World Gem

The World Gem is a powerful magic item that is able to amplify the wielder's power to that of a national scale, but can only be used by a ruler. While it has never been tested as to what exactly constitutes a ruler, the power gain seems to be proportional to the loyalty and quantity of one's subjects. The gem has the appearance of a fist-sized, crystal lotus blossom that sparkles iridescent blues and purples and even shines if the person holding it has arcane power. 
The gem was used by the king in 5978 SU to bring an end to a country-wide drought in Torlund and by the duke of White Sky in 6183 SU to stop an earthquake in his region. In addition, the Gem is believed to have a passive, day-to-day effect on the land in accordance with the heart and goodness of the current ruler who wields it.
While rumours of its existence circulated throughout Scandar and Mer-Rein, it was first officially discovered by a young noble from Torlund, Thomas of Lancove, called to venture far north through Scandar and into The World Crown where he fought with a white dragon and came away victorious in possession of the gem. He returned to Lancove and presented his find to the people on the 23rd of Tenmow 5883. The fief saw an almost overnight increase in the fruitfulness of its fields and fishing industry. After the King of Torlund died without an heir, The World Gem's power was invaluable in the ensuing war; Thomas was able to rally other fiefs to back his claim to the throne with promises of its benefits falling on their lands when he ruled. 
Thomas then established the first Day of the World Gem Festival, which is now a yearly celebration within Torlund. During the first of these festivals, the World Gem itself was brought out and paraded down the streets of Corlas and even throughout the country, but after there were several attempts to steal the gem, a fake one was used instead and the real Gem remains guarded within the Royal Palace.
Category:Torlund
Category:Corlas