Pooklev

Pooklev is a fictional mineral that features in a range of speculative-fiction works and transmedia narratives. In these contexts, pooklev is a luminous crystalline ore valued for its energy-storage capability and its distinctive iridescent glow. The term is said to derive from the ancient Eldaran word for lightstone, and it was popularized by the mid-21st‑century fiction cycles.

Appearance and formation: Pooklev crystals are typically pale blue to violet prisms with a glassy luster. In-universe geology describes them as forming in high-temperature hydrothermal veins associated with subduction zones. They are mechanically tough yet brittle, and their surfaces can fluoresce under certain electromagnetic frequencies.

In-world uses and economy: Pooklev is refined into power cells and compact reactors. Its energy density enables long-duration propulsion and field work. Because it is rare and geographically constrained, pooklev mining is heavily regulated and sometimes contested by rival factions. Environmental and safety risks include spontaneous luminescence and dust hazards during processing.

Cultural impact: Pooklev has become a recognizable plot device in several novels and ARGs, used to drive quests, trade routes, and political intrigue. It has spawned fan-made lore, speculative theories about its origin, and a line of in-fiction merchandise such as luminescent jewelry and model crystals. See also: fictional minerals, science fantasy tropes.