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The crystal has a unique ability to combine with and amplify the power of a variety of other gemstones, such as the [[Sol Emerald|Sol Emeralds]]. As such it can also combine with the [[Infinity Stones]], though they did not coexist in in the Vultroverse until the events of [[Story:Vultro and the Spider-Women]]. | The crystal has a unique ability to combine with and amplify the power of a variety of other gemstones, such as the [[Sol Emerald|Sol Emeralds]]. As such it can also combine with the [[Infinity Stones]], though they did not coexist in in the Vultroverse until the events of [[Story:Vultro and the Spider-Women]]. | ||
Its power was created on [[Eilaela]] over a thousand years ago by Thaulon the Fox. She enchanted the crystal to give its wielder an incredible power, but only if they also possessed fox lineage. The catch is that if the user had desired to use its power out of greed or malice, the crystal would slowly corrupt their soul. | |||
When it was eventually brought to Earth in the following centuries, its abilities were lost to time, and it became buried in the caves of South Island. | |||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
The crystal was for many years not named, due to Archmund not knowing the true power it | The crystal was for many years not named, due to Archmund not knowing the true power it contained. | ||
Its current name was given by Obelus, and comes from the Japanese 症 (Shō), meaning disease, And 天 (Ten), meaning imperial or heavenly. Together the literal translation is "Imperial Disease Crystal." After studying its nature, Obelus chose this name to represent the corrupting power that it gives the wielder, which seems to deteriorate their mental health over time. | Its current name was given by Obelus, and comes from the Japanese 症 (Shō), meaning disease, And 天 (Ten), meaning imperial or heavenly. Together the literal translation is "Imperial Disease Crystal." After studying its nature, Obelus chose this name to represent the corrupting power that it gives the wielder, which seems to deteriorate their mental health over time. | ||