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the user. This limited charm lasts for only one hour and is easily removed by a dispel magic . day a e onc y onl d use e b y ma l gave e Th . spell Gem n i e ar s g concernin s definition w fe A order. Most (and gems are usually min- s a g occurrin , types—crystalline o tw f o e ar ) erals single stones or clusters of stones, each having a definite structure that is regularly repeated throughout crystals of the same sort; or massive, occurring as continuous masses of the same min- eral, having no regular structure that is readily e ar s e massiv (Technically, . discernible - micro f o r numbe t grea a f o d compose y actuall ) cases. t mos n i s crystal c scopi y b s proces a faceted, n ofte e ar s stone e Crystallin which they are flaked or ground into a series of flat surfaces that together usually form one of several customary cuts, in the shape of symmetrical but e massiv d an e crystallin h Bot . polyhedra r irregula stones may be smooth cut, which is the act of form- - suit s surface t fla h wit s shape r regula o int m the g in able for engraving (those often found in rings). They may be made into cabochons, oval or dome- y ma y The . mounting r fo e sid t fla e on h wit , shaped also be carved into beads, figurines, symbols, and l natura e th n i d polishe y simpl r o , shapes r othe s sometime e ar s stone e Massiv . stone e th f o e shap e on e lik d shape e b o t s masse h enoug e larg n i d foun n saw e b y ma s section ; stone r o d woo e shap d woul r o ; slabs s a y decorativel d use d an e ston e larg a f of they may be carved (or even turned on lathes) into jars, bowls, and other functional shapes. - materi r othe f o s speck e th f o y an e ar Inclusions e lik e th d an , impurities , flaws y tin , bubbles , als r thei y b e ston a f o e appearanc e th t affec h whic presence. Cat's-eyes, found among many mineral families, are caused by certain patterns of inclu- , properly d shape s i e ston a n whe , which s sion . eye s cat' a f o l pupi d slit-shape e th o t r simila r appea Star gems have analogous patterns creating the illu- sion of a pale, six-rayed star. Both cat's-eyes and stars must usually be cut as cabochons to display d an y chatoyanc s term e th y b n (know s effect e th e ston n give a f o e valu e Th . respectively) m asteris m fro m freedo e relativ , color , size s it n o d depen l wil . cut n bee s ha t i h whic h wit l skil e th d an , flaws e th h wit d associate s propertie l mystica e Thos various gems are to be associated with the "clas- - col , blue n i s exist z topa e whil , thus ; forms " sical s propertie l mystica e th , varieties k pin d an , orless Gem

associated an d , with spirits th l e variouevi , s spells gem f of ss are toWard be associ e - Malachit z topa e whil , thus ; forms " "classical e th h wit d ate poisons e th , varieties k pin d an , colorless , blue n i s exist d an , spirits l evi , spells f of s Ward e Sunston d credite s i z topa h whic h wit s propertie l mystica poisons are linked only to thy e traditionalycanthrop s l honey-yelloCause e w Moonston stone (and the similarls spell y m colorefro n d "orientaProtectio l topaz") e . Olivin When stones normally occur in a number of dif- Causes discord among enemies ferent colorss , such as witenchantment t h agateagains , s , Ward , an dt Perido spinel (to name a few), this restriction does not Ruby Gives good luck apply. In the following text, each type of gem Sapphire