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TheFantasyTripFanBasedAwakenedGemstonesPart2
ByJohnPaulBakshoianVersion11/20/19
Mostgemphotoscomefromhttps://olddungeonmaster.com/2012/06/10/gems/whosesitewasaninfluence.
Pyrite Fool’sGold
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $2
CostinGold 0₲
1ounceofgemdust 2₵
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Foolsvictimintothinkingitemistherealthing.
Talisman-Victimsareat-3IQtodisbelieveIllusionthatwearerhasjustcast.†✷Cost1.
Power#2
Passoffsomethingforbetterthanitis.(notnecessarilymagic,couldbeanaction.)
Talisman-Wearer'svictimsareat-2IQforpurposesofseeingthroughthisdeception.Thisgemstonecanalsobeplacedonathingtogivethatthingdifficultyinseeingitasfalse.†✷NoCost.
Notes Goldsmith&GeologistswillrecognizeFool'sGoldwhentheyseeit.
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Agate
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $5
CostinGold ½₲
1ounceofgemdust 5₵
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Workplace–drawsinnewbusinessandgradualexpansion;increaseprosperityovertime.
Charm–MerchantrollsontheJobTableeachweekat4/18insteadof3/18.Lastsfor3months.†✷❖NoCost.
Power#2 Protectfrombaddreams.
Amulet–Thisgemstonepreventshorrificdreamsfromhappening.Itprotectsonefromspiritsorspellsthatwouldpenetrateintowearer’sdreams.Itisplacedontheheadwhilesleeping.Lasts1week.†✷❖Cost1thefirstnight.
Notes
Agate(Moss)
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $5
CostinGold ½₲
1ounceofgemdust 5₵
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
PromotesGrowthofNewCrops
CharmforFarming–FarmerrollsontheJobTableeachweekat3/-insteadofnone.RollagainsthighestAttribute.Addupthenumberofsuccess;whentheharvestcomesin,thefarmergets$10persuccessforqualitycrop.Wornbyfarmer.Covers1acre;Lastsonegrowingseason.†✷❖NoCost.
Power#2 PacifyPlant
Talisman-ThewearerHarmonizesanyplantthatwouldattackhim:Ambush,Bloodtrees,Maulers,NetAlgae,PitTrapPlants.Theseplantswillnotattackwearerandwillattackothersinthepartyat-2DX.†✷Cost1.
Other PlanterPlus
Talisman–Whenthisgemstoneisplantedinapotorflowerbed,itincreasestheoverallhealthoftheplants.CoversshapeofcontaineroraMegahexofopenground.Plantsgain+1vsanynaturalhazardslikeweather,disease,pests,etc.for1growingseason.Theplantsalsothrive.†✷❖ NoCost.
Notes
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Hawk’sEye
TheStoneofWisdom
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $10
CostinGold 1₲
1ounceofgemdust $1
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Clair-cognizance-IntuitiveKnowledge
Talisman–Theabilityto‘justknow’information.Theknowledgeoftencomestothewearerspontaneously,butthecharacterknowsinhissoulthatitisaccurate.Sometimesthisinformationcancomeintheformoffactsandfigures,atothertimesitcomesintheformofsimplyknowingthetruthofasituation,acareerpathoranenemy.GMdetermineswhatthisrevelationisanditshouldbebetween90%and100%accurate.†✷Cost2.
Power#2 ObjectiveHistory
Talisman-Whenwearertouchesobjecthegetsanimpressionofsomeimportantpieceofitspasthistory:purpose,usage,importantowners,howitcametobehere…whatevertheGMfeelswouldhelptheplot.†✷Cost3.
Notes
Hematite
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $10
CostinGold 1₲
1ounceofgemdust $1
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Enablesthestudentofpsychicenergiestounfocusfromthephysicalworld,thebettertoattunetotheoccult.
Talisman–Spellcaster’snextNewSpellcosts20%lessXP.CanbeusedbyWizardorHero.†✷⚔NoCost.
Power#2 StoneofTangibleTruth
Talisman-Whensomeoneliesw/inamega-megahexofthewearer,theliarwillstartmildlycoughingin3turns.Thislastsfor5turnsthenthecoughingbecomesbronchialfor3turns,thenstops.Atthemomentitstops,theliarfeelsthatifheliesaboutthisthingagain,hewillstarthacking.(hewon'tthough).†✷ Costs1.
Notes
LapisLazuli
TheStoneoftheStarryNight
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $10
CostinGold 1₲
1ounceofgemdust $1
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Enhancessixthsenseabilitiesofgainingknowledge
Talisman–ThenextIQorientedTalent(TalentsthatyourollvsIQ)costs20%lessforWizardorHero.†✷NoCost.
Power#2
ProtectsagainstEvilEye(curse).
Amulet–AllowswearertomakeaSavingsRollvsCursespellat+2IQ.†✷Cost1.
Notes
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PetrifiedWood
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $10
CostinGold 1₲
1ounceofgemdust $1
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 PetrifiedShield
Amulet-Whenawearerwithawoodenshieldthatreceivesatotalof8+hitsofdamageinoneturn(physicalweapon,missileweapon,spellattackpartofwhichtheshieldabsorbed)andthefigurewouldnormallyfalldown,willhaveitslastattackdamagenegatedandtheshieldwillshatterinstead.†✷Cost1.
Power#2 PreventsPetrification
Amulet-TheGemstonecancelstheaffectofoneattackfromapetrificationbeast(oronethatFreezes)onthewearer.†✷Cost2.
Notes
Quartz(smoky)
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $10
CostinGold 1₲
1ounceofgemdust $1
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Endurance
Talisman-Wearerhalvesfatiguereceivedfromheavyloads;halvesdamagefromstarvation/badfood;canreceivetwiceasmuchtorturebeforehebreaks(thoughhemuststillbewearingthegemstone).Lastsonesequenceofthisactivity:twohoursofmovingtreasurechestfromcastle,aweekinthewilderness,oneprolongedsessionwiththeinquisitor,etc.†✷❖NoCost.
