Charge Crystals

Properties

Material Characteristics

A light blue, prism-shaped crystal. Crystals can range from mere inches all the way to meters in size.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Charge crystals possess the unique ability to attract, contain, and then discharge visible bolts of electricity. The strength of the attraction is concurrent to the size of both the electrical charge and the size of the crystals. Larger crystals can attract the smallest of charges from large distances, while smaller crystals require close proximity or large pulses, such as that from lightning.
Charge crystals have a maximum charge limit, dependent upon their size. Upon reaching this limit, electricity is then released back into the surrounding environment at random, unless it is attracted by another source such as a nearby charge crystal.
While containing electricity, the crystals will also emit a white glow. The strength of this glow is dependent upon the amount of stored up electricity within.

Geology & Geography

Found only in the Lightning Fields . This is the only part of Kostea that contains them, though the crystals number in the thousands allowing for a constant supply.

History & Usage

Everyday use

Charge Crystals can be used for a variety of purposes, including recreational. Some uses include alternative light sources, magic tricks, and alternative power sources for devices such as plasma balls.

Industrial Use

Charge crystals can be used in a variety of machinery as a replacement for traditional circuitry, and large crystals have also been utilized in the creation of large power plants.

Refinement

The crystals can be cut and polished into a variety of shapes while retaining their light blue coloring and electrical properties.

Hazards

Charge crystals can carry a large risk if not handled properly. Their absorption and subsequent discharge of electricity can lead to incidents, ranging from simple zaps to highly dangerous electrocutions.

Environmental Impact

Charge crystals have no environmental impact usually. However, the large amounts that are clustered together in Lightning Fields  make the region hazardous to travelers due to frequent lightning strikes and ground discharges,

Reusability & Recycling

Charge crystals can be reused repeatedly without consequence. However, crystals cannot be put back together once cut or broken.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Charge crystals are traded throughout Kostea for their use in a variety of products.

Storage

When not in use, Charge Crystals should be placed into electrically insulated storage to avoid the crystals from absorbing electricity from nearby sources. Smaller crystals do not hold as large of a risk, however extreme electrical jolts still carry the risk of being attracted to the crystals.

Law & Regulation

Trade of the resource is regulated between nations as a common good, but general use is not heavily restricted.

Type

Ore/Mineral

Rarity

semi-rare

Odor

none when uncharged. When charged, a burnt electrical scent

Taste

cold and bitter when uncharged, hot and burnt when charged.

Color

shades of blue and white, the more charged the brighter the color.

Common State

Solid

Related Locations

• Kostea