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Sard is a translucent stone that varies in hue
between gold, orangish-red, and a brown so dark that it is almost
black. It has no fire when cut, and it is normally used in cameos
and intaglios. Sard can be found in various
mining sites throughout the DragonSpine mountains, although it is
usually ignored in favor of more valuable gems.
Sard is receptive to magics involving healing and
manipulation of the flesh. Properly treated, a piece of sard can be
used to still bleeding in a very peculiar fashion -- the wound will
still appear to bleed, but the patient will not weaken as a result.
A disk of sard with a hole cut in the center is a
traditional charm against sorcery in the eastern human lands. The
disk is customarily marked with protective runes and suspended on a
slim leather cord. |