Power#2 PromoteLearning
Talisman-LearningTalents/Spells:Starting*CostforHero=2HeroTalentat1Pointor1Spellthatcost2points.Starting*CostforWizard=2Spellsat1pointorTalentthatcostsregularpoints(notdoubled).*JustifytoGMwhythecharacterhasanOccultSmokyQuartzatcharactercreationorGMwilldisapproveit.XPPurchasedCostforHeroorWizard=1spellortalentat20%off.†✷⚔NoCost.
Notes
Rhodochrosite
TheStoneoftheCompassionate
Heart
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $10
CostinGold 1₲
1ounceofgemdust $1
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 CompassionandHarmony
Talisman-Allowswearertocommandthatanyhostilityofthosepresentwillbe“harmonized”.AllinvolvedrolltheirIQat+3(+2ifdon’tknowthelanguage).Allsuccesseshavecalmingaffectontheindividualsothatheis“neutral”onreactionrollstherestofthissession.Thedegreeofindividualfailureisthedegreeofcontinuingindividualhostility.Thosethatareharmonizedmayjointosubduethosestillhostile.†✷Cost1.
Power#2 CompassionateHeart
Talisman–Wearercanpleadacaseforsomeonetobecompassionatetowardsavictim(s).ThecharactersmakeContestrolls(ITLp8)withwearerrolling1lessdie.Theamountthewearerwinsbyistheamountofcompassionthoseindividualsinvolvedshowtowardvictim.Thiscouldbeanythingfromjustgivingvictimasockinthejawinsteadofmace,toanapology,toawardinghimafewcoins,totakinghimtothehospitalandpayingthebill.Ifthewearerfails,thewinnerswillbeupsettowardsthewearerandcontinueasnormaltothevictim.†✷Cost1.
Notes
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Apatite
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $50
CostinGold 5₲
1ounceofgemdust $5
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
AnimalEmpathyTalisman–OwnerreceivesAnimalHandlerTalentforthisoneinstance.Lasts30minutes.†✷❖Cost1.
Power#2Overcomingverbalcommunicationproblems
Talisman–Thewearerovercomesaproblemthatimpedestalkingorwhistling;suchaslaryngitis,stuttering,swollentongue,brokenjaw,etc.ThewearermakesaSavingsRollat+1STtoovercomethehandicapfor30minutes.†✷Cost1.
Other Device:AnimalCalm
Talisman-Apowderbomb(likegasbomb,butcoversonly1hex)ismadeofAwakenedApatite.Itcalmssmallmammalsandsomebeastsandtheybecomedocilefor10minutes.Onlyanalchemistcanmakethisbomb.Thisisuseduponcereleased.GMdecidesifbombactuallyactivates.†NoCost.
Notes
Jet
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $50
CostinGold 5₲
1ounceofgemdust $5
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 DemonAvert
Amulet–AnydemonmuststayawayasperAvertSpell.Lasts30minutes.†✷‡Cost3.
Power#2
ProtectagainstMagicalCreatures
Amulet–AnyMagicalCreatureexceptElementals,Skeletons&ZombiesmuststayawayasperAvertSpell.†✷Cost3.
Notes
Malachite
TheStoneofPeacock
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $50
CostinGold 5₲
1ounceofgemdust $5
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Enableonetounderstandthethoughtsoftheanimals.
Talisman–Thewearercanunderstandwhatoneanimalisthinkingatthatmoment.TheGMmayswitchittoanotheranimalattheplayer’srequest.Thisisnotaconversation;thefigurecannottalktothecreature.TheplayercansuggesttotheGMwhathewouldliketoknow,butitsuptotheGMtorespondinalikelyanimalway.Theabilitylasts30minutes.Theaffectonthecharactercanbesubtleasinthefigurewondersifheisreallyimaginingwhatthecreatureisthinkingorafullonknowsitishappening.MostoftheseTalismanresembleincolorandmarkingsaPeacock'sTail;thestoneistriangularandmountedinsilver.†✷Cost1.
Power#2 ProtectionfromEvilSpirits
Amulet–AnyShadowwights,Wights,WraithsorNightguantsthatattackthewearerareat-2.†✷Cost3.
Other Device:BowlofMalachite
Talismanicwaterdish–Whenanimaldrinksfrombowlitcanunderstandwhatthebowlowner(only)saysfor10minutes.Itwillonlyunderstandsimpleconcepts,soanythingcomplexwillconfuseit.Thebowlownerisnotsurewhythebeastseemstoknowwhatheissaying(whynow?)&thebeastitselftakesunderstandingthetwo-leggerasnatural.GMdetermineshowthebeastwillreact.Thebeastcannottalk,though.†✷NoCost.
Notes
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Obsidian
TheMirrorStone
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $50
CostinGold 5₲
1ounceofgemdust $5
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 ScryingbyActivelyrubbing
Talisman-IftheGMdecidesthatthisparticularrubbingwillactivatethestone,thensometimethatday(perhapsevenimmediately)a30secondvideodaydreamofapastorfutureevent(relatingtothatlocation)willoccur;itistrue(1-5onad6roll)ofthetime.Casterwillrealizeifitispastorfuture.GMtodeterminehowmuchisrevealed.†✷Cost3.
Power#2
ConduittoSupernaturalForces;communicatewithotherworldentities.
Talisman-ADemonappearsinanon-threateningwayandwantstochatwithfigure.Theownersensesthatthereisnohostilityintended,thoughifattacked,demonwillcombat.MaybeDemonislonely.ThisalsocanbeGhosts,WightsandRevenants.Itstaysfor5minutesthenleaves.TheGMdecideswhyitishereandroleplaysoutthesituation.†✷Cost1.
Other Device:ObsidianBlade
Talisman-Awakenedobsidianbladescanbeusedinritualstocuttheastrallinkofanastralwalkertohisbodybyscrapingthescalpoff.Thebodybecomescomatose&willstarveifnotfed.AnythingthatwouldnormallybeabletohauntorpossessfiguresmayoccupythebodyandrunitperPossessionspell.Theoriginalowner’ssoulisleftwanderingtheAstralplaneforeverunlessitcanarriveatthebody’slocationandattempttodrawouttheinterloper.[Blademaybeusedinotherceremoniesalso.][seePrehniteformoredetails.]†✷❖Cost5.
