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'''Ylem''' is an amorphous, extremely valuable and volatile substance formed from the tapping and focusing of [[leyline]] energy at the site of [[foci]]. It is used to purchase and maintain [[Research]] abilities for cities, as a power source for [[constructs]], as a currency for [[Delve]] artificers, and as an explosive fuel in [[Bombcrafting]]. On [[Albedos]], ylem is used to fuel [[airships]] and produce [[medicines]], among dozens of other uses. | '''Ylem''' is an amorphous, extremely valuable and volatile substance formed from the tapping and focusing of [[leyline]] energy at the site of [[foci]]. It is used to purchase and maintain [[Research]] abilities for cities, as a power source for [[constructs]], as a currency for [[Delve]] artificers, and as an explosive fuel in [[Bombcrafting]]. On [[Albedos]], ylem is used to fuel [[airships]] and produce [[medicines]], among dozens of other uses. | ||
Ylem in its fluid form is stored within the city [[pylon]], where it can be condensed and extracted as crystallized ylem shards. Ylem mist cannot be stored at the pylon, and has no use in an unrefined state; [[Barakin|Tinker Barakin]] of | Ylem in its fluid form is stored within the city [[pylon]], where it can be condensed and extracted as crystallized ylem shards. Ylem mist cannot be stored at the pylon, and has no use in an unrefined state; [[Barakin|Tinker Barakin]] of [[Delve]] will glady exchange mist charges for [[Research tokens]] and [[gold]]. | ||
== Appearance == | == Appearance == |