Quells

[ Added 05/27/21 ]

Quells

〜Objects That Changed History〜

Quells were objects made by the indigenous people of Sandail, but their original purpose and method of use are unknown. Humans use them to create the phenomena known as “Spells”, which led to the development of a system drawing upon their own individual talents and a culture based around the use of Spells.

Quells appear to be made from raw natural materials, but most people disagree with this theory. Metals aside from gold and silver haven’t been used in any previously discovered Quells. Perhaps the indigenous people also avoided metals because of their Anima resisting properties.

Quells respond to the user’s will in a semi-automatic process, amplifying their Anima output when casting Spells. The more powerful Quells respond to the subconscious desires of humans and the base instincts of plants and animals, which can cause Anima to run rampant. For this reason, it is extremely dangerous to touch newly discovered Quells without first confirming what Anima they contain.

♦ Discovered Quells

Of the Quells discovered so far, many contain a single type of Anima. Most contain Flame Anima and are even used in daily life during the game. Quells with multiple Anima are more valuable in comparison. The few that have been discovered are used by highly skilled fighters such as Diggers and Generals or owned by the nobility.

Quells with unclassified Anima are rare, but still highly prized. They can still be used for casting Spells despite not knowing the type of Anima contained within, but a considerable amount of skill is required to do so. For this reason, these types of Quells are seldom used and are acquired by nobles and the wealthy as works of art symbolizing their prosperity.

♦ Difference from Tools

The key difference between Quells and Tools is that Tools are consumable items while Quells only temporarily lose their energy. In addition, Tools are created by humans in the present era using currently identified types of Anima and constructed for specific purposes. On the other hand, many Quells contain unclassified Anima or their intended purpose is unknown. Since Quells cannot be manufactured or processed, they are left in the condition they were found.

With Tools, the user draws Anima from the Tool itself to cast Spells. But Quells respond to the user’s Anima and analyze the person’s intention, then release its own Anima towards that purpose. If at this time the user hasn’t picked a specific intention, the Quell’s Anima flows backwards into the user. The Quell’s Anima overtakes the user’s Anima and shatters their mind, causing them to fall unconscious. Then the body, which is unable to Control the swell of Anima, loses its function as a vessel for the soul and is destroyed. This is the phenomenon known as “Rampaging Anima”.

〜Quell〜

The following are some illustrations of the strange objects known as Quells. Clasps and backings are often attached for ease of use, but the Quell itself cannot be processed further.

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♦ Lost Quell Technology

Some structures dating back to the Hahn Empire have mechanisms that automatically draw upon Quell energy. Quell research was at its height when the Empire flourished and a wide range of utilizations were devised. However, this technology was all but lost when the Empire fell and general Spell Theory unreliant on Quells spread through the land. Remnants can still be found nowadays in ruins and cities from the Empire. The perpetual energy from Quells is what made this technology possible and still powers the mechanisms to this day. Basically, Quells react to the user’s will and manifest as Spells. But Empire researchers were able to mechanically draw energy from Quells and send that power to auxiliary devices. Exactly how the mechanisms perform these functions is unclear.

♦ City of Night

Quells were placed on tall lamps to illuminate the city streets. The lights automatically turn off at dawn. They can be manually operated via three switches in the control room, which also appear to be Quells. Similar street light systems can be found in other cities.

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♦ Water Tower

Legends tell of a Water Tower in the Grand Teille that once cast rainbows across the desert. This Water Tower is a huge mechanism powered by a single Quell which pumps massive amounts of water from an underground source to the top floor and sprays it in the four cardinal directions. The released water rains down and sunlight shining through the mist creates a rainbow. It once transformed this part of the desert into a lush green landscape, standing as a testament to the Empire’s power. The fact that this device still functions roughly 800 years after the fall of the Empire, even having fallen into a state of decay, is a miracle. This is a priceless archaeological site demonstrating that the Empire was capable of constructing enormous technological marvels.

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