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Stibia — Antimony

Monster name: Stibia

Antimony

Atomic number
51
Symbol
Sb
Series
metalloids
Group
15
Period
5
State of matter
solid
  • toxic
  • native element

Antimony was recognized in predynastic Egypt as an eye cosmetic (kohl), in modern times it was being used to harden lead for typing letters and more recently in semiconductor electronics. Alchemist called it „lupus metallorum“ – the wolf of metals. The abbreviation Sb is derived from the latin word Stibium.

Stibia is a cunning monster who likes to plot schemes and play others off against each other. Whoever gets bewitched by her charm, can fall for her easily.

Native antimony
Native antimony — Image source: Wikimedia Commons