KellyB
Minstrel
I have a story idea I'm working on, but have a question. In my story, the magic users have a crystal or gemstone of some kind that they wear on a chain around their neck. It is what they use to cast their spells. They can't just conjure lightning bolts from their hand. They essentially store their magical energy into the crystal or gem through skin contact (they usually wear it at all times). They use the magical energy (not sure what I'm going to call it yet) stored in the crystal to cast the spell. The more energy stored in the crystal, the more powerful the spell. When a particularly powerful spell is cast, the energy is depleted and takes time to build up again. When the crystal is empty, it is clear, but when filled with magical energy it turns a color like red or blue or green, the more magic, the more vibrant the color (the color will vary with the magic user).
Anyway, what my question is, is what to call this crystal. I want to use something other than, say, amulet or talisman. Should I just make up a word, or does anyone know of a less common term I can use?
Anyway, what my question is, is what to call this crystal. I want to use something other than, say, amulet or talisman. Should I just make up a word, or does anyone know of a less common term I can use?