Shard of Omalgus

Physical description
The Shard of Omalgus is described as a floating red crystal, that glows and seems to change shape. It is roughly 4 foot tall and 2 feet on each side.

History
The Shard of Omalgus is a destructive artefact, that has a direct connection to the slumbering dragon king, Omalgus. It was created when Omalgus was defeated by Perilous during The Great Dragon War, in an attempt to seal away his power from the world. Its chaotic properties are immeasurable and range of destruction catastrophic. It is held by six seals, constructed by the original Shadow Monks and the golden dragon, Perilous.

Traits and Properties
Its chaotic energies are so powerful that at the time of the Heroes finding it, it could vaporise anything within a 10 foot radius. It emits waves of magical force that cause tremors in the surrounding environment.

It contains the power of Omalgus, therefore is can be assumed to give someone the strength of a Metallic Dragon. Absorbing its pieces caused Rasend to increase in height and muscle mass, and his eyes to glow silver.

Appearance in the Story
Rasend had a vision about the Shard of Omalgus, which is why he was travelling in the first place. It spoke to him, and beckoned him across the sea in search of it.

The Shard was sealed away in the mines north of Preston by The Shadow Monks. The Heroes found it during their quest to stop The Necromancer, Mason Silentdawn.

Immeral Nial, being of the Shadow Monks, was able to break the seal on the door protecting it. Inside was a magical projection which explained that the door had been locked for 3,428 years. Lisandre informed the party that the six seals holding it had been broken at various times throughout the last four weeks using Necromancy, Illusion and Blood Magic, and that there was no way of restoring them without the help of Perilous. However, the Shard could be contained by cutting off the mines from the outside world.

Mason Silentdawn was attempting to harness the power of the Shard when the Heroes encountered him and engaged him in battle. During the fighting, Fillius (in bear form) got too close to the crystal, and was almost vaporised. The chaotic energies tore him from his animal form and threw him across the room. His skin was scarred from head to toe with what looked like burns, and he no longer had hair or eyebrows.

The Shard was seemingly destroyed when Rasend touched it, exploding with enough force to start a cave-in. It embedded itself in the Dragonborn’s skin.

Current Location
The Shard has been seemingly destroyed, and embedded in Rasend.

Quotes
"Across the land it once did soar, now it’s wings flap no more.

We, the guardians of Omalgus’ bane. We, who prevent the return of His fiery reign.

''So heed this warning that we sing, lest you wake the Dragon King."

- Shadow Monk quote from the door guarding the Shard of Omalgus