Venom Crystal of the Accord

Venom Crystal of the Accord is a legendary talisman in Landorya. Its known origin is Forged collectively by the founding Venom-Sages of the Council of Tides, the crystal was grown over a century by feeding raw magical venom into a living coral lattice. It was consecrated as the physical embodiment of the Venom Accord, the sacred law restricting lethal toxin use among the Naga.. Its most cited abilities include Amplifies venomcraft spells cast through it, extending their range and potency, Can purify or corrupt water sources within a wide radius, and Acts as a ley-line anchor when submerged, stabilizing hydro-magical currents. Accounts also warn of a drawback: Any Naga who wields it with intent to unleash a lethal toxin in violation of the Venom Accord suffers the venom turning inward, ravaging their own body from wi…

The crystal presided over every major ratification of the Venom Accord, and its glow allegedly dimmed the night a rogue Venom-Sage poisoned the Nereid coastal delegation, nearly sparking a war between the two peoples. It was subsequently entrusted to the eldest Aquamancer of the Council of Tides, who carries it during all inter-civilizational negotiations. Rumours among Naiad emissaries claim the crystal has begun darkening at its core, suggesting someone of great power is quietly violating the Accord.