Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty
| Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty | |
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 The Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty, as depicted in the Spellfire CCG's Artifacts expansion (1995). | |
| General information | |
| Type: | Artifact |
| Rules | |
| Body slot: | N/A |
| Publishing | |
| First published: | Eldritch Wizardry (1976). |
The Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty is a powerful artifact.
Description
The Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty is an indescribably lovely gem, huge sized and exquisitely cut (some say into the shape of a flower). Its dozens of facets shoot forth brilliant beams. Its glowing orange luster can immediately magically charm all who view. The jewel must be held forth in order for its powers to operate.
Powers
Rumored powers of the Jacinth, besides the charm effect, include a floral scent that comes from oils supplied by the gods. It is supposed to detect traps, improve the wielder's charisma, cast a death spell, lightning and paralyzation effects, cause obsessive greed and desire in all who view it, permanently turn its user lawful, and/or possibly other powers.
History
According to legend the finest corundum gem from the heart of Oerth's largest mountain by the first dwarves shortly after the birth of their race. It was cut by the first craftsman, Jojonek, or by the gods themselves. If the various rumors are true, it eventually passed into the hands of the Shah Cham' Ponee and the fabled Sultan Jahef Peh'reem, and thence into Ket and southward into Keoland. From there, the trail was lost.
Bibliography
- Cook, David. Book of Artifacts. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
- Crawford, Jeremy; Stephen Schubert, and Matt Sernett. Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2011.
- Gygax, Gary. Dungeon Master's Guide. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1979.
- Gygax, Gary, and Brian Blume. Eldritch Wizardry. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1976.
- Henson, Dale, and Doug Stewart, eds. Encyclopedia Magica Vol 2. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995.
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty | Item | Artifact, | Arms and Equipment Guide, D&D 3.0 | 150, 151 |
| Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty | Item | Artifact, | Book of Artifacts, AD&D 2e | 48 |
| Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty | Item | Artifact, | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 38 |
| Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty | Item | Artifact, | Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition | 124, 158 |
| Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty | Item | Artifact, | Dragon magazine #299 | 102 |
| Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty | Item | Artifact, | Eldritch Wizardry | 47 |
| Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty | Item | Artifact, | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 14 |