Obsidian Spell Gem 5e

The spell then disappears from the gem.

Obsidian spell gem 5e. Spell gems were magical gems created by svirfnebli 1 1 description 2 variations 3 appendix 3 1 see also 3 2 references the function of such gems were to store single spells. Spells cast from the spell gem have a save dc of 17 and an attack bonus of 10. To do so you cast the spell while holding the gem.

Low grade obsidian called pitchstone was not as shiny or smooth as gem quality obsidian but was useful for grinding and abrading 6 a variety called blacksmoke obsidian was primarily found in tashalar sold in the local bazaars 7 a rare form of obsidian called. But to answer your question directly i would think that a jewel crafting dwarf would have access to many different gems of various sizes and qualities both cut and uncut. A spell gem can contain one spell from any class s spell list.

The spell then disappears from the gem. While holding the gem you can cast the spell from it as an action if you know the spell or if the spell is on your class s spell list. To do so you cast the spell while holding the gem.

The spell is stored in the gem instead of having any effect. You can imbue the gem with a spell if you re attuned to it and it s empty. An amber spell gem can store up to 4th level spells.

However the more powerful the spell stored was the more difficult it was to cast. A star ruby spell gem can store up to 7th level spells. Cantrips cast from the spell gem have a save dc of 13 and an attack bonus of 5.

As a dm i would rule that whenever a spell description listed a spell component that has a cost you could substitute the same type item with a higher cost. The spell is stored in the gem instead of having. You can imbue the gem with a spell if you re attuned to it and it s empty.