Chapter 24: Crystals and Crafting
Within the hut, Caelen stooped over his workbench, holding a glowing blue crystal. It radiated softly in the subdued light, emitting a peaceful, magical hum. He'd discovered it deep within a cave on one of his final excursions, and it hadn't ceased glowing since.
[Google: What is this glowing crystal?]
[Result: Mana Crystal — holds magical energy. Employed for enchantments, crafting, and spellcasting.]
"Huh... magic," Caelen murmured, tipping the crystal. "I might use it later."
He put the crystal away and opened his inventory. Besides stone, metal scraps, and chopped wood, one thing was prominent: a vial of latex.
"Oh yeah," Caelen recalled. "That rubber tree Zira discovered."
She had spotted a tree releasing white sap when chopping wood earlier. She'd summoned Caelen, intrigued by the viscous liquid seeping from incisions in the bark.
[Google: How to harvest latex?]
[Result: Tap rubber trees with a wooden tap. Harvest sap in a container or cup. Latex is processed into rubber.]