Pearls are the source of each luminist's unique powers. Luminists swallow pearls to tap into their powers, equipping them to the various meridians of their bodies.

Changing Pearls

The pearls you wield are not mere equipment; they are a living part of you. You consume them, and they dissolve into a spiritual essence that you guide to parts of your body. This act of consumption is a powerful ritual, transforming the pearls from a physical object into a source of your inner strength and abilities. These pearls, now nestled within your spiritual flesh, enhance your affinity with the sources of your magic: the sudden force of a Storm, the connective rhythm of the Tide, the mysterious secrets of Darkness, and the bright clarity of the Moon.

When you wish to change your pearls, you must wait for the low tide, a sacred and powerful time when the veil between our world and the metaphysical realm is thinnest. At this time, you can enter a state of deep meditation, releasing your will's hold on the pearls. The unbound pearls leave your body as glowing tears that trickle from your eyes, hands, and feet. These tears crystallize back into their solid form as they touch the air. This solemn cleansing is a profound, beautiful, and sometimes sorrowful ritual, as you part with your old strengths to embrace new ones.

Cracking Pearls

Each pearl contains a singular grain of power at its core. While an ingested pearl's outer layers dissolve to enhance your affinities, this grain remains intact within your body. You can crack the grain to unleash a potent, one-time magical ability. A cracked pearl's power is spent forever, but the released energy enhances its nacreous essence, permanently doubling the pearl’s affinity bonuses.