Primal crystals

Certain rare, powerful crystals have been discovered throughout Archestria, each containing different kinds of potent magic. They are far more powerful than regular gems and minerals, and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.

Red

Red crystals seem to bestow information.

Examples found:

• Aradince's stone hovel in Kazzin Forest (2022-10-15 Exploring Salmund)

Magic items created with this crystal:

• Headband of intellect
• Gem of seeing

Orange

Tarhoun's research into orange crystals has shown that they have transmutive properties.

Examples found:

• The dark ritual used by Argessa
• Dropped by the mad balor in 2023-04-29 The Ancient Laboratory

Yellow

Yellow crystals glow brightly and are warm to the touch. Tarhoun's research has discovered that light and fire spells briefly enhance the respective properties of the crystal.

Examples found:

• Deep in the Sunken Fort
• Power sources in the @ancie

Magic items created with this crystal:

• Sunblade

Green

Tarhoun's research has revealed that green crystals can bestow minor telepathy.

Examples found:

• The top of the Staff of the Emerald Feather
• The farspeaking ritual in The Watchers' Den

Magic items created with this crystal:

• Helm of comprehend languages

Blue

Blue crystals glow faintly and are cold to the touch. Tarhoun's research of blue crystals shows that they resist and repel energy and magic, and can contain a persistent ongoing spell.

Examples found:

• Tarhoun found one that fell from the night sky
• A reverse-gravity chamber found in The Scar

Magic items created with this crystal:

• Brooch of shielding

Purple

Tarhoun's research indicates that purple crystals have necromantic properties.

Examples found:

• Taken from the Collector (2023-02-25 Travel: Umberton)