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Mana Crystal

Mana Crystals are the solidified form of mana, created naturally when Mana Oil hardens and crystallises over time. They are most often found in caves and caverns, rarely growing larger than 7,5 cm. (~3 in.). , yet always shimmering with an inner brilliance. In their pure state, they are a deep, radiant blue, though impurities within the mana can alter their colour. To the touch, they feel exactly like quartz and share its hardness. Mana Crystals can be set aflame; they do not burn in the ordinary sense but instead fizzle away in a cascade of blue sparks, much like sparklers. Ingesting them does not cause any magical effects on the body, but they may cause damage to your organs; instead, they are treasured for their ability to serve as conduits. Artificers and spellcasters value them highly, for the crystals are stable vessels of magical energy, capable of channelling mana without corruption or decay to make Magical Catalysts. 

Mana Oil

Mana Oil is far rarer and far more dangerous. It is liquid mana, pooling deep beneath Azura in hidden reservoirs. Occasionally, however, small springs may be discovered in the lands of Tykonia, where the substance seeps to the surface. In appearance, it is strikingly similar to olive oil, sharing its smooth texture and subtle scent, yet it glimmers faintly blue, betraying its otherworldly nature. Like the crystals, pure Mana Oil is always blue, though its colour may shift if impurities are present. When burned, it behaves like candle oil, producing a steady flame that radiates a soft, blue glow. 

Despite its beauty, Mana Oil is perilous. Magic users have drunk it before, restoring a quarter of their lost mana. However, it is an action that only a few desperate magic users dare to attempt in life-or-death scenarios. Its consumption inflicts a chronic, life-threatening mana-related illness known as Manacra. Once a person is affected by Manacra, they will display different symptoms a few days after its onset, which will worsen over three to five years. At first, it weakens the body with coughing and breathing difficulty, but continued consumption inevitably leads to partial or complete blindness, progressive frailty of one's body, and eventually death. Thus, while it is revered for its power, most who know its dangers handle it with extreme caution.