Notes
PearlFreshwater Woman’sStone
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $50
CostinGold 5₲
1ounceofgemdust $5
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
WomanlyIlls
Amulet/Talisman-Aidsintreatmentofmanyfemalespecificailments,suchascramps,aidinfertility&easingthediscomfortandpainofchildbirth.Duration6months.†✷❖NoCost.
Power#2 EnduringPride
Talisman-Whenfemalefigurewouldnormallydespairattheextraordinaryhardshipssheisgoingthrough,thegemstonegiveshertheresolvetoendureitand'standwithdignity.’Lastforthedurationofthehardshipor6months.†✷❖NoCost.
Power#3 MotherNurture
Talisman–TheWearergetsChildrenHandlertalent:Theabilitytomakefriendswith(and,intime,train)all“samerace”(-1fordifferentrace,-1fornotspeakingsamelanguage)children(newbornto15yearsold).Tomakefriendswithayouth,thewearermustbeatleast1MHawayfromothermembersinitsparty,andact&talkinafriendlymanner.Ifthewearermakesherroll(3/IQ),theyouthwillbecalmandinterestedinwhatthewearersuggests,andmayevenbefriendherforawhile(GMmakesareactionroll).Ifwearermissesthesavingroll,theyouthwillbehaveasitwouldtowardanythingelse–uptoandincludingtantrums.Fora17or18failure,theyouthattacksthewearer.Lastsfordurationofencounter.†✷Cost2.
Notes
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Prehnite
TheStoneofAstralia
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $50
CostinGold 5₲
1ounceofgemdust $5
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 AstralWalkinginDreamWork
Talisman-GivesaHerotheabilitytoAstralProject(ITLp28)foroneinstanceofonehour.Thefigureiscomatoseintherealworldforthattime.IftherealworldbodyisinjuredorthePrehniteGemstoneremoved,theheroreturnsdisoriented(IQ-5)for5minutes.TheGMcanactivatethiswhentheheroisexpectingitoritcouldhappenwithouthisknowingitwasgoingtohappen,orevenwhenheissleeping.WhentheHeroreturnstobody,theGMwilltellhimifhehasfullclarityofwhathappenedorifitisafoggy,unrealdream.Onceusedbythishero,itwillnotworkonhimagain.†✷⚔Cost5.
Power#2 AstralGuardian
Talisman-ProvidesthewearerwithanAstralWIGHT(ST,DX,IQashadinLife)thatwillprotecthimintheAstralPlane.AsperWightILTp84exceptthatanyphysicalweaponsdohalfdamagetoit.AstralWightsspeakthelanguagetheydidinlife.Itisnotsummoned,sowillstaywithweareruntilitdecidestowanderoff.However,thewearerisperhapsthemostinterestingthingtocomealonginages,andperhapsthewearercanhelpinitsmission.Lasts1Hour†✷Cost1.
Notes
Quartz(rose)
TheStoneofBeautyandLove
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $50
CostinGold 5₲
1ounceofgemdust $5
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Putsintomindoflovedonetheimageoftheowner.
Talisman–Placethegemstonenexttoapainting,carving,etc.oftheabsentpersonandplacehandsoneithersideofthestone.Thecharactervisualizeswhereandwhenthemissingpersonwerelasttogether,sayingtheperson’snamesoftlythreetimesandasksthemtogetintouchorsendnews.Thelovedonewillgetanimageoftherequestorandmildcuriosityonhowtheyaredoing.“Caster”rollsIQ+2forlovedones;RollsIQforfriends;Rolls-2forunknownsorenemies.Canbeusedbywizardandnon-wizard.Talisman–Forcontactingapet,gotothelocationwhereitshouldnormallybe(itscage,pillow,areabythecampfire),imagineitbackinitsplaceandleavethegemstoneatthatspot.Theanimalwillgetanimageofitsmasterandpinetobewiththem.Iflost,itwilltrytotrackthemasterdown.“Caster”rollsIQ+2forpet.Canbeusedbywizardandnon-wizard.†✷Cost3.
Power#2 Easeoflanguage
Talisman-Startingcost:Heroescanlearn2languagesforcostofone;Wizardcanlearn1languageat1point.*JustifytoGMwhyyouhaveanAwakenedRoseQuartzatcharactercreationorhewilldisapproveit.XPPurchasedCostforHeroorWizard=1languageat50%off.†✷⚔❖NoCost.
Notes
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TigerEye
TheStoneoftheGoldenRay
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $50
CostinGold 5₲
1ounceofgemdust $5
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 GoodFortune
Charm-GMwillpointouttotheplayerofthewearerwhereagoodopportunityistomakesomemoney,beita'mark',a'BuyLow,SellHigh'item,astockmarkethunch,aSavethatDrowningGoblin,etc.Thismightbeanimmediateprofitoritmighttakesometimetodevelop.†✷Cost1.
Power#2 DecisionMaking
Talisman-Ifthewearerorothercharactersarewafflingaboutwhattodo,theGMdemandsadecisiontobemadein1minute.GMhastheplayerlistouthisoptionsforthisoneandifhecan’ttheGMcansuggestone.Ifthereisnodecisionin1minute,thefigureisindecisiveabouteverythingforhalfanhourrealtime.†✷NoCost.
Notes
Turquoise
TheStoneoftheSky
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $50
CostinGold 5₲
1ounceofgemdust $5
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 Keepawayevilspirits
Amulet-EvilspiritskeepawayfromthewearerasperAvertSpell.TheseareShadowwights,Wights,WraithsandNightguants.†✷Cost2.
Power#2 GoodFortune
Charm-Raisesthelownumberby1ontheJobRiskTable.Canbewornbythepersonorplacedinthebusiness/workroom.Lasts4months.†✷❖NoCost.
