Steam-ore is a valuable mineral found in naturally occurring deposits on volcanic islands or mountains. The ore produces breaks down into water vapor when combusted and is considered to be one of the cleanest energy sources in the world. When its value was discovered about twenty years ago, numerous nations sought to control the supply. As a result a world war (referred to as the Great War) broke out over control of the mineral between the nations of northern hemisphere (Gamoid, Kestania, Coriland, and Antellas) against the nations of the southern hemisphere.
When all was finally settled the north won. Coriland and Kestania struck comprehensive trade deals with the people who lived in steam-ore rich areas. Gamoid subjugated them. Antellas is still working on “saving the heathens” and doesn’t care about the ore.
Steam-ore takes surprisingly few years to form (only about two decades) so renewable “farming” is possible so long as the core of the world remains molten and consumption is managed. Queen Tiara Lily Drosseler has created Steamworks factories in which new mining technology is being researched to make steam-ore use more efficient.
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