Stones of Kael

Centuries ago a powerful daemon entered the world, bent on conquest and destruction. It is said he was so powerful that the Gods feared it would sunder the Balance permanently. An equally powerful seraph was allowed to enter the world to combat this threat. In the end the seraph helped a group of wizards to create the Stones of Kael to trap the daemon's soul in five separate parts. If these five stones were ever to be brought together again, Kael would be released and the world would again be in danger.

The stones were sent to different regions of Carabet to be hidden away. Powerful knights and wizards were charged with protecting the sites. Over time some were forgotten, and lost to history. Others became a post of tradition, though the orders do not remember why. To date, two stones have surfaced, one found near a small village in southern Draico, and another in the port city of Barden.

These stones have various powers depending on the part of Kael that inhabits them. They are also intelligent, though since they do not contain the full essence of Kael, all by the mind stone can only influence, not control the wielder.

Heart Stone

The heart stone of Kael is a red gem which pulses as if a heartbeat is contained within. It is warm to the touch, and quite obviously magical if it is examined. The heart stone will eventually influence anyone who holds it with minor images and nudges. It feeds on the wielder, though it's power can be beneficial.

Powers

The stone has the ability to heal, but the use of its power can slowly eat away at the wielder. The stone can cast any cure wound spell, heal, raise dead, and resurrection. The cost of using this power is temporary (1 hour) con damage equal to the spell level cast, which is cumulative if used consecutively. This ability damage can only be restored by time, not by any magical means.

Eye Stone

The eye stone of Kael is a clear glass sphere in which swirls a dark mist. Touching the stone will cause the mist to move faster and visions to appear in the holder's mind.