So the idea came to me today after talking out loud with myself which happens quite a lot actually. Anyways, the idea stems from the previous idea about the stone or new element that sucks the color out of the ley lines. Perhaps, the element sucks PPE, but can only suck out so much in its natural state, but the effect of such a happenstance leaves the ley line devoid of color, meaning black to human perception. The idea actually is that the Coalition finds some of this mineral/element and experiments on it and finds a way to harness and amplify the ability to consume or collect PPE from PPE-users and sources of PPE. Through this use though, the weapon becomes more powerful after sucking say 100 PPE, then that would allow it to consume PPE at say 4d6 + 1 instead of just 4d6. The plus amount is subject to change. This is not by any means concrete.
Now take the same element/mineral and say the Federation of Magic has also found a sample and also did experiments, but they found the opposite effect. They learned to release the PPE inside the crystals into ley lines or as additional PPE sources for their magic users.
This could be another reason that the Coalition States and the Federation of Magic war with each other. In the hopes to stop the other side from controlling this element. This could also explain why forces of both sides are searching for something the world over or just in North America region. You could use this with the Worldbook: Japan or any other worldbook as well. Anything can happen if you use your imagination.
Until next time, safe gaming and have fun.
