Avalium
Avalium is a fictional element that appears in the novel "The Obsidian Gate" by author Alex K. Vance. Within the narrative, Avalium is depicted as a rare and highly volatile substance with unique energy-conducting properties. Its discovery is central to the plot, driving scientific exploration and conflict among various factions within the story's world.
The element is described as having a shimmering, unstable appearance, often manifesting as a luminescent gas
In the story, the pursuit of Avalium leads to expeditions into dangerous, uncharted territories and sparks