"I didn't spent most of my life in study of magical theory to just accept the most bald-faced answers," he returned. He grabbed the crystal out of midair, holding it up for her perusal. "At the very least, consider this: The magical energy stored in these crystals is called mebghail. It is not standard arcane energy; it is condensed natural energy, drawn from nature and the land itself. I don't know if it's compatible in its condensed state, but can it hurt to try? And if not, attempt to make it so?"