Barudar

Barudar, a term originating from the fantasy novel series The Chronicles of Alancia, refers to a powerful, semi-sentient magical artifact. Specifically, Barudar is described as a large, obsidian gemstone pulsating with an inner light and imbued with the ability to amplify the magical capabilities of its wielder. However, it is also portrayed as having a corrupting influence, slowly twisting the user's intentions towards darker, more selfish ends. The lore surrounding Barudar suggests it was forged during a cataclysmic event involving elemental energies and the now-vanished race known as the Elder Magi. Legends claim that Barudar is not merely a magical amplifier, but a reservoir of stolen elemental power, constantly seeking to expand its influence over the world. Use of Barudar beyond a limited extent invariably leads to madness or complete subservience to the gemstone's will. While its physical location shifts throughout the chronicles, Barudar consistently resurfaces as a source of conflict and temptation.