Gems

Gems (also known as Pain Crystals) are the sacred crystals which can be collected by the Hero throughout the game. They're often invisible until passed over, and then will appear as small shimmering sparkles. There are 85 in total. When one is collected, the running total appears for a short time at the top left of the screen.

Speaking to the Storyteller after collecting certain amounts of gems will unlock new dialog.

The Knight appears to automatically collect pain crystals after defeating certain enemies, but these are not counted towards the total.

Locations

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	1	At the beginning of the game, just after collecting the scythe and clearing the bush, there's a small castle room before the well. Jump up on the ledge, then across into the opposite corner to dislodge a gem.
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Achievements

The following achievements are awarded after collecting gems.

Image	Name	Description
	Fragments of Pain	Find a hidden Pain Crystal
	Pain Collector	Collect all the Pain Crystals

There is also one achievement in the GOG/Steam version for completing the game without collecting any gems.

Image	Name	Description
	Avoid Pain	Play without collecting any pain.