Flux-powered Weapons
Flux-powered weapons are arms that draw their strength from flux cells, the sealed vessels of stored Aethyr that power much of Geminaea’s everyday technology. They put Aethyr-driven force into the hands of soldiers and guards who cannot cast spells themselves, and they are one of the broadest families of Geminaean weapons.
How It Works
Section titled “How It Works”A cell seated in the weapon feeds stored Aethyr through internal conduits to wherever it is needed. In a ranged weapon, the energy is focused and released as a bolt or blast. In a melee weapon, it may charge a blade, heat an edge or add force to a strike. When the cell runs dry, it is swapped for a fresh one.
Common Uses
Section titled “Common Uses”City watches, guild guards, soldiers and mercenaries carry flux-powered weapons for defense and combat. Larger versions are mounted on vehicles, walls and fortifications.
Availability
Section titled “Availability”Because flux cells come in standard sizes and are common in larger cities, small flux-powered weapons are easier to keep supplied than many other forms of Aethyr technology. Heavier weapons and high-output cells are costly, and their sale is often regulated.
A weapon is only as safe as its cell. Damaged or overcharged cells can leak unstable Aethyr or rupture violently, and cheap counterfeits are a danger to anyone who relies on them in a fight.