Artifacts

Artifacts are wonderous items in the world, some are capable of amazing things.

## Crystals

### History

Crystals are inscribed rocks of varying appearance and sizes that contain powerful sealed magic. They were invented when the Yudex Family of magic knights collaborated with the craftsmen of the Kaiser Family. Due to the events of the prologue, the ability to use, create, or modify crystals is nearly extinct as it was mostly a Yudex artform. Attempts at reviving the artform led to the creation of lesser powerful crystal shards and shards, which are dissected versions of whole crystals.

### Power

Whole crystals, crystal shards, and shards all contain magical spells with whole crystals being the most powerful and potentially world-altering to shards which contain lower level spells. All crystals act as spellcasting focuses.

### Known Shards

* **Shard of Lesser Chain Lightning** - A shard belonging to Helna Durning, this shard was a family heirloom in the form of an amulet and is currently in Mai Everheart's possession. It was accidently used by Helna during the of events of "Helna's Rescue" and used again during the events of "Road to the Underdark", it was capable of heavily injuring several party members at once. It has an opaque blue appearance, polished and smooth. SoC.
* **Shard of Cordon of Arrows** - A shard currently in Yuul's possession and formally belonging to a traveling ranger, this shard is glass-like appearance and quite small. It was accidently used when colliding with a catalyst stone during the events of "Road to the Underdark".

### Known Crystal Shards

* **Crystal Shard of Greater Arcane Gate** - An original Yudex shard composed of two shards. It has a light blue crystalline appearance and is about the size of a strawberry. It has all the properties of Arcane Gate but can link two areas without needing sight with a bright blue portal. This crystal shard was passed down and currently belongs to the Rift, who is trying to study it to learn more about crystals.

### Known Whole Crystals

* **The Black Door** - An incomplete whole crystal harboring a collection of crystal shards marked with dark power. The current source of the Lautir's nearly bottomless supply of magic and is currently kept in a hidden area sustaining itself through a ritual along with Sigmund’s true self. Prime to be one of the most powerful whole crystals in existence, and one of the largest. Its purpose is to bridge Sains’ dimension with this one.

## Relics

Relics are typically crafted unique pieces of equipment with varying capabilities or purpose.

### Known Relics

* **The Collective** - A fabled all-seer relic that reveals information on nearly anything and everything in the world. It is said to be ancient, with every single interaction made with the wielder adding to its database, amassing a collection of knowledge. Currently unknown in location, most can’t confirm its existence. Currently being targeted by the Odyssey and Cygnus.
* **Pylon** - A magic repelling device originating from Alasaluud used by the locals to defend against the hunters. It has two components, one piece is in the hands of The Wolf while the other is in possession of The Hunters. The Hunters currently do not understand how the Pylon operates.
* **Cygnus' Token** - A coin bearing the symbol of a white swan that activates under unknown conditions. Is capable of contacting Cygnus nearly immediately.