Gemstone Magic

The magic in my roleplay system is based around gemstones. It started off with the fact that wizards could use gems to regain lost mana: essentially, the gems were nothing more than glorified potions of mana. Since then I’ve managed to expand the uses of gems considerably and make them much more integral to the magic system; however, I still feel there is a lot more that I could do with them if I could only think of it! Basically, I’m asking for any ideas and suggestions that people have on how to make the gems and magic more interlinked.

Potion of Mis Understanding Languages

Made by an anarchist trying to seed dissent, the potions actually work better than normal potions of understanding languages ... sort of.

This item is silly.

The Tower of Ash

When want and famine stalk the land, a strange tower of ashes appears in the village common, a tower holding the sacrifices of the unworthy.  Those who have the courage may reclaim these treasures…

MoonHunter's Top Tips for 2003

I am always giving advice to various gamers on various game forums. I am constantly giving the same advice over and over again (cut/ paste repeat). Once a year I think about the advice and put together The List.

To Die For Love

There was He, and there was She. And She was shy of men at first, always being told to distrust them. But He taught Her what love is, and promised Her everything he could. And they lived in happiness, and their love was perfect, for the rest of their lives.

Talari Eggs

Imagine this. You are the honored guest of the Conyamo himself and his chosen peers. You are placed at his right hand so everyone in attendance can look on you with wanting. Your every move, every breath will be watched. You are the highlight of this evening. Unfortunately, removing the talari eggs will cause you great pain. The nostrum I've just given you will not help the pain but it will burn your vocal cords so you do not disturb the dinner with your screams. With more than one talari loose inside you, you will beg for death. If you had a voice, and you will receive what you wish for. It will be a long and painful as they eat down to your hallows. I would almost pity you, but your not worthy of my pity. Do not worry though as my attendants are very skilled and will remove most of the eggs to be eaten, but not all. Enough of this dribble, be happy for tonight you are the honored guest of tonight’s celebration.

Syr Caran - Head Chef to the Conyamo

A Gaggle of Wizards

Many of the worlds woes can be laid at the feet of deranged, socially blind, and irresponcible wizards. The doddering old mage locked away in his tower, answerable to no one but himself is a hazard to himself and to those unfortunate enough to live close by. The Upright Society of Civic Mages plan to change this problem…one way or another.

Sivvers

"Sivver is the common name given to crystalline parasites, which interact with the nervous systems of carbon based Chordate life forms."

Definition of the word Sivver provided by the Galactic Scouting Guild's Almanac

“The Sivvers are an alien weapon that turns people into murderous glass sweating zombies.”

Uwell Ofmobile, retired Galactic Scout  

The Lizard

The Lizard (tenor cornett) is a real world musical item, but they are so “out of most people’s experience” that nobody realizes it.

Teens and Vampires, How to Tell if Your Son or Daughter Has Fallen for One of the Undead

Teens and Vampires, How to tell if your Son or Daughter has Fallen for One of the Undead

A Temple of the Sun Pamphlet

The Book That Thinks Foul Thoughts

You never know what magic will do in the hands of the untrained.

Order of the Celestial Sky

An order dedicated to the observation of the heavens above

Sonic Bell

A small brass bell…with a deadly power.

The Plink

A tiny life-form not consciously malignant but nevertheless to be careful of…it could get you into a lot of trouble!

The Delver's Salvation

When all else fails, break the twig…

Posting Advice

A Codex for tips about posts in the various categories