Angus asked, "And?"
Zenumus continued, "There had been an incident at the border; a mercenary band was found transporting manaxite powder in a quantity that could wipe out an entire fiefdom."
Angus interest piqued as he leaned forward and asked, "Manaxite, huh, I'm sure it could do more than destroy a fiefdom."
Angus was well-versed in the properties of manaxite, a highly sought-after magical material with a wide range of uses. It was very scarcely available and costs a lot more.
The powder is light brown in colour and very sensitive. It's volatile and quick to react under the manipulation of the magic.
Though it had many applications, its most potent and notorious function was on the battlefield.