Defense Crystal

Defense Crystal
Neibblelung Defense Crystals are exceptional large and expertly cut Kysim Crystals. Their function is altered based on size, clarity, cut, and aether manipulation, but all defense crystals share some basic traits. They are at least 25 cubic feet with the largest being 1280 cubic feet. They are pale pink to dark red in color, ranging between completely transparent to nearly opaque. They serve as foci for powerful, stored ritual spells, with the cut of the crystal recreating the original spell whenever activated. The crystals themselves are powered by either refined kysim reactors, or powerful spell casters directly feeding them aether.

During the Golden Age of Neibblelung, the borders of the city-state were defended by a series of these crystals. During that time their territory was nearly unassailable, with few even making the attempt.

Common applications for defense crystals were the storage and discharge of powerful evocations and conjurations upon invading forces. However, some of the larger crystals, such as the one at Herchdall, were able to create barriers that could completely separate Neibblelung from Jasmund.

By ID 7970 only one defense crystal is known to exist. It is currently held by the Knights of St Conrad in the high basilica of Herchdall.