Teedes
Teedes is a fictional term used in speculative fiction and tabletop game design to describe a class of rare, luminous crystals that store and release energy. In many settings, teedes are formed under high-pressure geothermal conditions and are valued as a portable energy source. They typically appear as translucent to iridescent prisms ranging in size from a finger to a human fist. The crystals can absorb ambient energy from the environment and emit it as controlled bursts, making them useful for powering devices, weapons, or magical effects within their fictional worlds.
In-world usage and properties: Teedes are often processed in specialized facilities that stabilize their energy output.
Etymology and context: The term teedes is a neologism created for worldbuilding, with no single canonical origin.
Cultural and economic role: In stories, teedes can drive political conflict over mining rights, trade routes,