Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty
The Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty is a powerful artifact, in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.
Publication history
Dungeons & Dragons (1974-1976)
The Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty first appeared in the fourth supplement to the original D&D rules, Eldritch Wizardry (1976).[1]
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition (1977-1988)
The Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty was also mentioned in the original 1979 Dungeon Master's Guide.[2]
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition (1989-1999)
The Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty was further developed in 1993's Book of Artifacts.[3]
Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition (2000-2007)
The Jacinth of Inestimable Beauty appeared in the Arms and Equipment Guide (2003), on page 150-151.[4]
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 (Greyhawk) and southward into Keoland. From there, the trail was lost.
References
- ↑ Gygax, Gary; Blume, Brian (1976), D&D Supplement IV: Eldritch Wizardry, Lake Geneva WI: TSR, pp. 43–44
- ↑ Gygax, Gary (1979), Dungeon Masters Guide, Lake Geneva WI: TSR
- ↑ Cook, David. Book of Artifacts. (TSR, 1993)
- ↑ Cagle, Eric, Jesse Decker, Jeff Quick, Rich Redman, and James Wyatt. Arms and Equipment Guide (Wizards of the Coast, 2003)
Additional reading
- Crawford, Jeremy; Stephen Schubert and Matt Sernett. Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2011.
- Henson, Dale, and Doug Stewart, eds. Encyclopedia Magica Vol 2. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995.