A Source Stone is a crystalline gem that appears mundane to the untrained eye, but it shimmers with a faint inner light upon closer inspection. This light is the manifestation of solidified magical energy. The crystal is typically the size of a small apple, with facets that catch and refract light in mesmerizing patterns.
Due to its rarity and the specialized knowledge required to identify and properly utilize its properties, a Source Stone is highly valued among mages and scholars.
Source Stones are very rare and prized artifacts found in the wild under specific and often arcane circumstances. They can also be artificially created by skilled mages through complex rituals and processes that solidify raw magical energy into a tangible form. These stones are invaluable for magic-intensive journeys, grand rituals, or in-depth magical studies. Legends say that the most potent Source Stones were created by archmages at the Arcane Collegium Lyceum of Vindrik and can amplify even the most formidable spells.
Special Features:
- Detection: A creature proficient in Arcana can identify a Source Stone with a successful DC 15 Arcana check.
- Single Use: Crushing the Source Stone consumes it, releasing the stored magical energy and amplifying the spell. The stone cannot be used again once it has been crushed.
- Amplify Magic: When a Source Stone is crushed as part of casting a spell, it grants an additional 1d12 to the spell's damage or effect. For instance, if used with a healing spell, it adds 1d12 to the healing done.