Archive Stone
The Archive Stone is a magical artifact originally given to Chad (and thus, Faker) for successfully logging in to Golarion with the Centurion's Blessing. It was only briefly examined before being lost again, and then recovered by the Starwatch at a later date during a battle at Berengar Hill.
Mechanics & Inner Workings
The Archive Stone's functionality can be described as a blend of two enchantments -- the original spellcraft that created the gem (which imprisoned the souls inside), and a second enchantment overlayed at a later, unknown date (which regulates the raw abilities of the artifact). From what those who have crossed the Infinite Line know about the Mirror of Azlant, the second enchantment had to have been created at some point after its destruction. The combined effect is described below, including other special actions.
Three times per day, as an Action, this stone can be used to conjure one of the creatures trapped within, which acts as a spell effect with the Summoning type. The list of available creatures -- divided into "ranks" -- can only be summoned if their rank is equal to or lesser than that of the stone's (listed above). Once conjured, the creature appears adjacent to the wielder, and remains for up to 1 hour. Up to three creatures can be out of the stone at one time. While active, the creatures cannot travel more than a mile from the stone, or they will immediately be dispelled. They will attempt to follow the current wielder's verbal commands if possible, but can resist (and thus, stand still) by passing a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 10 + Archive Stone's Rank). When the time runs out, or if dispelled or killed, the creature returns to the stone, unless countered by an artifact or deity (GM's discretion). Creatures killed during their service must pass a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 15 + that creature's number of deaths) or suffer 1d4 Sanity damage, and cannot be resummoned for 24 hours. With the second enchantment, the defintion of "wielder" has been muddied, and refers to up to seven individuals the stone has attuned itself to. A majority of wielders must be in agreement to use the stone, which includes issuing commands. The primary wielder (currently Cerberus) breaks any ties, and can summon the gem to his person as a Bonus Action once per day. Special Effect: When placed in the crystal repository at Starwatch Keep, all unlocked ranks of the Archive Stone can be summoned at once, and remain for 24 hours unless killed or dispelled (as described above). In all other respects, they are essentially free of the stone, although they are still limited by the 1-mile radius.
The Archive Stone
Wondrous item, legendary (4th Rank)Three times per day, as an Action, this stone can be used to conjure one of the creatures trapped within, which acts as a spell effect with the Summoning type. The list of available creatures -- divided into "ranks" -- can only be summoned if their rank is equal to or lesser than that of the stone's (listed above). Once conjured, the creature appears adjacent to the wielder, and remains for up to 1 hour. Up to three creatures can be out of the stone at one time. While active, the creatures cannot travel more than a mile from the stone, or they will immediately be dispelled. They will attempt to follow the current wielder's verbal commands if possible, but can resist (and thus, stand still) by passing a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 10 + Archive Stone's Rank). When the time runs out, or if dispelled or killed, the creature returns to the stone, unless countered by an artifact or deity (GM's discretion). Creatures killed during their service must pass a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 15 + that creature's number of deaths) or suffer 1d4 Sanity damage, and cannot be resummoned for 24 hours. With the second enchantment, the defintion of "wielder" has been muddied, and refers to up to seven individuals the stone has attuned itself to. A majority of wielders must be in agreement to use the stone, which includes issuing commands. The primary wielder (currently Cerberus) breaks any ties, and can summon the gem to his person as a Bonus Action once per day. Special Effect: When placed in the crystal repository at Starwatch Keep, all unlocked ranks of the Archive Stone can be summoned at once, and remain for 24 hours unless killed or dispelled (as described above). In all other respects, they are essentially free of the stone, although they are still limited by the 1-mile radius.
Ranks Unlocked
First Rank
- Joyce Keyturner
- Tharkar Na'du
- Arya Iuun
- Hak Tu
- Nelothel Fade
- Crow
- Boz Ket
- Elleanor Baron
- Hayla Thresher
- Godfre Basalt
Second Rank
- Castro
- Lily Fin
- Amara Vi
- Maya
- Velvet
- Zeus
- Grey
- Zikura
Third Rank
- Chirun
- Daska Eke
- Homund Smith
- Five
- Lola
- Xandur
Fourth Rank
- Dora Kolt
- Granny
- Lass
- Obok
- Rat
- Ricter Runeward
- Whispering Leaves
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