Notes
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Bloodstone
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $100
CostinGold 10₲
1ounceofgemdust $10
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 PreventsInfection
Amulet–Thewearerdoublesthenormalhealingrateforseveraldays(roll1d6)asthefigure'sbodydemolishesanythingthatwouldinfectit.†✷Cost2.
Power#2 PreventsMiscarriages
Amulet–Thewearer’sfetuswillgofulltermandbebornalive.Therewillbenocomplicationswiththepregnantmother.Canbeonastatueorotheritemsnexttothebedorworndaily.†✷❖NoCost.
Notes
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Moonstone
TheTraveler’sStone
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $100
CostinGold 10₲
1ounceofgemdust $10
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 ProtectsTravelersatnight
Amulet-Thisgemstoneaidstheitinerantwearerandthosearoundhimwhoaretravelingatnight.Doesn’tworkforthoseonlyafewmilesfromhomeorhotelroom…Robberswillloseinterestinambushingwearer,wolveswillbetoofulltotrackhim,thepaththatwearerchoosesthroughthemarshisnotbadinthisarea,theraindoesnotseemtoputoutthefire,etc.Thislasts1wholejourneyor1week.†✷❖NoCost.
Power#2 "NO!"
Amulet/Talisman-Givesfemalewearer+3whenresistingSexAppealorgivesUnarmedCombatIIwheninapotentialrapesituation.†✷Cost1.
Notes
RockCrystal(clearQuartz)
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $100
CostinGold 10₲
1ounceofgemdust $10
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 HealingCrystal
Talisman-Itallowsinjuredwearertobehealedbymorethanonephysickerforthenexthour.Ifthisgemstoneisownedbythephysicker,hemayplaceitontheinjuredandGMcandecideifitworks.Ifwornbyinjured,hecanrequestasecondPhysickertoalsoworkonhim.Thesamephysickercannothealthesamepersontwiceonthishealingsession.†✷Cost1.
Power#2 Meditation
Talisman-TheMeditatorwearingthegemstoneclearshismind,doesmantras,whateverforatleast5minutesandthistransitionsinto"restingfatigue".Ittakes8minutestorecoverwhilemeditatinginsteadof15minutes.Lastsonerestingperiodofwhateverlength.†✷❖Cost1.
Other FarTalk
TalismanDevise-Awizardwithtelepathycanholda4”+straightbarofAwakenedRockCrystalandattempttoconnecttoanotherperson(WizardorHero,withorw/otelepathy)whoisholdinganidenticalAwakenedrockcrystal.ThePowerofthegemstonegivesLong-DistanceTelepathyfor30seconds.†✷Cost2.
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Amber
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $250
CostinGold 25₲
1ounceofgemdust $25
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 PowerfulHealer
Talisman–AllowsaPhysickerwearertoheal1pointwithoutaphysickerkit;MasterPhysickerwearercanhealadditionalpointwithoutaphysickerkit.GMletsphysickergetafeelingitwillworkthistime.†✷NoCost.
Power#2 DampensInsectPhobia
Talisman–Wearersetsasideanyphobiasaboutinsectsforthedurationoftheencounter.Nopenalties,etc.†✷Cost1.
Other Device:PreservationToolTalisman-Amber(withinsectinit)necklacepreservesawearer"JustBarelyDead"figurefor1hour.†✷Cost1.
Other Device:Amberizer
TalismanDevice-Mechanicians&Scholarshaveknownthatsilkrubbingamberandsulfurballsspunonitsaxismadethingsamberized(electrified),attractingbitsofpaper&shocks.Theseexperimentershavenowdonethesamewithfist-sizedspinningAwakenedAmberwhichincreasesitsamberizinguntiloccasionallyithasenoughforenergyforaLightningSpell.†✷Cost1.
Notes
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Carnelian
TheStoneoftheMaster
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $250
CostinGold 25₲
1ounceofgemdust $25
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Aidsincreationofbuildingamasterwork.
Talisman-Overcomessomeobstaclethatimpedestheprogressoftheownerfromachievingthepinnacleactivity/creationforthenextlevelintheircareer.PlayerandGMdeterminewhatthecharacteristryingfor,usuallyacreationthatelevatesthecharactertothenextlevelintheGuild.Canbewornorplacedinworkplace.Canonlybeusedoncebythisowner.†✷⚔❖NoCost.
Power#2 Performanceconfidence
Talisman–Wearerissosureofitselfthatitrolls1dielessonanyContest(ITLP8)foranytypeofperformance:Musicalinstrument,singing,dancing,acrobatics,mimic,mime,ventriloquist,comedy,dramaticreading,etc.†✷Cost1.
Notes
Chalcedony
TheSpeaker’sStone
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $250
CostinGold 25₲
1ounceofgemdust $25
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 PublicSpeakingandLaw
Talisman-AllowswearertomakealogicalorimpassionedcasewhichactslikePersuasiveSpells(ITLp22)withhintsofGreatVoicethrownin.TheLogicalpartalsohelpsinanyafter-argumentanalysis;itsjustmakestoomuchsensetobedisbelieved.Lastsfor1speech.†✷Cost1.
Power#2
Overcomefearofthedarkanddispelnightterrors.(wornaroundtheneck.)
Talisman-GivesthewearerDarkVisionspellfor15minutesalongwithSoothespellonself.Soothewillcontinuetoworkforanhourafterwards,unlessanewfearpopsup.†✷Cost3.
Other Necklacenegatestagefright
Amuletdevice-WearinganAwakenedChalcedonycrystalaroundtheneckhelpsovercomestagefrightandthefearofpublicspeakingforthedurationoftheperformance.†✷Cost1.
Notes
RockCrystal(Herkimer"Diamond")
TheStoneofAttunement
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $250
CostinGold 25₲
1ounceofgemdust $25
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 SuperHealingCrystal
Talisman-Wearerdoublestheregularhealingvalueforthisfiveminutes(uptofullST).ThisworksforPhysickerorHealingPotions.†✷Cost1.
