Star Stones of Mnar

Description

Usually found in the same location as the supposed tombs of ancient ‘evil’ beings. Best described as green-colored disk-shaped (sometimes star-shaped) rocks on which is carved an Elder Sign.

The stones are alleged to come from the fabled land of Mnar in prehistory, although some occult scholars suggest that this is a mere tale and that the stones are extraterrestrial in origin and were perhaps fashioned by the Elder Gods themselves. Either way, a star stone is believed to ward the bearer against the minions of the Great Old Ones, granting safe passage in dark places. Note that the protection only extends to the minions of Great Old Ones, not the Great Old Ones themselves!

Wise folk state that the stones are blighted and that anyone removing a star stone from its proper place will suffer an elder curse. Presumably the Elder Gods do not wish the stones to be removed from the prison-tombs of the Great Old Ones, as doing so might weaken the magicks in force and allow the imprisoned god to break free.