Elemental gem

Elemental gem

(Magic item)

Aura (1E)

Moderate conjuration

Caster Level (1E)

11th

Type

Wondrous item

Slot (1E)

Slotless

Source: Core Rulebook, pg(s). 511

Elemental gems are small, fragile magical gemstones that come in four varieties: air, earth, fire, and water. When crushed, broken, or otherwise destroyed, they summon a large elemental of the same type as the gem that is under the control of the user for a short period of time. This use renders the gem useless. The coloration of each gem differs depending on its type: air elemental gems are clear, fire elemental gems are reddish orange, water elemental gems are blue-green, and earth elemental gems are brown, although some have been seen in Osirion that are clay-red. Elemental gems are also used in the construction of the much more powerful elemental rings.

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