The Goods of Thyrion: Mana Sources

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Mana Sources

Magic of all kinds is powered by an intangible essence called mana. Mana suffuses the earth and flows in the wind, but humans are incapable of tapping into this mana directly. To harness this mystical energy, magi capture it in specially designed crystals. Anyone who wishes to cast magical spells or utilize magical weapons must collect a number of these crystals. Mana crystals shatter as soon as they are touched, infusing the recipient with raw magical power.

As with Healing Vials, Mana Crystals are extremely fragile and cannot be transported, for they would shatter the instant an adventurer placed them in his pack.

	Blue Mana
	There are two distinct varieties of mana in Thyrion: blue and green. Magi trap mana in different-shaped crystals, the better to easily distinguish what type of mana is stored therein. The blue mana crystal is a rare jewel indeed.

	Green Mana
	Green mana crystals are no less rare than blue mana crystals. They are used to power any spells or weapons that the blue variety cannot affect.

	Combined Mana
	On some occasions, mages capture mana of both sorts in a single crystal. These crystals are invariably red, and somewhat larger than the vessels containing blue or green mana individually.

	Krater of Might
	The ultimate container of mana is called a Krater of Might. Unlike mana crystals, these vessels may be carried from place to place and used when necessary. They contain sufficient power to fully infuse a single human to maximum mana capacity.