Communication crystals allow people to communicate over long distances. They have a limited number of charges, and can be recharged by using gemstones. Communications crystals are sold by jewelers, as are the gemstones used to recharge them.
Sending Messages
Each crystal can broadcast a message to several crystals. To link a crystal to another crystal, use the sender crystal and target the receiving crystal. Crystals can only be linked to other crystals.
To turn on a crystal, Use the crystal and target itself. It will turn red. Do the same thing to turn the crystal off (it will turn green again).
When a crystal is on, it will send anything that is said around it to all crystals it is linked to. Each message sent to a crystal will cost a charge (ex: a crystal linked to three other crystals will use three charges each time something is spoken around it).
If a crystal is on and inside a Backpack or container, it will still send messages.
Recharging
To recharge a crystal, use the crystal and target a gemstone. The crystal will destroy the gemstone and regain some charges. Different types of gemstones recharge different amounts of charges (generally, the more expensive the gemstone, the more charges it gives). Crystals can hold a maximum of 200 charges, and any extra charging beyond 200 will just be wasted.
Receiving Messages
When someone sends a message, the receiver crystal will bark the sender’s name and message if on the ground. If the crystal is carried by a player character, you will see the message at the bottom of your screen. Receiving a message does not use any charges on the receiving crystal.
