Lyrium, [ Cullen repeats quietly. He swallows dry. Every once in a while he still feels the thirst. But that is-- for another day. Another time. Lyrium has more stories than his own, after all. He stops himself from swallowing another time. ]

Legend says that the world was created from its waters, but in truth-- It is a mineral. It needs to be mined and processed with care. I'd prefer not to hand out samples, but if you would care to know more...?

[ Research exists. Some of it dry documentations. Others... pains and fates he knows only too well. ]