Overview
Silverium (also referred to as Silvernium) is a mystical element at the center of Silvernia's industrial power and the political conflicts in Silver Palace. Its discovery transformed Silvernia from a small settlement into a global metropolis.
Properties
Silverium is described as an otherworldly element capable of powering machinery and producing effects resembling magic. When processed and channeled through devices called Silverium Reactors, it provides both industrial power and combat abilities. Every playable character uses a Reactor to channel their elemental powers.
Industrial applications
Under centralized administration, Silverium exploitation powered Silvernia's rapid industrialization. It runs the city's transportation systems, clockwork utilities, and other infrastructure. The resource drew people from all over the world, establishing Silvernia as a hub of invention and commerce.
Political impact
Control over Silverium production and distribution is the primary source of conflict between Silvernia's factions. Corporate monopolies, crime syndicates, royal affiliates, and cultists all compete for influence over Silverium supply chains. This competition creates the criminal activity that the Detective investigates throughout the game.
Connection to the Nameless Ashes Case
The game's central mystery, the Nameless Ashes Case, involves a series of spontaneous combustions. Whether these deaths are connected to Silverium or its misuse is one of the questions the player investigates in Chapter 1.