[table][row][/row][row][cell][h3][b]BANE[color=2e2c2c].[/color]CRYSTALS[/b][/h3][/cell][cell][/cell][/row][row][cell][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/b8CWKhl.jpeg[/img][hr][sub]| Shards of Suffering |[/sub]

[i]"Those who feel their bite know true agony."[/i]

[hr][sup][b]ORIGINS & CREATIONS:[/b] 
| The Central Crystal is a relic of ancient magic discovered by Dollhouse member Ezekial in an ancient, forgotten temple from another realm. This temple, known as the Temple of Shadows, was once a place of worship for a cult that revered a malevolent Apparition. The Apparition's residual magic had seeped into the temple's foundation, causing the Central Crystal to form over centuries, nourished by the lingering aura of despair and suffering. |

[b]TYPE:[/b] 
| Aberration Bane Weapon. |

[b]LOCATION:[/b] 
| The Central Crystal is housed within the Funhouse, St. Portwell, where shards are routinely harvested for use by the Dollhouse's operatives. |

[b]NOTABLE OWNERS:[/b] 
| Used extensively by the Dollhouse's Repo-Men. |

[b]ABSTRACTION-GRANTING:[/b] 
| No. |
[color=2e2c2c].............................................................................[/color][/sup][/center][/cell][cell]Bane Crystals are enchanted shards harvested from the Central Crystal, a massive, pulsating structure deep within the Funhouse's labyrinthine tunnels. These crystals automatically grow from the Central Crystal and are carefully chipped off for use by Dollhouse operatives.

When a Bane Crystal makes contact with an Aberration or Apparition, it fuses to their body, embedding itself painfully into their being. The crystal's magic excruciates pain, overwhelming the victim's senses and significantly lowering their magical defenses. It also halts any regenerative abilities completely, making the target far more vulnerable. This agonizing experience can incapacitate a target, allowing the Dollhouse's operatives to capture or subdue them quickly. The crystal's power also severely weakens the victim's abstraction, diminishing their magical abilities and making them much easier to capture.

The effects of a Bane Crystal are temporary, lasting only a few minutes before the crystal detaches and falls away, crumbling to dust. Despite their brief duration, Bane Crystals are incredibly effective, making them a preferred tool for the Dollhouse's enforcers. The cultivation of Bane Crystals is a closely guarded secret within the Dollhouse. The Central Crystal is heavily protected in a secured chamber deep within the Funhouse. Only a select few within the organization can access the Central Crystal, ensuring its continuous growth and the steady supply of these potent shards.[/cell][/row][/table]