Mana Crystal

Properties

Material Characteristics

Mana Crystals are solid crystalline matter that refract light within themselves. Their colour changes with time and the strength of magic nearby or within the crystal.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Mana Crystals contain a vast well of Magic-Based Energy, which can be discharged or used through various means. Mana Crystals are the condensed form of Aetherite.

Geology & Geography

Mana Crystals are found in high-magic environments amongst large quantities of Mana Crystals.

Origin & Source

When magic in an area becomes too strong, it causes Mana Crystals to form on various surfaces or in small airborne quantities.

Life & Expiration

After being harvested, the Mana Crystal has an unknown length of time before the mana inside dissipates, leaving the crystal clear and with a similar composition to quartz.

History & Usage

Discovery

The discovery of Mana Crystals predates written history, references made to them dating back to the earliest excavated records and of the many other lost civilisations. Despite their omnipresence, the discovery of a new source of Mana Crystals drives people into a frenzy kin to a gold rush, aptly named a "Crystal Rush", which has been the bane and boon of thousands of people throughout history.

Everyday use

Mana Crystals are used to assist mages and power certain devices.

Refinement

With expert care, Mana Crystals can focus their charge into a single crystal to increase efficiency, but if care is not taken then the process becomes dangerous.

Manufacturing & Products

Mana Crystals are the key component in a variety of electronic and magical devices, helping to focus magic or provide electrical charge.

Hazards

If large amounts of energy is transferred into a small enough crystal, the Mana Crystal will begin to crack before violently exploding and letting out a discharge of Magic-Based Energy.

Environmental Impact

If Mana Crystals begin to take in magic in a low-magic environment, living organisms in the vicinity will begin to weaken and die.

Reusability & Recycling

Mana Crystals that have lost their magic can be reinfused with magic for later use.

Type

Ore/Mineral

Rarity

Uncommon

Odor

Odorless

Taste

Tasteless

Color

Constantly Fluctuating

Boiling / Condensation Point

N/A

Melting / Freezing Point

N/A

Common State

Solid