File: jayose/Jayose Library: The Crystal.txt

The Crystal that brings light to Yliakum is an enormous raw stone of purest transparency and hangs from the roof of the stalactite’s internal cave.

Named the Azure Sun by the Ylians, the crystal emits what the Observatorium scientists call ’infrared and visible light,’ whatever that means. The energy is suitable for the growth of plants, and the survival of many animals, vegetables, and mineral species. As you go down the levels, each is still lit but successively dimmer. At the seventh level the radiation is just enough to penetrate the lake and light it, while on the first level it is so strong that it allows wonderful crops and the breeding of many goujahs, which provide milk and meat.

To the great regret of scientists, the high levels of radiation from the Crystal keep them from examining too closely. Using logic and common sense, scientists concluded that its radiation dissociates all matter within 12m, except for the rock that holds it. However, since the Crystal is such a powerful source of magic, some fools will dare to get too close and risk the dangers. So far, not one has succeeded. Indeed, being sent to the Crystal is sometimes used as a form of capital punishment because it brings about the true death with certainty.