Post by Mizagium on Sept 8, 2013 13:26:55 GMT -5
Magestones
Magestones are the tool via which magic is possible. A magestone resembles a precious stone in nearly every way; only one very skilled in appraising gemstones would notice the subtle differences. Despite their superficial similarities with gems, magestones are much more…odd. They must be implanted in the body – just under the skin, but not deep enough to reach the bone; the fewer blood vessels it touches, the better. In this way, magestones display parasitic qualities, requiring a host organism in order to properly process magic.
Magestones will also “grow” while attached to the host. They will do this naturally, of course, over time expanding their crystalline form slightly, which poses little danger to the host. The real problems arise when a mage attempts to process more aether than a magestone is capable of. Initially, the stone will resist, but if pushed it will rapidly expand, allowing the sudden influx of aether through. This rapid expansion is dangerous, as the potential for creeping into the bone is high. This can also result if the mage repeatedly hits their limit without exceeding it.
Some theorize that magestones are actually a form of life, evidence by this growth and the need for a host. As well, many have reported witnessing magestones “breathe” in the aether field, producing shallow aether wells and plumes independent from the host. History says that magestone is found in the ground, mined like any other mineral, but no new veins of magestone have been discovered in centuries – many believe it has all be consumed.
Magestones are the tool via which magic is possible. A magestone resembles a precious stone in nearly every way; only one very skilled in appraising gemstones would notice the subtle differences. Despite their superficial similarities with gems, magestones are much more…odd. They must be implanted in the body – just under the skin, but not deep enough to reach the bone; the fewer blood vessels it touches, the better. In this way, magestones display parasitic qualities, requiring a host organism in order to properly process magic.
Magestones will also “grow” while attached to the host. They will do this naturally, of course, over time expanding their crystalline form slightly, which poses little danger to the host. The real problems arise when a mage attempts to process more aether than a magestone is capable of. Initially, the stone will resist, but if pushed it will rapidly expand, allowing the sudden influx of aether through. This rapid expansion is dangerous, as the potential for creeping into the bone is high. This can also result if the mage repeatedly hits their limit without exceeding it.
Some theorize that magestones are actually a form of life, evidence by this growth and the need for a host. As well, many have reported witnessing magestones “breathe” in the aether field, producing shallow aether wells and plumes independent from the host. History says that magestone is found in the ground, mined like any other mineral, but no new veins of magestone have been discovered in centuries – many believe it has all be consumed.
