The Time Stone

== The Time Stone ==
Crystal Orb (Artifact)
The Time Stone is a crystal orb of mesmerizing clarity, suffused with pulsating veins of iridescent energy that seem to ripple like the currents of time. Its presence is an embodiment of the enigmatic forces that shape the flow of moments, offering its wielder the ability to manipulate time itself.
=== Abilities: ===
# Temporal Manipulation: The Time Stone grants its wielder unparalleled control over time. Once per day, as a standard action, the wielder can activate the stone to manipulate the fabric of time. They can choose one of the following effects:
#* Haste: All allies within a certain radius gain the effects of the Haste spell for a duration of rounds.
#* Slow: All enemies within a certain radius are affected by the Slow spell for a duration of rounds.
#* Time Stop: The wielder can temporarily halt time for everyone except themselves, allowing them to act freely for a duration of rounds. During this time, they can move, take actions, and manipulate objects without interference from the frozen world around them.
# Chronomancer's Insight: The wielder gains a profound understanding of the ebb and flow of time. They gain a bonus to initiative rolls and can react more swiftly to their surroundings. Additionally, they can spend a focus point to gain an extra reaction in a round.
# Temporal Rift: Once per week, the wielder can open a temporal rift to a specific point in time that they have personally experienced. This allows them to revisit and interact with events from their past, making choices and influencing outcomes. However, the effects of their actions within the temporal rift do not alter their present reality; the experience is more like observing a vivid memory.
# Timeless Presence: The wielder becomes partially detached from the constraints of time. They are immune to aging and any magical effects that manipulate age. Additionally, once per day, they can briefly step out of the current timeline, rendering themselves immune to all effects for a short duration.
=== Curse: ===
Temporal Dissonance: The manipulation of time comes at a cost. The wielder becomes more susceptible to the destabilizing forces they harness. Each time they use an ability granted by the Time Stone, they must make a Will save (DC determined by the GM). On a failure, they experience temporal dissonance, causing momentary confusion and disorientation. If they fail this saving throw too many times, they risk being temporarily lost in the time stream, reappearing moments later with no memory of their absence.
The Time Stone is a potent artifact that grants its wielder dominion over time's currents, allowing them to shape the course of events and rewrite history itself. However, the complexities of temporal manipulation come with their own challenges and dangers, making the wielder's journey one of profound power and profound responsibility.