Mana Condensation

A natural phenomenon on Gaea that occurs when two or more sources of Mana moving in opposing directions or which have significant differences in intensity collide with one another. While these flows tend to redirect one another to varying degrees, the change in direction forced on one or the other tends to result a some of this energy having its motion halted or reversed, causing it to either stagnate in place and slowly accrete or condense back into the flows it originated from. In both cases the effect results in the creation of relatively dense pockets or bands of magical energy that are compressed to the point of becoming physically tangible. This process creates Manatite, Elementite, and Occultite.
This is an extremely common phenomenon on Gaea, but due to the regular movements of Mana created by living things, any accretions produced by the day-to-day activities of living things are normally disrupted rather than being allowed to collect. Other flows of Mana, such as the Auras of living things, can potentially jar loose these accretions and pockets of stagnant energy while they are still in the microscopic state, preventing noticeable formation. However, in areas where such Mana flows regularly interact and are not commonly disrupted, or where they've been intentionally cultivated, sufficient condensate can build up to create what appears to crystalline formations. These are stable and can be harvested for use.
Category:Canon
Category:Gaea
Category:Magic
Category:Mana
Category:Lore
Category:Metaphysics