What is an IOUN stone?
An ioun stone, also capitalized Ioun stone, is a small, magical crystal which orbits the bearer’s head, conferring magical powers. A wide variety of different shapes and colors of ioun stone exist, each granting a different magical property. Ioun stones are rare, with some exceptional stones being unique.
How long does an IOUN stone last?
Once the stone has canceled 20 levels of Spells, it burns out and turns dull gray, losing its magic. If you are targeted by a spell whose level is higher than the number of spell levels the stone has left, the stone can’t cancel it.
How much do IOUN stones cost?
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| Color/Shape | Aura | Market Price |
|---|---|---|
| Amethyst Pyramid | strong abjuration | 8,000 gp |
| cracked | — | 150 gp |
| flawed | — | 6,000 gp |
| Clear Spindle | strong varied | 4,000 gp |
What does an IOUN Stone look like?
Legend told that the Trollblood ioun stone, a dark-green sphere, was created from the blood of seven trolls that had each been captured and, over seven nights, used in experiments in magic.
Can IOUN stones be destroyed?
Whenever ioun stones are exposed to attack, they are treated as armor class -4 and take 10 hit points of damage to destroy.
Who is IOUN?
Ioun is the unaligned goddess of knowledge, prophecy and skill, and is a patron of the study of magic and mental power. She is worshiped in the Nentir Vale, and is particularly revered by wizards, scholars and tacticians.
How many IOUN stones can you use at once?
The Ioun stones (DMG, 176) have no limitations on more than one being used, so you can absolutely do that! But they do require attunement, so unless you can attune to more than 3 items, you can only have 3 going at any given time (and no other magic items.)
Can you destroy an IOUN stone?
Whenever ioun stones are exposed to attack, they are treated as armor class -4 and take 10 hit points of damage to destroy. (Note, negative armor classes were good back then.
Does fireball hit an IOUN stone?
(DMG p. 177). The fireball thus needs to generate at least 40 points of damage to always destroy the stone.
Can you attune to multiple IOUN stones?
Multiple orbits permitted The Ioun stones (DMG, 176) have no limitations on more than one being used, so you can absolutely do that! But they do require attunement, so unless you can attune to more than 3 items, you can only have 3 going at any given time (and no other magic items.)
What is a arcane God?
The Lord of Arcane, Our Lord of Spells, the Father of All Magic, Lord of Knowledge; Ioun is the God of magic and Knowledge. He is venerated by mages and by those who use seek magic, magical objects, or knowledge in their daily lives.