Power#2 SuperMeditation
Talisman–Thewearertakes8minutestorecoverwhilemeditatinginsteadof15minutes.Thefirsttimeitisutilizeditisautomaticforonespanofmeditating.(WearercanSuperMeditateforseveralhoursforfree.)Eachtimethereafter(adifferentperiodofrest)thewearerrollsIQinanattempttoutilizetheHerkimeruntilthewearerfails.(Ifwearerfails,hecannolongerbenefitfromSuperMeditation.)Thegemstonecanbeutilizedadditionaltimesafterthefirsttimeata-1IQeachtimeitisused,thus3rdtimeis-2IQ,onandon,untilhefails.†✷❖Cost1.
Other Device:ScryballTalisman-AwakenedHerkimerScryballorSkullgivesboosttoscrying.RollonelessdiewhenWizardmakeshisscryroll.†✷Cost2.
OtherDevice–CrystalSkullsofPower
Talisman-HerkimerCrystalSkulls-AnancientMnorenlegendclaimstherewerethirteensacredcrystalskullshiddenindifferentplacesandmustallbefoundandbroughttogethersotheuntoldpowerisreleased.5AwakenedHerkimerCrystalSkulls,arrangedinapentagramfilledinwith7otherHerkimerCrystalSkullswillbringaboutauniqueGMcreation.†NoCost.
Notes
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Jasper
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $250
CostinGold 25₲
1ounceofgemdust $25
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 MakeAstralTravelEasier
Talisman–FortheWizardwearerAstralProjectioncosts4pointsinsteadof10.†✷
Power#2
FastingStone(helpswhenfasting)
Talisman–Thewearercangouptofortnighteating1ounceoffoodperdayandnothavethelackofnutritionaffecthim.Candrinkhalfasmuchwaterasnormallyrequired.Lastsfor14days.Cangoamonthifyouonlydrinkwateranddonothingbutsit.†✷❖NoCost.
Notes
Onyx
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $250
CostinGold 25₲
1ounceofgemdust $25
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 Protectionagainstambush
Amulet-GMletswearerknowthatanambushwillhappenwithin4turns.TheGMdoesnotsayfromwhoorwhereorhow.Thiscouldbebrigands,wraith,AmbushPlant,processserverorevenurchins.†✷Cost2.
Power#2 Protectionagainstblackmagic
Amulet-IftheGMhasBlackMagicinhisgame,thisgemwouldprotectthewearerbyallowingaSavingsRollat+2.Ifhedoesn’thaveBlackMagic,thenthisprotectsagainstCurses,SavingsRollat+2.†✷Cost2.
Power#3 Banishgrief
Amulet-Whenafigurewouldseverelygrieveoversomemisfortune,thisgemconvertsthatgrieftoadeterminationtoavengeorexaltthemisfortune.†✷Cost1.
Notes
pearl(white,pink)
TheTearsoftheGods
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $250
CostinGold 25₲
1ounceofgemdust $25
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 Purity
Talisman-Wearerliterallyradiatesitspurity(iftheGMthinksthatisappropriate).Wearergains+1onreactionsforthoseinclinedtohonorpurity,or-1forthosewithantipathytowardspurity.OriftheGMisnotinclinedtoRadiatedPurity,hecandothis:Wearercanidentifyathingasfreefromadulterationorcontamination;freefromimmorality,orfreefromguiltorevil(innocence.)Lasts30minutes.†✷‡Cost1.
Power#2 MoonandWatergem
Talisman–Weareramplifiescastingofonespellthatisusedatnightduringa(threedaysof)fullmoon.Thisamplificationgiveseither+1tocast,+1effect,or1/2fatiguecost.TheGMchooseswhichbenefitoccurs.†✷Costs1.
Other Device:SkinPotion
TalismanPotion-Analchemistcanmake"WaterofPearl"bydissolvinganAwakenedPearlinwhitevinegar&otheringredients.Cookedwithaloe,rosebudsandScumBunnies,itmakesathicklotionthatwhencoveringaportionofabodyhardensin3hourstoasmoothshell.Letsetfor2day,thentheshellneedstobecrackedopenandpealedlikeahardboiledegg.WaterofPearlisusedtohealburnsandflayedskinandskindisease.Afterthreetreatments,theskinisrough,butabletohealnaturally.1dosecoversanentireleg.LotionforWaterofPearlcanbestoredinasealedceramicjar.Mustbekeptcool.†Cost1
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Peridot
TheStoneofHealth
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $250
CostinGold 25₲
1ounceofgemdust $25
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 GoodHealth
Amulet–Thewearerradiatesgoodhealth.Comingdownwithanydiseaseorsicknessisat-2.Duration6months.†✷❖NoCost.
Power#2
DispelsMelancholyorMadness
Talisman-GemplacedonVictim.ThisallowsPhysickerorPriesttoattempttoalleviateMadnessafter1weekofdailytreatment(thePriestbyconfessionsandothermethods):MadnessabatedifthetreaterwinsRollcontestvs.IQ;Ifnot,madnesscontinues.IfnotusingaPhysickerorPriest,theGMdecidesifonlyusingagemonVictim'sbodywilllessenmadness.†✷❖Cost2.
Notes
BlackTourmaline
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $250
CostinGold 25₲
1ounceofgemdust $25
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Promotingaclearviewofreality-[See-ThroughIllusions]
Talisman-ThewearercanidentifyIllusions&Imageswithouthavingthemunknot.Theywillhaveaslighttransparencyandglowaboutthemforthewearer.ThewearermaylettheIllusionorImagebeorhemaydisbelieveIllusionat+2bonus.Thisabilitylasts10minutes.†✷Cost1.
Power#2 DemonAvert
Amulet-AnydemonignoresthewearerasifhewereUnnoticeable.Thislasts10minutes.†✷‡Cost2.
Other Demonprotector Amulet–Demonsattackthewearerat5dicevsDX.†✷‡Cost2.
Other TheSealownezeMagnet
TalismanDevice-a6"crystalofregularBlackTourmaline,whenrubbedorheated,willbecomemildlyelectricallychargeandmagnetic.AnAwakenedSealownezewhenactivatedisstrongenoughmagnettosuspendaknightinfullarmorfromtheceilingifhoistedupthere.Thislasts10minutes.†✷NoCost.
