| Common Name | Morphian Stone, Morphstone |
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| Alchemical Name | Chrylomar | |
| Color | Red | |
| Transparency | Semi-transparent (25%) | |
| Frequency | Very Rare | |
| Local | Anywhere | |
| Value | 500 gp per kilogram |
Morphian stone is a rare, deep red gemstone which glows with a hellish red aura. Morphian stone radiates a weak electromagnetic field that is detectable by spells. It is known that this radiant energy prevents morphians from shape shifting. A morphian of average strength and skill will be rendered unable to shapeshift when within 10 meters of a morphian stone and will have difficulty shapeshifting within 100 meters. The effect decreases inversely with distance.
This mineral does not form because of geological processes. Rather, morphian stone is actualy the bodily remains of a dead morphian. When a morphian dies, its body returns to its natural form- that of a translucent red protoplasmic gel. After death, this gel contracts and crystallizes into this brilliant translucent red stone. The process takes about twelve hours and must take place in the presence of oxygen. It will not work underwater, in mud, etc.
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