The World Of Khoras - Physical World - Mineralogy - Crystals

Drellisian Crystal

This deep blue crystal is saturated with dark essence and radiates such in its light. The mere proximity of such a crystal disrupts the flow of magic and causes essence to curdle like sour milk. Drellisite is formed when certain crystals are exposed to dark essence for a great length of time. Drellisite, like Kirrallite, forms in shallow rock, near the surface. This stone is referred to as Takyran Holy Stone by the baenites and is an important element of the church of Takyr.

Drellisite is very rare and exceptionally valuable. A large piece of drellisite can unravel defensive spells, protective auras and the like. A thief so armed can sneak into a wizard's tower and not fear the wizard's protective spells. Such a stone can even the playing field. A smart warrior or thief can use a drellisian crystal to deal with magic without magical skill. However, drellisian crystals are so rare that most would not recognize it as such.

Wizards also prize these stones as they are valuable in spell research and the crafting of enchanted items. However, in such cases, the crystals are usually kept in heavily lead lined chests. The radiant energy from these crystals not only unravels spell energy, but also makes mages feel sick if they have spells prepared.