Aids understanding of problems, t leas t a y b d reference s i DMG e th n i d mentione kills spiders, boosts magical abili- one of its popular names. The information on ties gem category (ornamental, fancy, etc.) and base Sapphire Star Protection from magic value in gold pieces is taken from the DMG. Sard Benefits wisdom Reputed magicag cunnin l d propertiean e wil o t ss of gemsAdd : e The Serpentin f o r numbe a n i t lis s thi e us n ca r Maste n Dungeo s spirit l evi f of s Ward z Topa ways. e Thth et D(bu M s mayway l choosal n i es gemhorse s s withAid appropri e - Turquois e th r fo l materia d neede s a s propertie l magica e at stone shatters when it operates) e th f o t par s a r o m diagra l magica a f o n creatio material components for the spells listed in the Gem Color Meaning or Significance Fiendomicon of Iggwllv (see Spellbook). The Black The Earth, darkness, negation. o t d use e b o als y ma k asteris n a h wit d marke s gem Blue The heavens, truth, spirituality. refuel Daoud's wondrous lanthorn. Clear The sun, luck. - resurrec , reproduction , Venus n Gree Gem Type Effects or Uses tion, sight. . heat , Restful andhemorrhaging f safo l e sleepContro d Re Alexandrits omen e d Goo White The Moon, enigmas. . jaundice Ward, s off diseashomeopathy , e Secrecy w Yello r o s drunkennes agains s t Protect drugging Find the value of each gem or group of gems s Berylenemie f of s Ward on the table below, and check for gem variations: Bloodstone Weather control Carbuncle Powers of dragons' sight Roll Class e Valu e Bas Protection from evil s Stone l 01-25 Ornamenta 10 gp Cat's-eye agate Protection from spirits 26-50 Semiprecious Stones 50 gp Wards against undead 51-65 Fancy Stones 100 gp Chrysoberyl Protection from possession s 66-8Stone s 0 Preciou 500 gp Chrysolite Wards off spells 81-90 Hardstones Varies Chrysoprase Invisibility 91 Shells Varies Coral Calms weather, ensures safety in 92-99 Gems l.OOOgp river crossings, cures madness, 00 Jewels 5,000 gp halts bleeding Diamond Invulnerability vs. undead Ten percent of these gems are worth more or s wound s Hematitheal , e fighters s Aid less than their base value, either because of f of s ward , Jacinttravelers h r fo k Luc imperfections or a particularly splendid cut. Use plague, protectio. n froTable n m fire Variatio m Ge e th Jade Skill with music and musical instruments t Resul l Rol m veno Jaspe m rfro n ; value r Protectio highe t nex e th o t s increase e Ston 1 l materia t objec l Sou roll again, ignoring a result of 1. Lapis Lazuli Raises morale and courage 2 Stone is double base value. g fallin Malachit m fro n e . Protectio value e bas e abov % 10-60 s i e Ston 3 1774 Gem

. value e bas w belo % 10-40 s i e Ston 4 71-72 Satin Spar . value e bas f hal s i e Ston 5 e Sharpston 4 73-7 6 Stone is decreased to next lowen r basShee e 6 75-7 . 6 f o t resul a g ignorin , again 6 1d l rol ; value e Silkston 8 77-7 - pos f (i m for h roug n i d an t uncu s i e Ston 8 7- n Obsidia e Snowflak 0 79-8 sible). Value is 10% of that listed until 81-82 Sunstone - jew h wit e someon y b t cu d an d polishe 83-84 Thuparlial elry proficiency. At that time, roll again 85-86 Tiger Eye Agate . 