Tetrandite
Tetrandite
When mana is in its free form and dispersed, it does not readily interact with the material world. However, mana attracts mana, and as such, it tends to draw together. When large concentrations of mana collect in an area, it can sometimes form a regular crystal latice known as Tetrandite crystal. Tetrandite is unique in that it has both an tremendous capacity for storing mana, as well as high conductance, which allows that mana to be be discharged or channeled through it.
Unfortunately, the crystal lattice that it is comprised of is notoriously difficult to work with. A single misplaced blow can cause a cascade within the crystal, causing the entire piece to resonate, then dissentigrate into a very fine powder. Fortunately, even in this form it can be very useful. Fulmin, for example, are known to require ingestion of tetrandite daily to keep their scales healthy. Tetrandite can be worked, however difficult that may be, and to spectacular effect. On Duende, because of the large concentration of mana, Tetrandite is fairly common, manifesting as both Fade Crystals and Dream Seeds.
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