Orb of Destruction

The enigmatic Orb of Destruction  is an ancient elven artifact of immense power that has the power to open or close massive rifts into the Fade, or grant its unsuspecting users the power to release or seal Fade Rifts upon command. It was used by the Elder One in his attempt to physically enter the Fade and into the Black City in order to become a god that would rule over all of Thedas, just like the ancient magisters of old did before the First Blight.

Trivia

 * In the Tevinter Imperium of old, similar orbs were often referred to as "Somnoborium" (translated as "Vessels of Dreams)".