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'''Gems''' are a major source of [[GemStone IV]]'s treasure system. More often than not, the value of the gems found will exceed the silver found in a given hunt. The value of gems can range from 5 silver coins to more than 10,000. |
'''Gems''' are a major source of [[GemStone IV]]'s treasure system. More often than not, the value of the gems found will exceed the silver found in a given hunt. The value of gems can range from 5 silver coins to more than 10,000. The variety of gems in Elantha, as most any fantasy world, exceed that of the real world. Many new types of gems are related to locations, events in history, or to the unique metals found within Elantha. Some gems, however, are created magically and the effects of such are visably notable, such as in the [[firestone]] and many of the gems available through the [[Rift]]. Also like the firestone, many gems are related to an element.<ref>Elanthian Gems, [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/gems/ Play.net]<sup>[http://www.play.net/gs4/]</sup></ref> |
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There is a vast array of different types of gems that can be found within Elanthia, and hunting in different areas have different gems to offer. For example, a [[Selanthan bloodjewel]] can only be found in the areas around [[River's Rest]] and [[Solhaven]]. |
There is a vast array of different types of gems that can be found within Elanthia, and hunting in different areas have different gems to offer. For example, a [[Selanthan bloodjewel]] can only be found in the areas around [[River's Rest]] and [[Solhaven]]. |
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== Related Articles == |
== Related Articles == |
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*[[List of gems]] |
*[[List of gems]] |
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Revision as of 04:13, 11 July 2006
Gems are a major source of GemStone IV's treasure system. More often than not, the value of the gems found will exceed the silver found in a given hunt. The value of gems can range from 5 silver coins to more than 10,000. The variety of gems in Elantha, as most any fantasy world, exceed that of the real world. Many new types of gems are related to locations, events in history, or to the unique metals found within Elantha. Some gems, however, are created magically and the effects of such are visably notable, such as in the firestone and many of the gems available through the Rift. Also like the firestone, many gems are related to an element.[1]
There is a vast array of different types of gems that can be found within Elanthia, and hunting in different areas have different gems to offer. For example, a Selanthan bloodjewel can only be found in the areas around River's Rest and Solhaven.
Gems can be appraised using the APPRAISE verb. The value and quality of a gem can be increased by using the bard song, Purification Song (1004). Some gems can be prepared to hold spells to be released at a later date, such as through the spells Magic Item Creation (420) and Holy Receptacle (325).
Every gem found through the treasure system has a show description. Some gems, such as those found in Zul Logoth's caves (not those found on the creatures), do not have a show attached to them.