Essence Rune
Essence runes are a type of magical gem that houses a soul and has a variety of uses, namely to power golems.
Origins and Influence
Essence runes are usually created by skilled magical artificers that draw power from the Aether. They take a great deal of time and power to create, and as such are rather rare. In order to be functional, essence runes must house a soul from the underworld. The more powerful the soul, the more uses it has. After the death of Gregory, every essence rune in Aegea was destroyed.
Uses
Users of certain types of magic that tap into the soul can use an essence rune as a battery to cast their spells, but this is rarely seen as there are cheaper ways to achieve the same end. These runes are mainly used to animate golems that are more powerful than the standard variety. A truly powerful soul placed in a high-quality essence rune, when used to bring a golem to life, can best the strongest of heroes.
The Elysian Anima
After the Fall of Poseidon, a unique and nearly indestructible essence rune was created. More to come... when the campaign advances. :)
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