Lore & Dimensions
Tul: The Runestone of Fire. It appears as a magnificent ruby, the size of a full grown man's fist. There an uncountable number of facets on this fiery jewel, and each sparkles with an inner light. From within, an orange glow can be seen, twisting and convulsing as if a living fire is contained inside the gem. It was originally found in the land of Amaseen, within the enormous volcano, a product of the runestones massive energy. It is known that the holder of this gem will have their strength bolstered immensly. Arc: The Runestone of Air. It looks as a beautiful aqua coloured gem, with white whisps of stone lending a windswept look on the rock. The stone seems to have the shape of any ordinary rock, but no part of the runestone is rough or chipped, it is completely smooth on all sides, even without a definate shape. It was originally foud in the land of Thebes, which had been reduced by powerful winds to nothing but a desert, before the gem had become tainted by mortal hands and it's effect reduced. It has been known to give the holder immense agility and the ability to make great leaps and acrobatic feats. Gaia: The Runestone of Earth. Gaia appears as a crescent shaped rock, of a beautiful gold colour. It is streaked with a darker brown, a warm colour, and it appears to be completely smooth. It was originally found in the dwarven land of Moradin, and was kept in the protection of the dwarven Hylars. It's influence has made Moradin a rocky and mostly barren place, but full of rich minerals and gems. It has been known to gift the holder with incredible defence, as strong as stone. Aul: The Runestone of Water. The stone of Aul appears as a perfectly rounded pearl, larger than any other, around the size of a man's fist. It's surface forms a perfect sphere, and it's colour is a brilliant white, without any blemish or rough edges. It was originally discovered by the enormous ship dubbed "Morathis" which cultivates a city inside it's massive hull. The fishermen of the city discovered the gem while fishing in The Great Sea, and not fully knowing what it did, kept it for safekeeping. It has been known however, to gift the holder with the ability to teleport several times per day, if one knows how to use it. Mogul: The Runestone of Death. The runestone Mogul takes the forum of a four-sided prism, from which it emits a chilling darkness. The gem is about the size of a man's palm, and is freezing to the touch. It seems to glow with darkness, though this is obviously not possible, it is a trick of the dark gem. It was discovered by a tribe of barbarians in Durrich while on a hunting expedition, and it's dark influence took over their minds and enslaved them. It has been known to grant the user the incredible ability to inflict excruitiating pain on his enemies, so long as it does not warp the users mind. Alim: The Runestone of Life. This stone, Alim, is the embodiment of Life in the world, and reflects the purity of newborn life. It is a dark green stone, the colour of the forest floor, and it is always calming to the user when touched. It's shape is that of a human figure, carved in exact detail, though the model of whom it was carved is unknown, though rumoured to be the god Sarathin. Naturally, this stone is found on the continent of Amathest, the home of the elves. The influence of this runestone has made their land into a beautiful one, and their race as well is beautiful. It has been known to heal the user from greivious wounds, no matter what their alignment is, for the stone is of course the Runestone of Life. Zul: The Runestone of Time. This gem, Zul, is a completely transparent stone in an hourglass shape, and has since been encased in a golden casing to finish the hourglass appearance. Within the center of the gem, a stream of white particles appears at the top end and runs down to the bottom in a never ending loop. It is said that this is the time stream, but it has not been confirmed. This stone was lost for ages, but tales from sea merchants and traders have mentioned the exsistance of an island, where the rules of time do not apply, and it seems as if it was a mirage. This island has naturally been dubbed "Mirage Island" by wary sailors, and it is supposedly the location of Zul. The gem itself is rumoured to give a competant user the ability to bend time to his will.