Notes
Zircon
TheStoneofSpiritualBalance
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $250
CostinGold 25₲
1ounceofgemdust $25
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 Encouragespiritualgrowth
Talisman–ForWizardorHerowearer,purchasingPriestandTheologianTalentcosthalfasmuch.ThisparticularAwakenedPowerisalwaysenergized.Note:IfthewearerdoesnotbelongtoanOrganizedReligion,thisbecomeshissearchforSpirit.†‡❖NoCost.
Power#2 SpiritualProtection
Amulet-Whenwearerisleadingareligiousritual,nodemonorotherevilentitymaycomewithinamegahexofthegatheredfaithful.†✷‡Cost2.
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Amethyst
TheStoneofSobriety
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $500
CostinGold 50₲
1ounceofgemdust $50
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 PreventsDrunkenness
Amulet-Letsitswearerdrinkanyquantityofliquorwithoutilleffects.MustplaceAmethystinmouthwhiledrinking.Lastsonedrinkingengagement.†✷Cost1.
Power#2 Device:SoberPowder
Talisman-AthimblefullofthisAwakenedAmethystPowderwillreduceintoxicationbyonedrinkworthofbeer.Itmaytakeseveralhelpingstocompletelysoberapartyanimalontequilas.Oftenusedtoaidinhangoverstoo.Powdersedimentsettlesatbottomofglassifnottakeningulps.Comesinsealed1dosevials.†NoCost.
OtherDevice:StuddedAmethystSoberGoblet
Amulet–Preventsdrunkennessofanyalcoholdrunkfromthegoblet.ThisGobletactivatesrandomly(1or2ofd6).Whenitactivates,thefiguremaydrinkasmuchashewantsandnotbeaffected.DevicecontainsatleastthreeAwakenedAmethysts.Thisisalwaysonasthegemsrotatetheirre-energizing.†✷◼NoCost.
Notes
Citrine
TheMerchant’sStone
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $500
CostinGold 50₲
1ounceofgemdust $50
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 ImproveBusiness
Charm-A]ThewearergainsBusinessSenseforthisinstance(oranother+1ifhealreadyhasit.)ORB]Themerchantwhowearsthisorplacesitinhiscashboxgains10%moreprofitsforonemonth.†✷❖NoCost.
Power#2 Createswealthandabundance
Charm-Forevery$50ownershares(tips,donations,generosity)withothersinaweek,somebenevolencecomesbacktohim,butnotasadirectexchange(gratefulcustomers,favors,etc.)GMdeterminesoutcome.†✷❖NoCost.
Notes
Coral
TheSafeWaterStone
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $500
CostinGold 50₲
1ounceofgemdust $50
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Travelprotectionwhileonthewaters
Amulet-Thewearergivesentirecrew+1forguardingagainstshipwrecksforthedurationofthetrip.(iffigureisamemberofthecrew,thentheygetthisplusCaptainhasasavingsrollifitdoeswreck.)†✷❖NoCost.
Power#2 Protectionagainstfishattack
Amulet-ThewearergetsAvertspellonanyunderwaterbeastattacks.†✷Cost1.
Power#3 Swimming
Talisman-ThefiguregainsSwimmingtalentforthisinstance.IfhealreadyhasSwimmingtalent,hehasDivingTalent.Lastfordurationofswim.†✷Cost1.
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Garnet
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $500
CostinGold 50₲
1ounceofgemdust $50
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 NearDeathExperience
Talisman-A'JustBarelyDead'wearermaygoonanOut-of-Bodyspiritualquest(possiblytoAstralPlaneorsimilar)insteadofdying.Thisquesttakesaslongasisneededtofinish,howeveronly1secondpassesonCidri.ThewearerisatfullST,butheisaGhostamongotherGhostsandWightsofthespiritworld.TheGMcreatesastoryforthis.Ifhesucceedsinthisquest,heisat0hitpointsuponhisreturn.Hewillhealasnormalandgainssomeinsightfromhisspiritworldencounter.Ifhefails,hewillbeinacomafor24hoursandwakesdemoralized.A‘Heroic-5ormoreDeath’wearermaygoonanOut-of-Bodyspiritualquestbeforehetrulydies.Thisquesttakesaslongasisneededtofinish,howeveronly1secondpassesonCidri.ThewearerisatfullST,butheisaGhostamongotherGhostsandWightsofthespiritworld.TheGMcreatesthestory.Ifhesucceedsinthisquest,heisat-4hitpointsuponhisreturnandwillneedtobehealedupto0orhestilldies.Hisexperiencewillbelikeafevereddream.Ifhefails,heisdead.†✷NoCost.
Power#2 AttractsPassionandLove
Talisman–Amorous:Thequalityofbeingattractiveinasexualway.Thewearermayusethistalentwhen'negotiating'withthosewhofindthewearersexuallyattractive.Makea3dicesavingsrollagainsttheattributethewearerisusingforthisencounter.ItcouldbeDXfordancing,STforliftingotherbodiesup,oritcouldbeIQforvixening.Ifthewearermakesit,theGMadds1tothereactiondierollforthetarget.Iffigurefails,theGMsubtracts1forfigure'sclumsiness.A“4”Successmighthavethemfawningalloverthewearer.A“3”Successhascreatedastalkerbecausethevictimissooooinlovewiththewearer.Ona“17”Failurethepersonwillslapwearerandmakeascene.An“18”theperson(orthosenearby)haswearerarrested(orattack)forindecency.†✷Cost2.
Notes
Jade
TheStoneofProsperity
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $500
CostinGold 50₲
1ounceofgemdust $50
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 ProsperityLuck
Charm-ThewearergetsCharmSpell,butonlyforthingsdealingwithMoney(includingSwag).Works3timesbeforeneedsrecharging.†✷Cost2.
Power#2 Health
Talisman–Thewearercanheal1hitpointeverydayforoneweek.†✷❖Cost1.
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Tourmaline
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $500
CostinGold 50₲
1ounceofgemdust $50
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 HealingCrystal
Amulet–ThewearergetsaSavingsRollwhenconfrontedwithillnessormentalproblems.†✷Cost2.
