Thantine

 General Information 

A unique magical crystal, Thantine can mainly be found forming near Cauldron Spots or locations with heavy magic usage. It is not fully understood how they naturally form, but some speculate that they are a natural countermeasure to large Cauldron Spots to ensure their magical energy does not grow out of hand.

Thantine has a unique magical property in that it serves as a countermeasure to enemy spellcasters. When in the presence of the crystals, they cause any spellcasting to be negated by suppressing the magical energy within them, as well as temporarily blocking out their connection to the Cauldron or any Cauldron spots nearby. If a spellcaster finds themselves drawing too close to a large portion of Thantine, it will cause them to begin shaking uncontrollably and feel as if something is tugging at their body from the inside; this is not exclusive to only spellcasters though, as by technicality everyone has the potential for magic usage even without knowing spells. Its magic suppressing properties are even capable of slowly draining the power of magical items if exposed around them for too long. This has earned Thantine the name of "magic magnets."

 Appearance 

Thantine differentiates itself from normal crystals formed near Cauldron Spots by their dark violet coloration. They are semi transparent and have a rugged rock shape. In every piece of Thantine, a subtle glowing sphere of purple light is stored inside. When active, the sphere will grow brighter and larger within the crystal and occasionally pulsate.

 Usage 

This crystal's magical suppressing properties have made them a highly effective tool in defending against sieges with heavy magic prowess. Many major kingdoms use Thantine to protect the outer walls of important cities, building structures called Thantine Lamps to protect against enemy spellcasters. Not only can Thantine suppress spellcasters magic though, their magical field of influence also serves as makeshift force fields. If for example a magic missile were to be fired from a distance towards a wall protected by a Thantine Lamp, if it is within its field of influence, it will cause the magical to quickly dissipate before damaging anything. Depending on the size and number of Thantine clusters used, however, it may not be able to defend against higher level spells.