Adamas

Adamas are very rare gems found embedded in the bodies of children at birth. Adamas are crystallized forms of Sonus that do not adhere to the usual elemental alignments that Sonus usually follows. Adamas grant unique abilities to those born with them, and there are many that would hunt these children to remove their Adamas.

Removing an Adamas from someone born with one inevitably kills that person, as an Adamas is as much a part of their body as their own heart. An Adamas that has been removed from a person can be used by anyone that can manipulate Sonus, and can even be embedded into weapons and armour for easier use, though it is considered morally wrong and only the most evil people use such items, made at the cost of another's life.

Adamas are categorized within two groups, Spectrum and Shade. Within these two groups, there are various sub-groups of Adamas, with there being several different colours under each one. There are never two Adamas of the same colour in existence at the same, therefore no one can have the same Adamas powers as someone else.

Each Adamas grants only a single unique ability. Spectrum Adamas are generally follow similar elemental rules as Sonus, being alligned with the four seasons, whereas Shade Adamas are entirely different and do not adhere to these same rules.

Spectrum Adamas
These Adamas are recognised by their colours resembling those of the rainbow. As such, they are split into seven groups;

Shade Adamas
These Adamas are recognised by their shades, as they lack colour. They are far rarer than Spectrum Adamas and have far more unique and powerful abilities that do not align with any season-based elemental alignment. They are split into four groups;

Special Adamas
These Adamas have specific qualities and are the rarest of all Adamas, normally only obtainable directly from one of the four dieties.