=== Races | Economy | Buildings & Organizations | Products ===

====== MISTSPRING WATER FLASK ======

===== 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 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)