General
Elemental crystalwings are strange creatures. Unlike the most well-known (if not most commonly seen) crystalwings that are creatures of earth and air, they display strong affinity for a specific element the moment they hatch, and actively seek out magi with similar affinities to partner with. Sometimes if an elemental crystalwing does not find a suitable magi, it will even seek out a creature with similar powers as a companion instead. This is uncommon, as elemental crystalwings are highly useful magical companions, making spells of their corresponding element far easier to cast in their presence. Magi speculate that elemental crystalwings seek companions so readily because they are rarely seen manipulating their element themselves, seemingly preferring to help exert their will on the world by helping a companion do so instead.
Egg
You're pretty sure there's an egg in there somewhere among the leaves and mushrooms.
Hatchling
Elemental crystalwing hatchlings are immediately inquisitive upon hatching, if a bit lethargic. They spend the first few days of their lives exploring their environment, seemingly subsiding on the ambient magic that makes up the world, as they do not eat, and everything around them relating to the corresponding element gets just slightly duller somehow during this time. Elemental crystalwing parents will watch the hatchlings during this period, but the hatchlings grow independent very quickly and soon venture off to find a suitable companion.
Adult
Like most creatures associated with life magic, life elemental crystalwings cause things around them to grow stronger and healthier just by their presence. Patient and nurturing, they are a common sight in gardens and healing wards. Their crystals are valued for having healing properties, often made into jewelry and talismans for good health with no additional spells needed, though additional healing spells can be stored in one and gain a tenfold increase in potency. They are also important components in a large variety of medicines and antidotes.
Notes
Obtained from: Event, Magiversary, Retired
Breeding: Yes
Renaming cost: 200 gold
Release date: May 10th 2023
Element: Life
Breeds with the following:
Life Crystalwing + Life Crystalwing = Life Crystalwing (Normal)
Rewin Dragon + Life Crystalwing = Life Pygmy Gemdragon (Normal)
Rewin Ancient + Life Crystalwing = Life Pygmy Gemdragon (Normal)
Life Crystalwing + Life Pygmy Gemdragon = Life Pygmy Crystalwing (Normal)
Sprite art: Lazuli, Xenomorph/Lazuli | Description: Kestrad