The Crystal Guard has incredible origins, being the name and then organization of the first ever Wizards of Attovia. Its modern iteration however is a disappointing shadow organization that has less potency than that very word, shadow. Their influence and observation pales in comparison to the Administrative Core or Society of Wizards and in many ways the current Crystal Guard exists purely as a formality to analyze and validate future Crystal Tomes.
Despite the reality of their existence the Crystal Guard is still believed by most to be a highly secretive, powerful and government altering group. When major political plays occur it is common to hear many folk of different class and stature make statements implying such activity was at the whims and control of the Crystal Guard. This very well may have been true many centuries ago, but such consolidated power fell away during the generalization of information and Meyda-work and losing that monopoly over knowledge came quickly and unexpectedly to the Crystal Guard who did not adapt accordingly. Had they expanded the number of allowed Wizard positions within the group then the existence of the Society of Wizards could be easily questioned. But alas, seven old Wizards sit around a table in a secret tower where no one cares to come looking and they are not needed for centuries at a time. The most excitement they see comes in the form of seeking out replacement members after their own inevitable deaths.
Modern Residence
The Crystal Guard lives within an ancient Chembet in the Shid’rah Mountains accessible through a dangerous path known in myth as the Way of Seven Perils. Its telling differs from place to place but to reach their home one must surpass the following seven obstacles.
- Peril of Health
- Peril of Mind
- Peril of Trust
- Peril of Strength
- Peril of Will
- Peril of Control
- Peril of Logic
Origins
When the 7 demon lords began to wreak havoc across the continent, 7 Wizards of great power began to seek a way to permanently chain them. They find and obtain the 7 Great God Stones which formed when Hormus was sundered. Several decades later after much study and experimentation the 7 wizards had created a Working capable of utilizing the Great God Stone to capture and bind a demon lord for 10,000 years. After the 7th demon lord was caged the wizards quickly set to work creating an organization that would be responsible for preparing the world for the demon lords return. This organization though at first nameless, became known as the Crystal Guard to those lucky or unlucky enough to know of their existence.