Light source
Bringing the light where there was none before, illuminating and enlightening all that was dark, the first thing you will need in all the pitch black dungeons of IVAN will be a light source.
Lantern
A wall-mounted lantern and a lantern on the floor.
Lanterns are the most common light source - generated in all dungeon rooms, you will usually find them mounted on walls.
Unfortunately, they shatter rather easily, being especially vulnerable to explosions. Ditch them as soon as possible for a light crystal, crystal skull, or a flaming weapon.
Oil Lamp
Oil lamps are better known for their ability to (sometimes) summon genies. However, they can also be used as an indestructible light source. An oil lamp emits light similar to a lantern when held in your inventory, although not quite as bright.
Light Crystal
An indestructible and very light stone made of, they are the most common replacement for the fragile lantern you start with. They can be extremely rarely found in the dungeons, but it's much more convenient to visit the Crystal Cave and destroy one of the large crystal shards found here to get one.
Crystal Skull
Crystal skulls are basically in the shape of skulls - and they have all the same properties, including invulnerability, only the crystal skull looks much more badass than any glowing stone can ever hope.
All Necromancers have a chance to be generated with a crystal skull instead of the normal one they are mostly carrying. Also, you can make your own with a skull from a destroyed skeleton and a Scroll of Change Material; but that is the worst way you could possibly waste this precious scroll.