Foregone Fables Dust Guide - Water

Out of the countless "elements" that compose this world, water is without a doubt the one closest to humanity's heart. Humans, and most lifeforms on Remnant, can't live without water. A human's body consists of over two thirds water, and other animals possess similar percentages.

Of course, the most notable exception is the aliens known as Grimm, which aren't made of water, or any matter at all. Humans have made this another reason to become those creatures' mortal enemy, and the magical powers they have created embody just that.

Water Dust is ironically usually the form of solid crystals, though liquid Water Dust isn't rare either. It is naturally less battle-oriented than other types of Dust, and more commonly used in industrial manufactures. It takes great mastery to use Water Dust as a weapon, but this mastery certainly pays off.

When triggered, Water Dust releases omnidirectional splashes of pure water. The amount of water is far higher than the amount of Dust used, and liquid Blue Dust simply expands into a much bigger quantity of fluid than it was. Other than being totally pure and clear, the water produced by Water Dust has no special quality whatsoever. Infusing Water Dust with one's body result in a rapid healing process, and will make the user faster and able to stretch their body to superhuman levels. It also makes the user able to breathe underwater and release jets and sprays of water from their mouth. However, such a use puts the user at risk of drowning from the inside.

When Water Dust is activated in a more controlled way, it can release more directed streams of water, that can be concentrated enough to be used in water jet cutting, and can release small and sharp water drops that are deadly as bullets and can ricochet between walls and enemies. It can also generate tidal waves of water, or form tentacle-like shapes from a mass of water, create walls and barriers from water, whirlpools of water, water spikes and needles, sharp discs or slash blades made of water, water orbs that can trap enemies, and drill-like water columns. Those with greater mastery over the element can create constructs from waters, such as weapons, as well as shark-like, serpent-like or dragon-like figures made of water. These figures can sometimes change form from one figure to another.

Because the usage of Water Dust in water takes long and hard to learn, it is not often seen in an offensive or defensive use. It's much more often used in civilian usages. In places where Dust is less scarce than water, primarily in the Dust-rich desert of Vacuo, Water Dust is the poor's cheap way to get water. However due to the need for triggering the Dust, it is far from easy. Because of that people in the poor sections of Vacuo often carry electrified rods, as electricity is a common way to trigger Dust without Aura.

Like many types of Dust, Water Dust is a symbol in popular culture, especially in Vacuo and off-kingdom constellations. Unlike other types of Dust, Water Dust is seen as peaceful, as a symbol of life, or an oasis of peace and quiet in a harsh world. Water is vital for human life, and Water Dust out of all types, symbolizes humanity's dependency on this magical substance.

But like water itself, Water Dust should not be excluded as useless. There is beauty in it, but also great danger. Even vital things like water can be deadly. When water floods the earth, those who can't swim will inevitably drown.