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 ===== Overview & Game Mechanics =====
+| **Origin**                                                                                   | **Type**                   | **Impact (on‑table rules)**                                                                                              | **Cost (Beta Age)** | **Cost (Gamma Age)**                                           | **Availability for Players**                                                  |
+| Bottled by [[Mistspring Water Inc.]] from [[arla_river|Arla River's]] spring outflows in the [[Atrana Mountains]] | 750 mL sealed flask        | Removes one level of exhaustion; advantage on saves vs. dehydration for 2 h; regain 1d4 HP if below half max HP           | 6 K                 | Remaining bottles were stockpiled by the [[Federal Allotment Agency]]     | Common in [[frontier_quickdraw_network|Frontier Quickdraws]] (Beta Age); Gamma Age PCs need allotment authorization |
 ===== Context & Historical Background =====
-When [[the_humans|exohuman]] settlers first arrived on [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]], abundant local water seemed free — until expanding [[free_state_of_settlers|ExoHuman]] camps tainted wells and springs. In September 2626, [[Chantal Berkenheim]] tapped the pristine Arla source and founded [[Mistspring Water Inc.]], bottling crystal‑clear spring water into 750 mL flasks. Settlers soon abandoned impure wells for sealed purity.
+When [[the_humans|exohuman]] settlers first arrived on [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]], abundant local water seemed free — until expanding [[free_state_of_settlers|ExoHuman]] camps tainted wells and springs. In September 2626, [[Chantal Berkenheim]] tapped the pristine Arla source and founded [[Mistspring Water Inc.]], bottling bulk 5 L and 10 L jerrycans — produced by [[Bermuda Inc.]] — for inns, bars, and households.
+The 750 mL sealed flask was introduced in December 2626 as an exclusive spin‑off for the [[frontier_quickdraw_network|Frontier Quickdraws]], offering on‑the‑go refreshment.
+Nationalized after the [[Great War]] in 2631 under treaty‑mandated [[communardism|Communardist]] reforms, Mistspring’s private bottling operations were shuttered. Under the [[Federal Confederation]] system, fresh water is now freely available through [[federal_allottment-center|Federal Allotment Centers]] and public [[Federal Fountains]].
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+===== Contents & Usage =====
+  * **750 mL Sealed Flask:** Sterile glass flask (produced by [[Bermuda Inc.]]) with tamper‑evident cork and heat‑shrink seal.
+  * **Usage Instructions:** "Twist cork, pour or sip directly. Discard flask responsibly."
+  * **On‑Table Effect:** Drink at will to remove exhaustion, boost dehydration saves, and heal minor wounds.
+===== Packaging & Appearance =====
+  * **Bottle Material:** Recycled viewport glass from Last Frontier (manufactured by [[Bermuda Inc.]]).
+  * **Label:** Clear wrap with blue spring‑wave logo, batch code, bottling date, and “Pure from the Source” motto.
+  * **Seal:** Wax‑dipped cork bearing Mistspring watermark.
+===== Shelf Stability & Storage =====
+  * **Storage:** Keep sealed flasks in cool, shaded areas.
+  * **Shelf Life:** Indefinite when sealed; once opened, consume within 24 h.
+===== Bottle Parties =====
+Bermuda Inc. organizes quarterly "Bottle Parties" in frontier settlements to reclaim its finite salvage‑glass flasks. Bottle Collectors — employed by Bermuda Inc.— offer settlers 0.10 K per empty Mistspring flask, creating a low‑cost return stream for raw materials and ensuring a steady supply of salvaged glass for new production.
+===== Legacy & Impact =====
+  * **Morale Boost:** Instant refreshment in dusty outposts—settlers reported clarity of mind and renewed vigor.
+  * **Price Backlash:** Many settlers criticized the steep 6 K price for a small bottle, sparking debates over necessity versus cost.
+===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====
+==== Adventure Hook Example: ====
+  * **Poisoned Bottle Blackmail:** [[talia_quickshot_maren|Talia "Quickshot" Maren]], founder of the [[frontier_supply_company|Frontier Supply Company]], is in full panic mode. She just got a ransom note demanding 10.000 [[Kourou|Kourou]] by next Friday — or more Quickdraw goods will turn lethal. One water bottle’s already been tainted, and every vending‑machine staple could be next: the [[starshine_schnapps|Starshine Schnaps]], [[chew_meat_strips|Chew Meat Strips]], even the [[emergency_space_nutrition-pack|Emergency Space Nutrition Packs]] and [[dry_shampoo_and_soap_kit|Dry Shampoo & Soap Kits]].Talia hires the PC to Intercept the poisoned bottle before it reaches a customer, trace the breach in her supply chain and to unmask the saboteur …
+===== Related Pages and Further Information =====
+  * [[beta_age|Beta Age]]
+  * [[atrana_mountains|Atrana Mountains]]
+  * [[arla_river|Arla River]]
+  * [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]]
+  * [[Chantal Berkenheim|Chantal Berkenheim]] (founder)
+  * [[mistspring_water_inc|Mistspring Water Inc.]]
+  * [[Bermuda Inc.|Bermuda Inc.]]
+  * [[frontier_quickdraw_network|Frontier Quickdraw Network]]
+  * [[new_kourou_courier_service|New Kourou Courier Service]]
+  * [[federal_allotment_agency|Federal Allotment Agency]] (successor, Gamma Age)
+  * [[federal_allottment-center|Federal Allotment Centers]] (Gamma Age)
+  * [[federal_fountains|Federal Fountains]] (Gamma Age)