1d6 h wit t char s thi n o 87-88 Turquoise 89-90 Variscite If the specific type of stone is desired, go to the 91-92 Violane appropriate table below and roll the stone type. 93-94 Webstone e valu c economi h bot e hav s gem e som t tha e Not 95-96 Wonderstone and commodity value if they can be used in creat- 97-98 Woodtine . spells l magica r o s item l magica g in 99-00 Zarbrina e Typ e Ston l Ornamenta l Rol Roll Semiprecious Stone Type 01-02 Agni Mani 01-02 Agate e Alga 4 03-0 e Aleston 4 03-0 e Augelit 6 05-0 r Anda 6 05-0 07-08 Azurite e Aventurin 8 07-0 e Agat d Bande 0 09-1 09-10 Bloodstone 11-12 Blue 11-12 Boakhar 13-14 Bluestone 13-15 Carnelian 15-16 Chrysocolla 16-18 Chalcedony 17-18 Corstal 19-21 Chrysoprase 19-20 Crown of Silver 22-24 Citrine 21-22 Disthene e Clelophan 6 25-2 e Epidot 4 23-2 s Datcha 8 27-2 25-26 Eye Agate 29-30 Dioptase 27-28 Fire Agate n Shee d Gol 2 31-3 29-30 Fluorspar 33-34 Hambergyle e Agat t Fros 2 31-3 e Hydrophan 6 35-3 e Goldlin 4 33-3 37-38 Hypersthene e Greenston 6 35-3 39-40 Iol e Hematit 8 37-3 41-43 Irtios 39-40 Hyaline r Jaspe 5 44-4 i Lazul s Lapi 2 41-4 46-47 Luriyl 43-44 Lynx Eye 48-49 Malacon e Malachit 6 45-4 50-51 Mellochrysos 47-48 Microcline e Moonston 4 52-5 e Agat s Mos 0 49-5 o Mykar 6 55-5 51-52 Nelvine 57-58 Mynteer 53-54 Nune x Ony 2 59-6 55-56 63-64 Orprase 57-58 Oolite e Phenalop 6 65-6 e Ophealin 0 59-6 n Obsidia w Rainbo 8 67-6 61-62 Rhodochrosite l Crysta k Roc 2 69-7 e Rosalin 4 63-6 73-74 Samarskite 65-66 Sagenite x Sardony 7 75-7 67-68 Sanidine 78-80 Serpentine a Sarboss 0 69-7 81-82 Skydrop Gem

83-86 Smoky Quartz 82-88 Sphene 87-88 Spodumene 89-95 Spinel z Quart e Ros r Sta 1 89-9 96-00 Topaz 92-93 Tabasheer r Tchaza 5 94-9 Roll Gem Stone Type e Witherit 7 96-9 01-05 Black Opal 98-00 Zircon 06-11 Fire Opal 12-16 Jasmal e Typ e Ston y Fanc U Ro 17-21 Moonbar 01-03 Alexandrite l Opa 6 22-2 04-06 Amber 27-32 Orange Sapphire 07-10 Amethyst 33-37 Orblen 11-13 Angel's Skin 38-42 Orl 14-16 Brandeen 43-47 Purple Sapphire 17-20 Cairngorm r Ravena 3 48-5 21-23 Chrysoberyl 54-58 Red Tears 24-26 Chrysolite e Rhodolit 3 59-6 27-30 Coral 64-68 Sapphire 31-33 Golden Sapphire 69-74 Sard 34-36 Green Sapphire 75-79 Shou Lung Topaz 37-40 80-84 Shou Lung Amethyst 41-43 Hyacinth e Jad b Tom 9 85-8 e Jad 6 44-4 90-95 Water Opal 47-50 Jargoon 96-00 Zendalure 51-53 Jet e Kornerupin 6 54-5 e Typ l Jewe l Rol 57-60 Laeral's Tears 01-06 Amaratha 61-63 Mocca Stone 07-17 Beljuril l Octe 6 64-6 18-25 Black Sapphire e cat's-ey s Preciou 0 67-7 26-36 Diamond 71-73 Scapra 37-47 Emerald n Shando 6 74-7 48-58 Jacinth e Sinhalit 0 77-8 59-69 King's Tears 81-83 StarDiopside 70-71 Rogue Stone e Tourmalin 6 84-8 72-82 Ruby 87-90 Tremair 83-85 Shou Lung Emerald 91-93 Ulvaen 85-93 Star Ruby 94-96 Waterstar e Sapphir r Sta 0 94-0 97-00 Ziose e Typ e Hardston l Rol Roll Precious Stone Type 01-06 (5 sp) 01-07 Aquamarine 07-12 Archon(2gp) 08-14 Euclase ) sp 7 ( y Ivor l Hornbil 8 13-1 15-21 Flamedance 19-24 Iris Agate (2 gp) t Garne 9 22-2 ) quality n o g dependin , gp 5 (1- y Ivor 0 25-3 r Heliodo 7 30-3 31-36 Lumachella (26 sp) 38-44 Horn Coral ) gp 3 ( l Luspee 2 37-4 45-51 Orbaline 43-48 Marble (3 gp) l Pear 9 52-5 ) gp 2 ( m Meerschau 4 49-5 t Perido 7 60-6 55-60 Pipestone (1 gp) 68-75 Raindrop 61-66 Psaedros (6 sp) 76-81 Rusteen 67-72 Serpentine Stone (3 gp) d Emeral s Bupu' , Gem

