Synistra

Synistra (Pronounced Sin-Iss-Tra) is a crystal that is found across the whole Barbarus world. There are seven varieties of Synistra, each variety residing in one of the seven regions. All Synistra has positive and negative effects. The stronger willed an individual is, the longer they can resist the negative effects for. Synistra absorbs magic in a large area, and releases it in a small area, effectively concentrating magic into a smaller area. It can be used as a magic store. It is also used to imprison Despiles, and can allow a non-magic user to use magic.

The Phoenix clans use Synistra, implanting it into their bodies to use as a magic store.

Sloth
The Sloth gem is blue in colour and is mainly found in Barbarus. Its negative effects are laziness and indifference. Its positive effects are increased agility, speed and reflexes. It is used by the Blue Phoenix Clan.

Rage
The Rage gem is red in colour and is mainly found in The Sands of Strife. Its negative effects are increased agression and decreased intelligence. Its positive effects are increased strength and endurance. It is used by the Red Phoenix Clan.

Obssesion
The Obssesion gem is purple in colour and is mainly found in The Eruptus Archepeligo. Its negative effects are obssesion and increased severity of emotions. Its positive effects are creativity and persuasiveness. It is used by the Purple Phoenix Clan.

Fear
The Fear gem is black in colour and is mainly found in Subteraltus. Its negative effects are paranoia and hallucinations. Its positive effect is increased senses. It is used by the Black Phoenix Clan.

Hunger
The hunger gem is white in colour and is found mainly in Kuldberg. Its negative effects are an increased desire for sustenance and mental deterioration. Its positive effect is a decreased need for sustenance. It is used by the White Phoenix Clan.

Disease
The disease gem is green in colour and is mainly found in Demorena. Its negative effect is the spread of disease. Its positive effects are faster healing and immunity to diesease. It is used by the Emerald Phoenix Clan.

Arrogance
The arrogance gem is gold in colour and is mainly found in The Kalsean desert. Its negative effects are arrogance, stubborness and decreased rational thinking. Its positive effects are increased tactical thinking and increased fighting skill. It is used by the Gold Phoenix Clan.