How to Construct and Operate the Malum Spirit Altar

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The Spirit Altar in Malum is the foundational arcane workstation used to channel harvested souls and elemental spirits into infused relics, jewelry, and magical equipment.

Constructing the Spirit Altar Multiblock

Assembling an active spirit infusion chamber requires precise placement of arcane pedestals and runic blocks:

Craft the central Spirit Altar block using runic stones and place it in the center of your enchanting sanctum.
Surround the central altar with spirit pedestals positioned on adjacent tiles with a one-block air gap.
Construct the surrounding floor and pedestal foundations using carved Runewood Planks or consecrated stone masonry.
Place item pedestals around the perimeter to hold secondary infusion catalysts, runic stones, and alchemical reagents.
Ensure the space above the altar is unobstructed so ethereal spirit wisps can orbit freely during active rituals.
Ensure the altar room is well lit and sheltered from rain to prevent outdoor weather from disrupting delicate ritual focuses.

When properly configured, placing a valid catalyst item onto the central altar initiates an arcane resonance field.

Channeling Elemental Spirits into Rituals

Performing spirit infusion demands careful balance of elemental spirit affinities:

Right-click the central altar with your base crafting ingredient, such as an ingot, gemstone, or weapon blank.
Deposit the exact required spirit types—such as an Aqueous Spirit, Earthen Spirit, or Aerial Spirit—into adjacent pedestals.
The altar draws spiritual energy from surrounding pedestals, causing glowing wisps to spiral into the central item.
Once sufficient spiritual resonance accumulates, a flash of arcane light completes the transformation.
Retrieve the newly infused artifact directly from the central altar surface with an empty hand.

Expanding Altar Throughput and Stability

Advanced spirit rituals require enhanced mystical focusing apparatus:

Upgrade adjacent pedestals with runic inlays to accelerate spirit draw speeds and shorten ritual countdowns.
Store spare spirits inside spirit jars stationed along sanctum walls to keep infusion supplies readily accessible.
Maintain dedicated pedestals for holding rare catalysts like Grim Talc, Alchemical Calx, or Arcane Charcoal.
Positioning item collection hoppers beneath the central altar allows semi-automated harvesting of completed infused items.
Surrounding the infusion chamber with runic stone pillars channels spiritual flow smoothly into the central ritual matrix.
Designing a spacious, symmetrical altar chamber ensures effortless automation when running multi-stage infusion recipes.