) sp 9 ( e Soapston 8 73-7 a d she o t m ge e th s cause d wor d comman e On ) gp 0 (10,00 l Meta r Sta 9 7 pale light in a 10-foot long cone, emanating from 80-85 e th Sulabrf o d en ae (7th t spa )t fee 4 21 f o s radiu a o t m ge e th 86-91 y Tempskyenerg e th f o a y (1an gpe ) discharg t no s doe s Thi . beam 92-95 Turritella (8 sp) of the device. 96-00 Xylopal (22 sp) Another command causes the gem of bright- ness to send out a very bright ray 1 foot in diame- RoU e th Sheln i k l Typstruc ee creatur y An . long t fee 0 5 d an r te 01-05 Abalone, Red (10 gp) eyes by the beam is dazzled and unable to see for ) gp 5 (2 n Gree , Abalone 7 06-0 1d4 rounds. The target creature is entitled to a 08-14 r o r Black Helmewhethe e t (45 determin gp o t ) l spel . vs w thro g savin 15-21 Conch (10 gp) not its eyes were shut or averted in time. This use ) gp 0 (1 r Tige , Cowrie 8 21-2 of the gem expends one energy charge. ) gp 0 (2 l Pear , Cowrie 3 29-3 The third manner in which the item may be 34-36 Cowrie, Opal (100 gp) used is to cause it to flare in a blinding flash of 37 s Cowrieradiu t , 5-foo Purpl a h e wit Sta g r (4,00lon t fee 0 gp0 3 )e con a n i , light ) gp 0 (5 t Helme e Flam 4 38-4 at its end. Although this glare lasts but a ) gp 0 (5 t Helme d Horne 1 45-5 moment, all creatures within the area must save 52-58 Mother of Pearl (5 sp for one pound) vs. spell or be blinded for 1d4 rounds and there- 59-65 Nacre (1 gp for one pound) after suffer a penalty of -1 to -4 on attack rolls ) gp 5 ( s Nautilu 2 66-7 due to permanent eye damage. This use expends 73-79 Red Helmet (20 gp) . charges e fiv 80-85 Sardonyd xreverse Helmee b n ca t s (40 gpeffect ) s blindnes r o g Dazzlin ) plate l shel r pe p g 5 (1- s Shambo 0 86-9 e b n ca e damag e ey ; spell blindness cure a y b 91-94 Trochubrightness s of ( 4 gpgem )e Th . spell heal a y b y onl d cure ) gp 2 ( o Turb 8 95-9 dark- A . recharged e b t canno d an s charge 0 5 s ha ) gp 1 ( o Uni 0 99-0 e on s drain r owne s gem' e th t a t cas l spel ness charge from a gem of brightness, or makes it use- m ge e th f oo f n Atonemenoptio e th t a t , round e on r fo s les XP Valuee b o t : t 50i s 0 cause l spel Gdarkness P Value: 4,00continual A 0. owner t a , IMAGINcharges e fiv d E Magazinexpen o t e r 20o , day e on r fo s useles This white diamond allows the bearer to cast the the option of the owner. 5th-level atonement spell once per day. Bupu's Emerald : Value P G Bimbomushi : Value P X XP Value: 3,000 GP Value: 20,000 e Lanc e th f o s Tale DRAGON Magazine 40 A gully dwarf named Bupu bestowed this emer- This item comes in two slightly different forms, ald upon Raistlin as they wandered the ruins of - magi a e lik r o m ge l magica a s a r eithe g appearin - infirmi s hi l hea d woul t i d hope e Sh . Tsaroth k Xa cal stone. In either form, the bimbomushi acts ties. It did not. But neither did it strike him dead, like a e ring som of h protectionAlthoug . +3 fosince rs its carrieother o t re whedon n s inha t i s a e th n tha e Dic t Hi r highe f o e creatur a h wit e battl adamantly claim that Raistlin imbued the stone bearers , awa s lond g asemeral the eth enemy sa s y isother consciou , power g s andkillin is nit h wit battle. enchanted before Raistlin got it. Regardless, after Raistlin's death, the emerald somehow appeared d cornere s ofwa Brightneso wh f dwar y s gull a f o t pocke e th n i 0 17,50 : Value P G 0 2,00 : Value P X by draconians. The miserable creature offered the . life s hi DUNGEOr fo e Nbrib MASTE a s a s R Guide tormentor s hi o t d emeral This crysta- any h l appearwretc e sth ty o bsla e o at longg , rougintendin , h prismaccepted . y The t i , however , words d comman r prope e th h Wit y gull e th d an s draconian e th d kille e ston e Th . way emits bright light, which may be used in three dif- dwarf escaped. ferent ways, . dwarfs y gull r fo y onl s work d Emeral s Bupu' 1778