Demon Spit

Deep red tear drops of magic crystal, found across the Underdark in varying sizes and of differing power levels. While repeatedly proven to be as stable a power source as regular magic crystals, cultural hang ups stop their widespread use, and accidents that occur around these crystals are often attributed back to them by superstitious Goblinoids.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Tear shaped, perfectly smooth with a razor sharp point. Demon spit crystals come in a variety of shades and sizes, one of the largest discovered was the size of a house and of a deep shade of blood red.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Largely identical to a regular magical crystal, it can act as power source for magic circuits except will give off a red light rather than white/blue.

Geology & Geography

The material can be found across the Underdark, often dug up accidentally during architectural or construction digs. Certain areas have a denser presence of the crystals.

Origin & Source

The origin myth, from which much of the superstition around them stems goes as such: "When Goblins rejected the gods and bound them to their will they were approached by the devils, who offered a great price in exchange for the gods, however the goblins, tempted again by their curiosity began refitting the Binding Spike during negotiations. Not being as foolish as the Gods, the devils spat upon their counter offer and left negotiations. That is why across the Underdark one can find these red, tear shaped, magic crystals.

Life & Expiration

As with regular magic crystals, they will largely regulate their own power until tapped by a magic powered device or creature.

History & Usage

History

The Lich Emperor Fthugn used these extensively for rituals, power all manner of machine and object with them. Notably paintings of the time depict a red light instead of blue in lamps, showing the wide spread adoption of them once used by the Emperor. This all came to an end when a great bell being forged for a ceremony with a large Demon spit clapper, however when the bell detached itself from the roof, crushing both the Lich Emperor and his Fylactory, superstition in Demonspit began a new. Since it has bee established that he was more than likely assasinated by his successor.

Hazards

Testing has proven that there are no negative effects to Demon spit, yet superstition persists that it is badluck to do so, and you invite tragedy upon yourself by possesing or using any.

Odor

Smell faintly of rotting cherries, sweet but tart.

Taste

Sweet and Ashen, like caramel and soot.

Color

Varying shades of red, usually semi-transparent