Editing Ichor-alcohol

'''Ichor-Alchohol''' is a clear fluid discovered by [[Yesteel]],<ref>{{bref|warbreaker|p|587}}</ref> one of the [[Five Scholars]] to aid in the creation of [[Lifeless]].

==Creation==
In the time before the [[Manywar]], the Five Scholars studied the magic of Awakening together, seeking to uncover new [[Commands]] and understand how Awakening operated. 
Yesteel discovered a ichor-alcohol during this time. This new process made it easier to create Lifeless that lasted longer.

==Uses==
Ichor-alcohols main use is to increase the length of time a [[Lifeless]] can remain active without requiring a new [[Breath]]<ref>{{bref|warbreaker|p|358}}</ref>. 
Ichor-alcohol also makes the [[Awakening]] of Lifeless require fewer Breaths, and the process becomes easier to perform.<ref name='maintenance'>{{bref|warbreaker|p|583}}</ref> 
It is put into the veins of the Lifeless by using a small hand pump, in order to avoid damaging the veins of the Lifeless.<ref name='maintenance'>{{bref|warbreaker|p|357}}</ref> 
In humans, the pump is often attached to a valve in the neck of the Lifeless.<ref>{{bref|warbreaker|p|357}}</ref>


Ichor-alcohol does have some weaknesses though. 
Since it acts as blood to the Lifeless it will need to be replaced if they become cut and drained of it.<ref name='corrupted'>{{bref|warbreaker|p|575}}</ref> 
The Lifeless will continue to function for a brief period of time before shutting down. 
Also over time the ichor-alcohol can become corrupted<ref name='corrupted'>{{bref|warbreaker|p|575}}</ref> so it needs to be regularly checked and replaced. <ref>{{bref|warbreaker|p|468}}</ref>
It is important to note that ichor-alcohol is not a requirement for the creation of Lifeless. <ref name='maintenance'>{{bref|warbreaker|p|357}}</ref>
The creation of Lifeless without ichor-alcohol, such as [[Kalad's Phantoms]], requires more Breaths but they do not need maintenance like other Lifeless with ichor-alcohol do.

==Effects on Nalthis==
The discovery of ichor-alcohol drastically altered the course of history on Nalthis. 
It was one of the main causes of the Manywar. <ref>{{bref|warbreaker|p|358}}</ref>
Lifeless were now cheaper, meaning kings could create armies that didn't have to eat. 
Jealous of Yesteel's descovery [[Shashara]], another of the Five Scholars, to try to invent more new Awakening processes. <ref name='Shashara'>{{bref|warbreaker|p|506}}</ref>
She invented new Commands that allowed for Lifeless to be created with a single Breath. <ref>{{bref|warbreaker|p|529}}</ref>
It also caused her to discover the way to create Type-Four BioChromatic entities, such as [[Nightblood]].<ref name='Shashara'>{{bref|warbreaker|p|506}}</ref>
Shashara's two discoveries also helped to cause the Manywar.


Three hundred years after the Manywar, ichor-alcohol allowed countries such as [[Hallendran]] to keep large standing armies of Lifeless, requiring no food and minimal maintenance. 
Lifeless had also become far more common as servants and workers, doing tasks for their masters. 
The ichor-alcohol helped make it possible for the people to possess Lifeless because it made the Awakenings cheaper. 
Ichor-alcohol is utilized in the creation of most, if not all modern Lifeless, such as [[Clod]].
Now Yesteel has invented a new kind of ichor-alcohol that is somehow more potent.<ref>{{bref|warbreaker|p|587}}</ref>
==References==
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