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 ===== Spancrystals =====
+The single most important development in modern Magitech, Spancrystals are a unique formation of magically infused mineral that accumulates under ideal circumstances within the Span. These crystals are valued for their ability to be charged with - and hold - pure magical energy, which can then be expended in other sources.
+Every major Magitechnical develop of the past century has relied upon Spancrystals as a means of power supply, either as an embedded element or as a replaceable battery. This technology ranges from the Engines of Spanships - which possess a cradle of Spancrystals at their core - to the firing mechanisms for Arclock weapons, and every mundane item in between.
+However, because of the events of the Foulheart, where Spancrystals were used to secret corruptive energy across the Shards, Spancrystals are now a regulated commodity within the Accord. Trade and ownership of Spancrystals requires a level of registration and licensing, and being caught with unlicensed Spancrystals is a serious criminal offense within Accord territory, and in the territory of its allies.
+==== Recharging Spancrystals ====
+Spancrystals are great reservoirs of magical capability, but do not generate power on their own, and need to be actively recharged. Thankfully, they can be recharged in a number of ways;
+=== Natural Charge ===
+Spancrystals can be recharged naturally, though it requires specific conditions and circumstances. As the name suggests, Spancrystals have a particular affinity, and are created of and by, the Span.
+By the nature of how Shards exist in the Span, the energy of the Span is too diluted by the Shards themselves to empower a a spancrystal on its own - but when exposed to the raw void of the Span a spancrystal slowly regains charge; pulling power from the Span itself.
+When exposed to the Span, a Spancrystal regains 1d4 Charges for every 4 hours exposed in that manner. This cannot occur while on a Shard, unless the Shard has an attribute that suggests otherwise.
+=== Magical Storms ===
+Magical storms are not uncommon in the Shards, and they present a valuable opportunity to restore the energy in Spancrystals. When exposed to a Magical Storm for at least one hour, a spancrystal regenerates charges based on the storm type,
+=== Recharging Services and Stations ===
+With the increase demand for Magitechnical devices, and the propagation of personal devices such as Castcoins and Heartlinks, there has become a market for the charging of Spancrystals. While not cheap, the bulk storage of magical energy at Spancrystal Banks are available for those who need them.
+At any Spancrystal Bank, you can recharge 1 Charge of any licensed Spancrystal for 10 Marks.
+__**Kipptech Charging Stations**__
+Kipptech, Berus’ premier magitechnical development firm, has unveiled a series of fully automated Spancrystal charging stations across Tidehold, New Berus, and other major colonies. A boxlike booth found along major roads, a KCS Machine can quickly charge a Spancrystal, for the same price as found at any Spancrystal Bank!
+=== The Spancrystal Market ===
+Spanmarks, exchanging for a Spancrystal.
+__**Blackmarket Spancrystals**__