Azalium

Azalium is a cobalt metallic compound, produced as a form of excrement by Kyrlings through unknown processes. The metal in its natural state is stronger than iron, but weaker than steel.

Magical
Azalium will draw in nearby magical energy, which will collect within the metal until it becomes saturated with power. Even when full, the energy will be drawn towards the Azalium, though it will begin diffusing the excess energy into the surrounding air.

If Azalium is struck with a reasonable amount of force, it will violently expel its contained energy as a shockwave.

As a Toxin
Azalium is unsafe to humans, and contact with bare skin will cause an adverse reaction in the form of blisters and painful itching. Repeated contact exposure causes lasting damage, causing a feeling of numbness and cold in the extremeties.

If it enters flesh to any significant depth, the Azalium must be removed and the wound cleaned before the metal takes effect. If left untreated, an azalium-tainted wound will begin to wilt, forming weeping sores that usually result in a slow and agonizing death from infection.

Ingestion
If ingested, Azalium acts as a hallicinogenic and a depressant, causing manic hallucinations and making the victim sluggish. Larger doses or repeated ingestion will eventually cause degradation of mental faculties, resulting in insomnia, dementia and insanity. The onset of these symptoms can take anywhere from hours to weeks to manifest, and the effects are irreversable.