Palantír
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A palantír is one of several indestructible crystal balls from J. R. R. Tolkien's epic-fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. The word comes from Quenya palan 'far', and tir 'watch over'. The palantírs were used for communication and to see events... Wikipedia
Created by: J. R. R. Tolkien
First appearance: The Fellowship of the Ring; 1954
Function: Scrying; Telepathic communication
Traits and abilities: Indestructible sphere of dark crystal