Power#2 Plantawareness
Talisman-Thewearercancommunewithaplantspirit(PerhapsaformofElemental?).Thespiritwillrevealinformationorco-operatetothebestofitsability(GMfiguresoutwhatthatitcando.)TheSpiritmaywantsomethinginexchange.†✷Cost2.
Other AidsPlants
Talisman–Thisgemhelpsgardensflourish,healsplants,preventspests.Whenburiedinthesoil,AwakenedTourmalinemayencouragegrowthinplants(energizedforonegrowingseason).Whenitiscrushedintoapowder,mixedwithwaterandsprayedintotheair,itisanaturalinsecticidefor1week.Thedustmakesenoughforonedosetocover3megahexes.†❖NoCost.
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Aquamarine Waterofthe
Sea
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $1000
CostinGold 100₲
1ounceofgemdust $100
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
PreventSeasickness&Drowning
Amulet–Thewearerwillnotgetseasick&hassealegs(asifhewasonland).Lastfortheseajourney.†✷❖NoCost.
Power#2 PreventDrowning
Amulet-Thewearercanmakehisrollagainstdrowningat3-diefornonswimmer,automaticforswimmerandDivercanhelprescueothersat1dieless.†✷Cost1.
Power#3 PurifyWater Talisman-TheCleansePoisonspellforoneinstance.†✷Cost1.
Other PurifyGoblet
TalismanDevice–ThisgobletstuddedwithAwakenedAquamarinecanpurifyliquidasperCleanseSpell.Re-energizesitselfonceperweekifused.†◼�NoCost.
Notes
BlackPearl
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $1000
CostinGold 100₲
1ounceofgemdust $100
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 ForProtection
Amulet-Thisgeneralprotectionisagainstanythingthatwouldharmthewearer.TheGMdecideswhatsituationwouldtriggerthisProtectionGemstone.Thiscouldbelightprotectionfromanattackingswing,protectionfromeatingthosepoisonmushrooms,protectionfrombeingscammed.GMeitherletscharacterknowthatsomethingbadwillhappeniftheydoordon'tdosomething.†✷Cost2.
Power#2 Prosperity
Charm-Giveswearergreaterprofitfromillegalactivitiesby20%thisonegame.†✷Cost2.
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Topaz TheStoneof
Truth
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $1000
CostinGold 100₲
1ounceofgemdust $100
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
DetectFraud,revealsecrets,uncoverlies
Talisman–WearergetsDetectLiesTalentonpeopleOREvents(roll4diceagainstDetectLies)thisoneinstance.“Events”wouldbepassingglassfordiamonds,thatthemagistratehasamistress,thatthecharterforthetownwasneverratified,uncoverageneraldatathatwashiddenfromothersonpurposeorlostovertime.†✷Cost2.
Power#2 AwarenessoftheDivine
Talisman-Giveswearerabitofcosmicawarenessandunderstandingofthe“big“picture”andhowthewearerfitsintoitall.GMdescribesasmuchashewants,assubtlethoughtsofthewearerorassomeoneloudlyexpoundingtothewearer.†✷‡Cost3.
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Emerald
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $2500
CostinGold 250₲
1ounceofgemdust $250
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 Psychic
Talisman–Thewearerisabletodetectthatthereismagicinthemegamegahexareaheisin.“Thereseemstobemagichere.”Butnotwhatorwhere.Worksforthisoneinstance.†✷Cost2.
Power#2 ForeseeFuture
Talisman–ThewearergetsaQuickGlimpsephotomontageofpotentialeventthatwillhappenw/inaweek.Thewearermustplacethegemonthetongue.Theforeseecouldbesubtle‘astheeventunfolds’,or‘theaftermathoftheevent.’Worksforthisoneinstance.†✷Cost2.
Notes
Opal TheEyeStone
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $2500
CostinGold 250₲
1ounceofgemdust $250
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 MentalClarity
Talisman–Wearergetstemporary+1toIQasthingsseemsomuchclearertohim.Lasts1hour.†✷Cost2.
Power#2
Appear‘invisible‘insituationswhereonedoesnotwishtobenoticed/seen
Talisman-GivesthewearerUnnoticeabilitySpellfor1minuteatnoSTcost.Wearerisawarethatheisunnoticeable.†✷Cost1.
Power#3 GoodLuck Charm-GivesthewearerofBlackOpaltheCharmspell.†✷Cost3Notes
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Sapphire(black)
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $2500
CostinGold 250₲
1ounceofgemdust $250
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 Protectfrommagic
Amulet-ThewearergetsaSavingsRollonanymagicthatwouldnegativelyimpacthim.IfthewearerwouldnormallygetaSavingsRollonthatmagic,thefigurenowgetsabonusof2.†✷Cost2
Power#2
SeekandMaintainEmployment
Charm–TheownergetsSeekjobat+2IQ(SeeFindingaJobITLp57);Maintainjob-JobChartTroubleisonehigher,thus17becomes18.Theowneralsohasabetterchanceofgettingtimeofforcancomebacklateorinjuredandthepositionwillbeheldforhim.Lasts6months.†✷❖NoCost.
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Diamond KingofGemstones
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $5000
CostinGold 500₲
1ounceofgemdust $500
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 Healing
Talisman-PhysickerorMasterPhysickercanhealoneadditionalpointfortheday,thenstonerechargesitselfandisavailableagaininoneweek.†✷◼Cost2.
Power#2 Protection
Amulet-Thisgeneralprotectionisagainstanythingthatwouldharmthewearer.TheGMdecideswhatsituationwouldtriggerthisProtectionGemstone.Thiscouldbelightprotectionfromanattackingswing,protectionfromeatingthosepoisonmushrooms,protectionfrombeingscammed.GMletscharacterknowthatsomethingbadwillhappeniftheydoordon'tdosomething.†✷◼ Cost2.
