Moonstones
Moonstone is an opaque white form of feldspar found throughout Vandahl.
Moonstone has an interrelation with abjuration and evocation magics as well as magical storage.
A typical gem had a base value of 50 gp, but they can fetch as high as 100 gp for exceptional quality of stone.
Moonstone has an interrelation with abjuration and evocation magics as well as magical storage.
A typical gem had a base value of 50 gp, but they can fetch as high as 100 gp for exceptional quality of stone.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Moonstones take on a milky bluish sheen when polished and are usually cut cabochon for jewelry and ornamentation.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Moonstones capture light and will glow faintly in darkness after nearby light sources are extinguished. The lucrative moonstone miners and arcane specialists call it "moonstone magic"—the ability of moonstone dust to substitute for other non-organic components of spells, specifically various abjuration spells, such as walls and barriers, and certain evocation spells where powdered moonstone provide storage of magical energy and the quick release of that energy in a new direction. Careful research is required to determine the optimal amount of moonstone required for each substitution.
Moonstones are essential in the making of items such as a moonstone mask, a staff of Silvermoon and the legendary moonblades. The powers of a moonblade were dependent upon its moonstone and were nullified if the moonstone was removed.
Moonstones are essential in the making of items such as a moonstone mask, a staff of Silvermoon and the legendary moonblades. The powers of a moonblade were dependent upon its moonstone and were nullified if the moonstone was removed.
History & Usage
Cultural Significance and Usage
Moonstones are considered sacred by followers of Shanwaser (human), Luth'pia (elf), Islea'Ghelach (elf), and Eilistraee (drow) —appropriate for sacrifice, or to be consecrated for use, or recognized as boons or omens when found.
Moonstone is a common stone among the drow, a gem worn by drow of average station, but wearing one is considered a bold choice and marked one as a rebellious youth or a very ambitious priestess.
Legends about lycanthropes said that the mere sight of a moonstone will cause a were-creature to shift to animal form. Though this is not true (in fact, many lycanthropes wear moonstones in jewelry), magic items that affect lycanthropes or wards against lycanthropy often use moonstones in their creation and ornamentation. This may be related to, or an outgrowth of, the fact that moonstones are considered sacred to Shanwaser and her followers, many of whom hunted down evil lycanthropes.
If moonstones appears in a dream, it is considered a warning of danger.
Moonstone is a common stone among the drow, a gem worn by drow of average station, but wearing one is considered a bold choice and marked one as a rebellious youth or a very ambitious priestess.
Legends about lycanthropes said that the mere sight of a moonstone will cause a were-creature to shift to animal form. Though this is not true (in fact, many lycanthropes wear moonstones in jewelry), magic items that affect lycanthropes or wards against lycanthropy often use moonstones in their creation and ornamentation. This may be related to, or an outgrowth of, the fact that moonstones are considered sacred to Shanwaser and her followers, many of whom hunted down evil lycanthropes.
If moonstones appears in a dream, it is considered a warning of danger.
Type
Stone
Value
50 gp
Rarity
Semi-precious stones
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