My Findings
If I have studied anything, it has been our crystals. Eternally preserved and blessed by the Goddess Herself, the crystals I have used for these studies were from the capital, and as such contain the properties that those kinds would have;
Endurance:
My studies found that crystals have been incredibly resilient to any form of piercing or slashing attack, although they are only as effective as runite or lesser in deflecting the blunt trauma from a mace or anything like it. This makes crystals especially effective for use in plated armour.
Strength:
For lack of a better term, I have to give the same verdict- crystals seem to act exactly the same as their metallic counterparts in this regard. This has lead to their use in halberds and other such crystalline weapons, as would be expected.
Flexibility:
Here is where things make less sense. While they matched their metallic counterparts in almost every way, they aren't like metal- they don't bend. If you run a man through, for example, with a steel sword, you'll likely note how the thin metal bends, so it does not break off. With crystal however, there is no way for the crystal to bend- it would simply break off. This is why many crystal swords resemble daggers or a broader gladius as opposed to a true arming sword.
Enchantability:
Crystal seems very conductive of magic. Moreso, in fact, than metal. While its magical properties seem to vary depending on its grade, the results seem to be mostly the same in the end- it's very conductive, and can be enchanted for combatative or passive use.
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