Notes Ever-ready-Diamondsdonotneedrecharging.Theykeeprechargingfromtheenvironment.◼
Emerald(clearestbrightgreen)
TheStoneofSuccessfulLove
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $5000
CostinGold 500₲
1ounceofgemdust $500
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 PowerofLove
Talisman/Charm–Thewearer,indesperatesituationsinvolvinglovedone,allowsforoneHEROICefforttosavethem,whetherthatisgoingacrosstheseatoobtainmedicine,vanquishingthebeasttorescuelovedone,givingupdrinking&carousingoradventuring,orevenmarryingthelovedone.GMdeterminesthestoryarc.ThispowergivesCharmtothewearerinsituationsthatwouldtempthimtoendmission.Onceactivated,itactslikeaneasilybrokenGEAS.However,ifbrokenorquestfails,GUILTwillfollow.Ownermaytaketalismanoffandstillbeaffectedbyit.†✷❖Cost2.
Power#2 UnconditionalLove
Talisman-AcollarwithAwakenedEmeraldGemstoneonit.FeedtheanimalfromthehandwithAwakenedApatiteElTriptoFamepowderedinitsfood.Itwillimprintonthefeeder(notnecessarilytheowner).Theownerorfeedermaynowputthecollarontheanimal.RollOpposedContestthefirsttimeImprinting.Ifanimalwins,theanimalcannotbeimprinted.Somecollarsneedtobecustommadefortheanimal'sneck.Theanimalnowtrustsandlovesitsnewmasteraslongasthecollarison.Collarcanbetakenoffforadaywithoutimpairmenttospell.Itmayevenlovehimafteritisoff,dependingonhowlongtherelationshiphasbeenestablished.MakesAnimalTrainingeasier.Itisdifficulttore-imprintan
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animal.UsethesameprocessbutwiththeOpposedContesttheanimalisat+3.†✷❖Cost4atimprinting.
Notes
Ruby TheGemofKings
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $5000
CostinGold 500₲
1ounceofgemdust $500
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1
Removetoxinsfromblood-afterthepoisondoesitsfirstdamageanycontinuingpoisonis1/2(oreveryotherturn).
Talisman-Ifyourgamesystemhaspoisonaffectoveralongdurationratherthananacutedelivery,thenitdoesthefirstdamagenormallyandanycontinuingpoisonisat1/2damageoreveryotherturn.Ifithastobedeliveredallatonce,thenthepoisonisat1/2damage.†✷❖Cost1.
Power#2
Wornclosetotheheart,rubiesaresaidtoattractlove.
Talisman-Makeswearerawareofcharacter’sSOULMATEandenhanceseffortstofulfillhisdestiny.TheSoulmatewillcompleteandcomplimentthecharacterandthecharacterwilldowhathemusttocontact,wooandwinthem.GMworkswithPlayertocreatetheSoulmate.GMrunsnewcharacteruntilhefeelshecanallowittobeaPC.†✷❖Cost1.
Power#3 Protectorfrommisfortune
Amulet–Thisgemallowsa‘justhappened’negativeoutcomeeventonthewearertobere-rolled.Whatfollowswillbethenewoutcome.†✷Cost3.
Notes
Sapphire(blue)
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $5000
CostinGold 500₲
1ounceofgemdust $500
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 Health
Talisman-Fornon-combatinjuries,healstheweareranadditionalonepointeverythreedays.Duration1month.†✷❖NoCost.
Power#2 Intuitionaboutprophecy
Talisman–Wearer’splayergetshintbyGMaboutwhataspecificprophesymightmean.Canbesubtle,inriddleordirect.Thiscanhappenonlyonceforthisfigure.†✷Cost2.
Power#3 DivineFavorCharm-IfGodsareeffective,thisgiveswearer+1forDivinefavor.Canbesubtleordirect.†✷‡Cost2.
OtherDevice:EcclesiasticalringofDivineMessage.
Talisman-WearermayreceiveHeavenlymessages.OnlyPriestsmayre-energizethem.†✷‡Cost3.
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Diamond(blue-white)
Costofcutstone(regular,notAwakened)in$ilver $7500
CostinGold 750₲
1ounceofgemdust $750
Whatitis Howitworks
Power#1 PurityofSoul
Talisman–ThewearerqualifiesforthisbonusifhehasHighMoralStanding;piety;honor;honesty;integrity;decency;uncorruptedbydishonest,unethicalorwickedthoughtsoractions.ThewearerSavevs.Persuasiveness,ControlPersonorGeaswhenitisrelatedtotheabovesituations.Cursesdon’tworkonthewearerwhilethewearerisattemptingtodoanyactionsinvolvingtheabove.ItcanBlocksTelepathyfromrelayinganysuggestionstodotheabove.AndgetsSavingsthrowvs.Possessionspells.Lasts1hour.†✷‡❖◼Cost1.
Power#2 Courage/NoFear
Amulet/Talisman-Thewearer,whenfacedbysomethingitshouldfear,becomescourageousandconfrontsthething.†✷◼NoCost.
Notes Ever-ready-Diamondsdonotneedrecharging.Theykeeprechargingfromtheenvironment.◼
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† TheGMdecideswhentoutilize(activate)thegem’spower.Hedoes
thissecretlyandmightormightnotlettheplayerknowwhatishappening.
✷ Thegemthengoesdormantonceusedandwillhavetobere-
energizedbyaGemAwakener.◼ CertaingemstoneshavePowersthatareconstantlyonandself-
energizing.ThoseraretimesarenotedwiththePower.⚔ Oncethisgemstoneisused,itcannotbeusedagainbythesame
caster. ‡ ThesestoneshaveSpiritualessencewhichthosereligiousorientation
(includingthosenotoforganizedreligion)areattunedto.❖ SometimesGemstoneswilllistthedurationofthepower;i.e.one
growingseasonor6months.AlotofthesegemstoneshaveNoCostbecausetheyareStragtegicaffect,(longterm)andtheenergyisbeingrecoupedduringin-betweengametimes.CertainGemPowersaredesignedforuseduringTacticalsituations.SomeoftheserulesmighthavethespelllastlongerthantheGMwouldlike.Byallmeans,GMscanalterthepowertofittheirviews,includingshorteningthedurationofthespells.