Selkigris is a substance produced by the Selkidomus. It is of notably high value in snails, the dominant currency of the Boiling Isles.
Appearance[]
Selkigris is a shiny, gold-colored viscous substance produced in the body of the Selkidomus.
Background[]
After Eda and Luz save the Selkidomus from being slain by Emperor Belos, out of gratitude, it vomits a large pile of selkigris as a reward for them. Eda is delighted at the sight of this, as people pay large amounts of money for the substance at the Night Market. She lathers the selkiegris on Luz's face before tossing her into the pile, then jumping onto it herself, splashing it onto King, who pulls out a skull from the pile.
Trivia[]
- Selkigris is based on the real-world substance ambergris, a waxy secretion that originates in the intestines of sperm whales. Ambergris is thought to be produced by whales for the purpose of coating the sharp, indigestible objects they consume, such as the beaks of giant squid or the shells of cuttlefish, providing a layer of protection between the sharp object and the whale's internal organs.
- Selkigris being a valuable substance is also based on the worth of ambergris in real life, as ambergris is traditionally used in the production of cosmetics, and is one of the primary reasons sperm whales were hunted during the 18th century. As of October 2020, one gram of ambergris is worth around $35, depending on its quality.