The Crystals of Power are powerful Elven magical artefacts created before the division of the Elven race during the Sundering. Two mighty Elven wizards created artefacts of great power for the Elven captains and admirals of what later became the High Elf Navy. Many of the Crystals of Power created then survive to this day.[1a]
However, during the Ulthuani civil war of the Sundering, some of these crystals fell into the hands of the Dark Elves, through deceit, theft or betrayal. The original subtle and non-aggressive abilities of these items have been malevolently warped over the centuries so that they suit the needs of the Dark Elves better. Some have been seized by Dark Elf Beastmasters and now aid them during their summoning and spell-weaving, while others are used by Druchii captains to enhance the vessels of the Dark Elf Fleet.[1a]
Notable Crystals of Power[]
Ikonarashk - Ikonarashk is the name given by the Dark Elves to this deep purple-coloured stone. When the correct chants are spoken over Ikonarashk it allows a Beastmaster to communicate with the mind of a sea monster.[1b]
Irshkileth - Irshkileth is a deep red jewel and pulses to life when blood is spilled upon it. When the life force of a sacrificial victim is poured into its sponge-like surface it begins to emit a purring noise that can be used to heal a sea monster.[1b]
Wild Mind - When a sea monster is not performing as its controlling Beastlord wishes they speak words of power and magical lightning strikes out from the Wild Mind, allowing the Beastmaster to control their charges with more skill. It can prevent Triton from using using his ability to turn the sea beasts against the Dark Elves.[1b]
True-Seeker - The True-Seeker stone was originally a device used by High Elf captains to glance into the future. It is now a large, black stone that sits upon a bronze cradle in the middle of a ship's deck and draws all the available light into itself. Yet, despite the gloom it creates, it also helps to guide the Reaper Bolt Throwers that are mounted on the vessel. Each bolt thrower is bathed in an aura of darkness and they move and fire with unparalleled speed while under the crystal's influence.[1b]