add basic info on the crystal mine, mana blight, and raw magic

Campaigns/Aicardia/LoreTomes/Locations/TheCrystalMine.md

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+## The Mana Crystal Mine
+
+Situated a day’s journey from Aicardia, the Mana Crystal Mine is a vital source of both Liquid and Crystalline Mana. Its discovery has spurred economic growth and attracted adventurers, miners, and scholars alike.
+
+- **Liquid Mana Risks**:
+  - Pools of Liquid Mana often appear near veins of Crystalline Mana, posing significant dangers to workers.
+  - Strict safety protocols and enchanted protective gear are mandatory for miners working in these areas.
+
+- **Crystalline Mana Rewards**:
+  - The mine yields high-quality crystals used extensively in Aicardia’s magical industries.
+  - These crystals are also a major export, solidifying Aicardia’s reputation as a global hub for magical innovation.
+
+- **Impact on Society**:
+  - The mine has boosted Aicardia’s economy, creating jobs and fostering advancements in mana-handling technologies.
+  - It has also highlighted the stark contrast between the dangers of Liquid Mana and the stability of Crystalline Mana, influencing public perception of raw magical materials.
+
+- **Challenges**:
+  - Frequent collapses, accidental shattering of crystals, and contamination by Liquid Mana are ongoing hazards.
+  - Only the most skilled and experienced workers are permitted in high-risk zones, often under the supervision of artificers and magical engineers.

Campaigns/Aicardia/LoreTomes/ManaBlight.md

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+# Mana-Blight: The Curse of Liquid Mana
+
+Mana-Blight is a devastating affliction caused by exposure to the toxic and volatile energies of Liquid Mana. It represents one of the gravest risks associated with the handling of raw magical substances and has far-reaching consequences for both the individual and society at large.
+
+---
+
+## **Symptoms**
+
+Mana-Blight manifests in three primary ways:
+
+- **Loss of Connection to Magic**:
+
+  - Victims become effectively “dead to magic.”
+  - Enchanted items lose their enchantments upon contact with the afflicted.
+  - Spells directed at the victim or cast near them falter or dissipate entirely, as if repelled by an unseen force.
+
+- **Physical Deterioration**:
+
+  - Chronic fatigue and muscle weakness set in shortly after exposure.
+  - The skin develops an ashen tone, often accompanied by internal and external scarring.
+  - Over time, organs may begin to fail, compounding the victim’s suffering.
+
+- **Spiritual Damage**:
+
+  - The victim’s soul is “frayed,” disrupting its ability to channel or interact with magical energy.
+  - Traditional magical healing spells and potions fail entirely, leaving mundane medicine as the only recourse.
+
+---
+
+## **Stages of Mana-Blight**
+
+1. **Early Onset**:
+
+   - Mild fatigue, headaches, and a faint sense of disconnection from magical energy.
+   - Early into this phase, victims develop a silvery gold shimmer in the colors of their eyes, which begins to replace their original eye color.
+   - Enchanted items may flicker or temporarily deactivate only when held or directly interacted with.
+
+2. **Acute Phase**:
+
+   - Enchantments on items degrade irreversibly when held or touched.
+   - Spells targeting the afflicted or their immediate vicinity (within 5 feet) begin to falter.
+   - Victims experience severe pain and noticeable physical and spiritual decline.
+
+3. **Terminal Stage**:
+
+   - The victim becomes a null point for magic, with spells unraveling around them.
+
+---
+
+## **Treatment**
+
+- **Mortal Limitations**:
+
+  - No known mortal magic or alchemical remedy can cure Mana-Blight. The damage it causes to both body and soul is beyond the reach of traditional methods.
+
+- **Divine Intervention**:
+
+  - Only the direct intervention of a god or similar divine entity can restore a victim’s connection to magic.
+  - Such intervention often requires monumental effort, sacrifice, or acts of faith to attract divine attention.
+
+---
+
+## **Impact on Society**
+
+In a nation like Aicardia, where magic permeates nearly every aspect of life, Mana-Blight is particularly devastating:
+
+- **Social Ostracism**:
+
+  - Victims are often seen as cursed or dangerous due to their disruptive presence around magical tools and practices.
+  - They may be pitied, feared, or shunned, leading to a life of isolation.
+
+- **Economic Challenges**:
+
+  - Without access to enchanted tools, afflicted individuals find themselves unable to perform many types of skilled labor.
+  - They often require care and support, placing a burden on families or charitable organizations.
+
+- **Research and Exploitation**:
+
+  - Scholars and mages study Mana-Blight in hopes of finding a cure, but experiments are fraught with ethical dilemmas and risks.
+  - Some unscrupulous groups seek to exploit Mana-Blight victims for their unique “magic-nullifying” abilities, turning them into unwilling tools in anti-magic endeavors.
+
+---
+
+Mana-Blight serves as a grim reminder of the dangers inherent in harnessing raw magical energy, particularly in its volatile Liquid Mana form. While Aicardia’s advancements in magic have brought prosperity, the specter of Mana-Blight casts a shadow over those who dare to delve too deeply into the wellspring of magic.

Campaigns/Aicardia/LoreTomes/RawMagic.md

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+# Raw Mana in Aicardia
+
+The magically dense region surrounding Aicardia allows for the extraction and refinement of two primary forms of raw mana: Liquid Mana and Crystalline Mana. These distinct forms of mana have shaped the nation’s culture, economy, and magical practices.
+
+---
+
+## Liquid Mana: The Toxic Essence
+
+- **Appearance & Properties**:
+  - Liquid Mana resembles a viscous, iridescent oil with swirling, shifting hues that seem to change depending on the observer’s perspective.
+  - It clings to surfaces stubbornly and emits a faint, ominous hum perceptible to sensitive individuals.
+
+- **Toxicity**:
+  - Prolonged exposure leads to severe health consequences, including burns, cognitive disorientation, and magical afflictions such as [**Mana-Blight**](./ManaBlight.md).
+  - Even indirect exposure, such as inhaling fumes, can cause symptoms in particularly sensitive individuals.
+
+- **Applications**:
+  - Despite its dangers, Liquid Mana is a potent source of raw magical energy.
+  - Researchers and alchemists study its properties to refine it into safer, usable forms or to harness specific effects.
+
+- **Handling Requirements**:
+  - Protective gear enchanted for mana resistance is mandatory for anyone working with or near Liquid Mana.
+  - Specialized containment fields are used to transport and store Liquid Mana safely.
+
+---
+
+## Crystalline Mana: The Stable Solution
+
+- **Appearance & Properties**:
+  - Crystalline Mana forms naturally in hexagonal, quartz-like structures. These crystals glow softly, their color reflecting the ambient magical energies during their formation.
+  - It is solid and stable, acting as a natural containment vessel for its magical energy.
+
+- **Safety & Benefits**:
+  - Unlike Liquid Mana, Crystalline Mana is entirely safe to handle without protection.
+  - It is highly prized for its versatility and reliability in magical applications.
+
+- **Applications**:
+  - A primary component in enchantments, magical batteries, and artificing.
+  - Essential in crafting tools, weapons, and constructs powered by magic.
+  - Quartz fragments are often used for small-scale devices or low-level enchantments.
+
+- **Handling Requirements**:
+  - Care must be taken to avoid shattering the crystals, as they release their stored mana explosively when broken.