Sacred Artifacts

Sacred Artifacts, in a broad terminology, are inorganic objects that possess an amount of Sacred Arts or Elemental power. Furthermore, the channeled power into the object must be able to be then exerted in someway. This definition potentially states that there are hundreds of thousands of Sacred Artifacts across the multiverse, as imbuing an object with basic spells or Elemental fortifications is not difficult on a small scale. From this, the Crandis Federation created a method of categorizing these objects. The common understanding in todays world is that a "Sacred Artifact" is an object with an anomalously high amount of power or an object that has been blessed or created by a higher entity.

## Artifact Categorization

**Phi Level** : Artifacts of this categorization are normally everyday objects that go unnoticed from the local public. Whether it be a weapon with a small amount of Element, or an appliance that uses Elemental power to increase its function. They pose no threat, as the amount of power in each one is negligible compared to what a highly-trained combatant could perform.

**Chi Level**: These are objects, mainly weapons, that are often the baseline for what the public thinks are "Sacred Artifacts". Often created by high level Sacred Arts Masters or manufactured in Crandian laboratories, these artifacts often have 4-5 times the battle power than their non-Elemental counterparts. The mass amount of energy compressed in the object allows for the objects to normally exhibit some type of skill. For example, the swords used by certain legions of the Crandian Special Ops , known as Boost Swords, are swords with so much spatial energy compressed inside that they exhibit the ability to create localized sonic booms by manipulating space. The main drawback of these weapons is that they often break after long-term use, as very few materials are able to withstand the large amount of energy compression within the object.

**Psi Level**: These are Sacred Artifacts that are often in myths and legends, or artifacts that were created by a higher being with a plethora of knowledge on Sacred Arts and Elements. Unsanctioned artifacts of this level are considered highly illegal in the Crandis Federation, and those who own a Psi level artifact will likely be targeted by the Crandian Special Ops. Good examples of these level of artifacts are those made by Hephaestus, The Blood Timbs, and the Boom stick.

Benefits of these artifacts include:

* an inability to break from long-term use. Often highly resilient due to their density of power, the materials and methods used to craft them are highly secretive but result in an artifact that can last for millennia, and be used many times per day.
* While not true for every Psi Sacred Artifact, many absorb power from their users to sustain their incredible power. This makes some Sacred Artifacts incredibly difficult to use, if not lethal to some individuals with low power. However, if the user can properly use the weapon, it can form a unique bond with its wielder to create even stronger battle power.
* Many exhibit properties that can surpass even Level 7 Sacred Arts Masters, specifically they are able to cast spells or have abilities that are currently unable to be replicated in the form of a Sacred Art.

Overall, Psi artifacts are low in number, with estimates proposing that only 150-170 exist in the multiverse. This shows their extreme difficulty to create.

## Trivia

* Each of the Omniblade's shattered pieces can be considered a Psi level artifact, but it is thought that the true Omniblade would be so powerful that it would be exempt from any true categorization.