Psynergy Vortex

A Psynergy Vortex is an anomalous phenomenon that appears one of the first causes for concern in Golden Sun: Dark Dawn. First described in Nintendo's official press release at E3 2010, Psynergy Vortexes are phenomena that "suck the elemental Psynergy from both the land and power-wielding Adepts alike,", and "are spreading across the world."

Prior to the events of Golden Sun: Dark Dawn a Psynergy Vortex of incredible size appeared, and was known as the Mourning Moon for the incredible misery it produced. Apparently, Vortexes on this scale are seen once every ten years.

The specifics behind the Psynergy Vortexes are largely unexplained as of Dark Dawn, but what little is known is described below:

The first Psynergy Vortex is seen in the Abandoned Mine, where it absorbed Tyrell's Psynergy, who had unknowingly strayed too close to it, and absorbed one of Garet's fireballs. The mine was also known to contain many Psynergy Stones, but the ones near the Psynergy Vortex contained no Psynergy, and simply shattered on contact. After defeating the Tangle Bloom, the Vortex dissipates.

Another Vortex is encountered at Carver's Camp, where it appears in the middle of the bridge to eastern Angara, destroying it. Carver launches himself across with the aid of some adepts, but otherwise the route is impassible and Matthew's group simply head off in search of another route.

The third Vortex seen in Konpa Cave, where it appears near a strange device. The Vortex puts Rief in a trance and he mindlessly walks toward it, before being kidnapped by Blados. This forces Matthew and co to head out the ruin's south exit. Psynergy Vortexes are not seen again until after the game's final credits roll. This final Vortex is seen on the bridge right outside the Lookout Cabin, but the game ends without further elaboration.