Akvetlae is a crystalline substance similar to Crystalarium in that it is a crystal that has very strong elemental resonance, and also grows on a plant. It is actually another breed of Crystalarium that was genetically derived from regular Crystalarium. Akvetlae is most often used as a stimulant in combat, as it acts similar to adrenaline in some ways. It heavily increases energy use and efficiency in the body, further activating an adrenaline-like spike in the body for enhanced awareness, higher breathing efficiency, among other things. The major difference with Akvetlae is its effect on the brain, and on EBCs.
Akvetlae stimulates the brain into a manic state, making the user more violent, intense, and can also cause hallucinations. In terms of EBCs, it stimulates their resonance in a way unlike any other substance, and actually makes the waves stronger. Overall, if this element is taken in a combat or dangerous situation, it makes the user stronger, both physically and elementally, while also stimulating the brain into a manic state, causing extreme violence towards anything that moves, as well as mild hallucinations and powerful control over elemental abilities.
If the use is non-frequent, the user can take this substance in combat situations to improve combat prowess, primal hunting drive, and elemental control, though to an extreme state that leaves them very worn and tired at the end of the process. With frequent use, brain cells will deteriorate into a constant state of mania, which comes with hallucinations, violence, and an inability to communicate full sentences. The substance is not traditionally addictive, though those who enjoy the “thrill” may be more prone to develop an addiction to its effects.
The way Akvetlae is typically taken is by breaking the crystals and jamming them into the chest, where they are almost instantly absorbed into the body, and because of their elemental conductivity, they also have increased healing effects. The substance, after being absorbed, then glows extremely brightly, which can be seen through the skin, and highlights the veins and arteries of the user as it travels through the blood stream. As it glows, it begins as a dark purple, and turns to the elemental user’s elemental resonance color (I.e. orange fire, blue water, red laser, etc.) after a few seconds. The substance glows like this the entire time it is in the bloodstream, and its effects can last anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour. The time its effects last depends on how much food the user has eaten, how much elemental energy they manipulate on a regular basis, and how physically fit they are.