After reading Onyx Storm, I couldn’t stop thinking about ancient magic—especially the kind that involves black gems and dark energy. It’s not just a powerful form of magic, but a living entity with a will of its own and the ability to change the fate of those who dare touch it.
Black Gem – The Cursed Stone
In Onyx Storm, black gems are more than just inanimate objects. They’re a source of primal energy, older than any magic humans can control. What makes me shudder is how they’re not just a tool—they choose their masters, whispering into their minds, tempting them with unimaginable power. But like all dark magic, the price is never simple.
I like how Onyx Storm doesn’t rush to reveal the full nature of black gems right from the start. At first, it appears as a promise of power—a gift to those brave enough to wield it. But as the game progresses, it becomes clear that it does more than just grant power, it also corrodes the soul of its wielder, dragging them into their deepest darkness.
Dark Energy – Power or Curse?
There’s something interesting about the dark magic in Onyx Storm: it’s not entirely evil. In theory, it’s just an ancient form of energy, existing before the world was divided into good and evil. It doesn’t care about morality or purpose, it simply exists, waiting for someone strong enough to tap into it. But the problem is, very few can touch it without being transformed.
Our protagonists have a complicated relationship with this energy. It’s not just a tool for fighting, it’s a part of who they are, torn between using it or letting it control them. The moment the characters are at the threshold between falling into darkness or finding another path is really breathtaking. Can they master this power, or will they become a part of it?
The Limit Between Light and Dark
What I like most about the way Onyx Storm explores this theme is that it does not simplify the battle between light and dark. It does not say that ancient magic is all bad, nor does it affirm that pure power is the answer. Instead, it asks the question:
Does power really corrupt people, or is it their fear that leads them astray?
Can there be a middle path, where dark magic is not a curse, but part of the balance?
These are the questions that I struggle with, and also what makes Onyx Storm so appealing.