containers of this nature were in such widespread use that there was much talk of an eventual exhaustion of spica supplies.

Tiny amounts of spica can be used in the brewing of Magical Potions, to give them a distinctive flavor and aroma, but nothing else.