[His tone blurs into melancholy as he considers his explanation.]
Crystals in Valisthea are essential for the practice of magic. Most people cannot use magic without a crystal to channel the aether, the energy of our world. So, we've come to rely on them for many aspects of life.
But, as you can imagine, no power comes without repercussion. Those who can use magic without a crystal, known as Bearers, are often mistreated. And the land itself suffers—the crystals absorb aether from the environment, leading to its slow decay.
To be honest, I prefer the relative simplicity of gems.
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[His tone blurs into melancholy as he considers his explanation.]
Crystals in Valisthea are essential for the practice of magic. Most people cannot use magic without a crystal to channel the aether, the energy of our world. So, we've come to rely on them for many aspects of life.
But, as you can imagine, no power comes without repercussion. Those who can use magic without a crystal, known as Bearers, are often mistreated. And the land itself suffers—the crystals absorb aether from the environment, leading to its slow decay.
To be honest, I prefer the relative simplicity of gems.