Ioun Stone (EM)

Ioun stones have become such a popular item that no one who uses them seems to know where they came from. After speaking with Prismal about ioun stones and their origin, he was kind enough to shed some light on the subject. Ioun stones, Prismal stated, were the first magical protection devices created. Early in the field of magocracy, wizards and priests believed that large objects (like suits of armor or body shields) could not be enchanted due to their size. Instead, modest, small stones and gems were enchanted with simple bless spells and antiquated shield spells to protect warriors from the blades and maces of their enemies. The first such wizard to create such a stone was the long-forgotten wizard, Congenio Ioun, and so the stones were named for him. It is not known how long ago he lived, but Prismal believes Congenio lived about three millennia ago. Ioun stones trail and circle their owner. They can be grasped or netted so as to separate them from their owner. If they are more than 3 feet from their owner, they no longer function. To function, they must be free to trail and circle. It is recommended that, in any campaign, these items be very rare and difficult to obtain.
==Magic Ioun Stone List==
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