Crystalograph
In the entryway of a grand temple, a grand argangement of crystals hangs down towards the earth. They glow in all the colors of the rainbow and seem to radiate their color onto the very air, mixing and matching into a truly magical creation.
Across the world one will find the elemental magics stored in crystals of all sizes. These are often made by the most powerful Mages, creating a testament to their power. What is less known is that less powerful mages will often be taught crystal making as a basic use of their abilities, and that it is often picked up as a hobby. Creating crystals never meant to be used, except for the enjoyment of the viewer. What makes this possible is the Crystalograph, an object that focuses elemental energy into gem form, and allows the user to customize and play with the properties of their magic.
Firstly, in form, the shape of the crystal can easily be altered to create any shape out of facets. The system becomes easier as one works with it, the easiest to learn, and the hardest to master.
Secondly, in coloring, when using multiple energies, you can paint over the crystal with that energy. This is the hardest to initially "get" but the easiest to master.
Finally, mixing the energies inside can be mixed to form new ones and create unique effects. The magical energies can also be made to clash within the crystal, to create pyrotechnic effects.
The process was then refined across many generations of Tinkerers. The modern design is sold in almost every country worldwide and is utilized by both hobbyists and professionals alike.
Some lenses during the manufacturing process
The Lense is often made from glass in low end devices, and crystal in higher end editions. This had little to no effect on actual product quality but is used to market to upper-class clients.
Across the world one will find the elemental magics stored in crystals of all sizes. These are often made by the most powerful Mages, creating a testament to their power. What is less known is that less powerful mages will often be taught crystal making as a basic use of their abilities, and that it is often picked up as a hobby. Creating crystals never meant to be used, except for the enjoyment of the viewer. What makes this possible is the Crystalograph, an object that focuses elemental energy into gem form, and allows the user to customize and play with the properties of their magic.
Mechanics
Crystalization
The devices use several specialized lenses to focus the energy on a given point, giving the magic a physical form as it is compacted into a physical form. An example of a basic elemental crystal. These would likely be the work of a hobbyist
Customization
On the device, a variety of nobs allow for the changing and mixing of energies. There are several key ways that one can change a crystal.Firstly, in form, the shape of the crystal can easily be altered to create any shape out of facets. The system becomes easier as one works with it, the easiest to learn, and the hardest to master.
Secondly, in coloring, when using multiple energies, you can paint over the crystal with that energy. This is the hardest to initially "get" but the easiest to master.
Finally, mixing the energies inside can be mixed to form new ones and create unique effects. The magical energies can also be made to clash within the crystal, to create pyrotechnic effects.
Creation
Invention
As with most inventions, it spawned from a gap in technology. A Tinkerer noticed that mages spent a long time attempting to create very basic crystals. So, they attempted to apply the principle that could be used to focus light, to focus magic in a similar way. The original design was extremely rudimentary, only being able to process one type of Mage energy into random crystals.The process was then refined across many generations of Tinkerers. The modern design is sold in almost every country worldwide and is utilized by both hobbyists and professionals alike.
Manufacturing
Materials
The crystalograph is made from a variety of metals for the chassis, often strong, heat resistance metals such as steel or iron. Often lower end devices will get more common metals and will have a tendency to have issues with large amounts of energy as a result.The Lense is often made from glass in low end devices, and crystal in higher end editions. This had little to no effect on actual product quality but is used to market to upper-class clients.
Assembly
The items are assembled manually, usually by a mundane craftsperson. The work is similar to clock-making with precise assembly of various lenses and gears.
A modern Crystolograph, with built in telegraph features.
Invented by: Unknown Tinkerer
Rarity: Uncommon, may require journey to another city to acquire.
Weight: 10 lbs.
Dimensions: 6 in. tall, 1 ft wide, 6in long
Price: Ranges from 100 to 1000 silver piece
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