Speaking Stones

Aura: Faint Transmutation; CL: 5th

Slot: -; Price: 5,000 gp; Wgt: 30 lbs

Special Notes / Rules: Dragonmarked

Source: ECB, pg. 263

Description:

This heavy statue is commonplace through the Sivis message stations around Khorvaire. Each one is adorned with a single Siberys dragonshard attuned to the Mark of Scribing and a three word phrase in Gnomish. Each speaking stone has a different three word phrase, some of which have no meaning other than be unique. These stones allow those with the Whispering Wind dragonmark spell-like ability of the Mark of Scribing to touch one and send their message anywhere, at any distance, at the rate of 1 mile per minute, provided that the target is another Speaking Stone, designated by the first three words of the Whispering Wind dragonmarked spell-like ability. Given the need to receive messages, these stones are usually located in a secluded spot in the message station where a gnome or two are always present quietly waiting and listening for messages.

The power of these stones do not affect any Whispering Wind spell that might be cast, only the Whispering Wind dragonmarked spell-like ability. Possession of one of these stones outside of House Sivis is one of the few things that will draw the wrath of this house and the other dragonmarked houses have been known to come to their aid.

Construction Requirements: Craft Wondrous Item, Whispering Wind, creator must have the Mark of Scribing.

Construction Cost: 2,000 gp and a Siberys dragonshard worth at least 500 gp.