Ku'uh Crystals (Koo ooh)
Ku'uh Crystals are crystalized magic found only on Evenea. Each variant does has a different color and effect, though the cleavage of the crystals is the same.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Ku'uh crystals have perfect prismatic cleavage and are transparent to opaque that mildly glow with magical energy.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Ku'uh crystals are solidified magic, and as such are able to manifest that magic when used properly.
Geology & Geography
Due to the high concentration of magics on Evenea, Ku'uh crystals are common, though variants of these crystals may be locally rare.
History & Usage
History
Ku'uh crystals have been used as long as man has been alive, and maybe even longer. True Dragons, Archfey, and Elementals have used these crystals for most of their existence as well.
Discovery
No one knows who discovered these first.
Everyday use
Ku'uh crystals are commonly used to power certain amenities powered by magic and magic items.
Cultural Significance and Usage
Different races and regions have different uses. For example, in Indeljar Fire Ku'uh crystals are used to make a heater-like apparatus while in the Kalth the same type of crystal are used as a sign of wealth.
Industrial Use
Dvardai and Naaludai use many types of crystals in their machinations.
Refinement
Ku'uh crystals generally don't need to be refined, though some are polished and cut for jewelry and embelishments.
Hazards
Some variants of Ku'uh crystal possess dangerous side-effects, and there are possibilities of some exploding.
Environmental Impact
Environmentally, Ku'uh crystals don't cause any hazards and are a sign of magical balance in the areas they are found.
Reusability & Recycling
Due to their crystalling nature, Ku'uh crystals can't be re-used and their magical aspects are not infinite. They can be recharged with the right know-how, but once broken, they are useless.
Distribution
Trade & Market
Ku'uh crystals are a commonly traded item between nations. Indeljar exports a large quantity of a type of Ice Ku'uh crystal called Enchanted Ice, Illusory, and Wind crystals; Empyria exports a high quantity of Water, Acid, and Earth Ku'uh crystals; Yllithr exports Light, Life, and Metal Ku'uh crystals; Kalukkenjar exports Time, Water, and Shadow crystals; Fahliilenjar exports Dark, Shadow, and Stone crystals; Kalthinjar exports Fire, Life, and Wind crystals; Yandaijar exports Lightning, Explosive, and Stone crystals; Hallojar exports Life, Poison, and Creation crystals; and Urrudea exports Crystal, Void, and Ende crystals.
Law & Regulation
Handling certain Ku'uh crystals are prohibited due to their volatile nature.
Type
Metaphysical
Value
50 gp
Rarity
common
Color
variable
Density
similar to quartz
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