Arcanoform
An arcanoform was the classification given to physical substances that served as a dense source of archons. Arcanoforms were usually some type of crystal, which were used as the fuel or batteries for magical devices and tools.
List of Legerian Arcanoforms
- Ugrite (anti-arcanoform)
Arcanoform Formation & Erosion #
Arcanoforms were deposits of archons trapped within physical elements, resulting in the formation of crystals. Many arcanoforms were naturally occurring, being found within the bowels of the earth--formed from the magical nature of Legere itself. Arcanoforms could also be formed from certain magical activity. For example, during The Battle of Nokkville, a massive arcanoform formed at the base of Pitch's tower in response to the intense magic being channeled to complete the Ritual of Demonic Awakening. Certain mages could also opt to store their own magic in smaller, artifically manufactured arcanoforms.
"Junk" Arcanoforms
Not every arcanoform was useful. Many arcanoforms were so stable that more magical energy was required to release the energy stored within, resulting in a net loss of arcane energy.
Arcanoforms had a limited amount of arcane energy stored in them, and would erode as they were used up. Most arcanoforms were so magically dense that total erosion of a small crystal could take up to 100 years assuming non-stop usage. Of course, different arcanoforms had different magical densities. The Djinnstones used in djinnblade technology had low magical density, meaning that it was quicker to deplete (and therefore erode) such a material. In the meantime, Vis Crystals had high magical density, allowing them to provide arcane energy for what could feel like forever.