Magic Shards

Overview
Magic shards are a core essential resource used in multiple aspects of crafting and building in Dark and Light. They are used to primarily craft Spells, Runes, Magic Essence (which become an important aspect to crafting high-rank saddles, arrows for taming, armors, weapons and more.) They are also used for crafting certain buildings, including frameworks, and crafting tables.

Other uses: Magic shards can be placed in standing torches and braziers which will burn with a purple hue.

Quote
"The essence of magic found in all living things. Used as an ingredient to craft many spells"

- In-game description

Food
Magic shards are used as food within Mythical Elementals.

Related
The Magic Shards are used very early in the game in the task A New World. There are three quests, which explain how magic shards are collected and used.
 * Crafting a Draining Spell
 * Equipping a Staff and Spell
 * Draining Magics