Forehead Gem. On the carbuncle's forehead is a gem. This gem is part of the carbuncle. The gem can be removed from the carbuncle's forehead with a successful Strength check (DC 9). If the gem is removed by any means other than the carbuncle's Relinquish Gem action, or if the carbuncle dies, the gem turns to worthless dust.
Instinctual Death. If the carbuncle is ever in a high stress situation or feels threatened, then it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC10), or use it End Life action.
End Life. As an action, the carbuncle can will itself to instantly die.
Relinquish Gem. As an action, the carbuncle can relinquish its forehead gem to an adjacent creature.
Description
A carbuncle is a rare and often clumsy creature. It resembles like a strange mix of an aardvark and armadillo, with a gem embedded in their forehead. The value of the gem varies (see table below). Carbuncles have the unique ability to will themselves to die and often do so when they feel threatened, as they have no fear or concept of death.
If a carbuncle's gem is removed by any means other than it willingly relinquishing it, then the gem turns to worthless dust. For this reason, it requires someone with a strong personality and persuasive ability to obtain a carbuncle's gem.
If a carbuncle does relinquish its gem, then a new gem grows in the same location at a rate equivalent to 100gp per month. The value of its gem may change each time.
To randomly determine the value of a carbuncle's gem, use the following table:
|
d20 |
Gem Value |
|
1 |
10gp |
|
2-4 |
50gp |
|
5-13 |
100gp |
|
14-17 |
500gp |
|
18-19 |
1,000gp |
|
20 |
5,000gp |
To randomly determine the type of gem, use the corresponding Gemstone tables found in the random treasure section of the Dungeon Master's Guide.
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