Focal Stone (Priest Spell)

This spell transforms the internal structure of a clear or translucent gemstone of crystalline struc­ture no larger in size than the caster's balled fist to enable it to receive and hold a spell dweomer (usu­ally cast into it by use of a dweomerflow spell). At the time the spell is cast, roll an item saving throw for the gemstone vs. magical fire (rock, crystal vs. magical fire). Success means that the spell is suc­cessful: failure destroys the gemstone. Gemstones of above-normal quality may receive a bonus to the saving throw at the DM's discretion (usually from +1 to up to +3 for flawless or otherwise ex­tremely exceptional quality stones).
The gemstone glows with a soft internal radi­ance once focal stone is cast (which in some mar­kets raises its value), and it emits a faint dweomer. If immersed in a poisonous liquid, the focal stone turns a vivid purple and can be commanded by touch and will to neutralize poison. If so com­manded, the focal stone dissolves and is destroyed, but it leaves the liquid safe to drink or touch.
A focal stone otherwise has no special proper­ties; contrary to popular belief, it cannot reach out and trap spells cast near it or suck in passing en­chanted creatures, though it is an ideal receptacle for the life force of a being using a magical spell. The focal stone spell does not prevent the focal stone from being shattered by deliberate attack (a crushing blow, for instance), but does prevent it from being damaged by natural and magical heat, flame, lava, extreme cold, or mineral contamina­tion. Shattering a focal stone immediately un­leashes the full effects of any spell stored in it in a manner determined by the DM. A dispel magic cast on such a stone does not affect it or any stored magics.
The material component is a pinch of any sort of opal dust.
Notes: Very rare spell in the Forgotten Realms setting.
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