Gems

Gem of Anti-Vermin Barrier (Brown Smoky Topaz)



With this gem, the user creates an invisible force field that repels nonmagical insects, rodents, spiders, snakes, worms, and similar vermin of less than 1 Hit Die. The gem has no effect on giant-sized versions of these creatures unless they are less than 1 Hit Die. The barrier affects summoned creatures, such as those called by a summon insects spell.

Any vermin within the area of effect when the gem is activated are affected and will leave the area of affect as fast as possible; however, when these creatures exit the area, they cannot return.

The gem affects a cubic area of 60 feet, and the effect last for 12 hours.

Gem of Bigby's Construction Crew (Orbaline)



When the command word for this gem is spoken, this gem creates 17 pairs of hands. All of the hands come equipped with carpentry tools. The hands do the work of a construction team equal in ability to any crew of professional carpenters, masons, miners, or sappers. The hands never need to rest or eat. Each pair performs as one worker. They are unable to fight or inflict physical damage on anything. They cannot be destroyed by non-magical means and each pair has 20 hit points. The hands remain for the duration of the gem's enchantment, unless they are dismissed sooner by the gem user. The duration of each enchantment lasts for 12 hours.

Gem of Blackfire (Jet)



When the command word for this magical stone is spoken, a cold, black fire appears in the gem-user's hand, shedding violet colored light equivalent to torchlight. The gem-user can hold the blackfire without taking damage or throw it at an opponent. Throwing it at an opponent requires a roll to hit. If the sphere hits, the target ignites the creature's life force doing 1d6 points of damage the first round and 1d3 the following rounds until extinguished. The flames can be extinguished by padding them out, but water has no effect. The flames only consume living matter (creatures and plants) and have no effect on non-living material or undead. The end product of blackfire combustion is oxygen and a grey-blue ash.

The gem's enchantment lasts for 15 turns. The enchantment's area of effect is a one-foot radius sphere. There are no saving throws allowed.

Gem of Bloodfire (Bloodstone)



When the command word for this magical stone is spoken, the enchantment engulfs one target creature with purple fire that burns for 6d4 points of damage on round 1, then loses 1d4 points of damage per round until it goes out. The flames do not ignite flammable objects, they just hurt creatures.

The range of the gem's enchantment is 40 yards. The target creature receives a saving throw, if successful, the victim only takes half damage. The saving throw check needs to be made each round.

Gem of Cause Rain (Orange Carnelian)



When the command word for this magical stone is spoken, it creates a sudden torrential burst of rain, even in underground settings or inside buildings. This takes effect immediately and lasts for 10 rounds. The spell will reduce fire damage by 2d4 points. Long range missile fire becomes impossible, and short range missile fire is made with a -6 to hit. Fire based magic is instantly dispelled, while any flaming magical weapons are nullified for the gem's spell duration. The area covered by the rain storm is 100 feet.

Gem of Cheffield's Kingly Feast (Lapis Lazuli)



This gem brings into existence food and drink which is of extremely high quality. The food is excellent and nourishing. The drink is high quality and enjoyable. This meal is truly fit for a king. The meal is served by four unseen servants, who serve the courses, clear away dirty dishes, and keep platters and goblets full. In addition to the main meal, appetizers are served before and desserts are served afterwards. It is a full seven course meal. Nobody who is being served by this gem will be able to finish all their food, there is so much. This gem will serve up food for up to twenty people.

Gem of Clairvoyance (Obsidian)



When the command word for this magical stone is spoken, the gem's enchantment empowers the user to see as the 3rd-level wizard spell, clairvoyance. It differs from the spell in that unknown areas up to 60 yards distant can be seen. Its effects last for two turn.

Gem of the Cloud of Purification (Blue Quartz)



When the command word for this magical stone is spoken, this gem creates a billowy cloud of magical vapors that moves in the direction of the prevailing wind at a rate of 20 feet per round. A strong wind (greater than 15 miles per hour) breaks it up in 4 rounds, and a greater wind (25 MPH or more) prevents the use of the spell. Thick vegetation disperses the cloud in 2 rounds.

The cloud of purification transmutes organic filth, garbage, and vermin (mice, rats, rot grubs, and so on) into an equal quantity of pure water. For example, a nest of rot grubs caught in the cloud would "melt," becoming small puddles of clean water. If the gem's enchantment is cast over a body of water, the cloud merges with a portion of the water equal to its own size, transmuting any filth, microbes, small fish, or other "impurities" into clean water.

The cloud's vapors are heavier than air, so they sink to the lowest level of the land (even down holes in the ground). Thus, this gem's enchantment is perfect for cleansing a sewer or well.

This enchantment in no way affects magical creatures or creatures larger than a normal rat. The enchantment's area of effect is 240 cubic feet, the range is 30 yards. Once the 12 round duration expires, another charge must be expended from the gem in order to bring about another cloud of purification.

Gem of Cool Strength (Yellow Chrysoberyl)



This gem when activated prevents sunstroke, heat exhaustion, sunburn, and other harmful effects associated with hostile environments. The effects last for 12 hours. This gem is useful for desert travel as well as long voyages at sea - anywhere blistering heat is abundant and fresh water is scarce.

Even a cold-blooded or water based creature can benefit from this item. This gem keeps damp-skinned creatures damp. However, it does not allow water breathing creatures to function on dry land.

This gem cannot stave off the vultures indefinitely. Once the effects from the agate of cool strength ends, the gem must recharge for six hours before it can function again.