Overview
Aerolite crystals harness the power of air and wind. They appear as a beautiful, wispy light blue colour with purple and yellowish colorations appearing to float and mix inside the crystal — as if suspended in a liquid, similar to opal.
When not held down by anything, Aerolite crystals tend to hover above the ground, depending on how strong they are. In fact, a common measurement of their strength is the amount of upward force they exert when left at rest. A weak specimen may only just lift itself; a powerful one may resist being pushed down entirely.
Applications
Aerolite crystals are used in a wide variety of applications, owing to their innate buoyancy and affinity with moving air.
- Skyships — Mature and Champion-grade Aerolite crystals are the primary power source for skyship construction and propulsion across Ardelûn.
- Floating Architecture — Certain structures in wealthy cities are partially or fully suspended using banks of Aerolite crystals embedded in their foundations.
- Air Lifts — In New Aerilon, Aerolite-powered lifts are used to carry passengers and cargo between the city's tiered levels.
See also the Resonance Crystals overview for broader context on crystal usage across Ardelûn.