Radioactive Gem (3.5e Equipment)

Radioactive Gem
This is a large, glowing gem, approximately eight inches long. The glow is sufficiently bright to dimly illuminate a 5-foot radius around itself. Unfortunately, it is also quite radioactive. Every hour of close exposure (5 feet) to the gem causes 1 point of Radiation damage per 10 gp in its value. Plant matter can ignore up to 2 points of damage per hour, fired clay can ignore up to 5 points of damage per hour, and extradimensional spaces can ignore up to caster level squared points of damage per hour.

Despite being insanely dangerous to be near, Radioactive Gems are a popular currency, easily surpassing gold due to their more portable nature.

Radioactive Gems are frequently found in Tall Grass.

Price Cost::10 gp (green), 50 (blue), 100 (yellow), 200 (red), 500 (purple), 1000 (orange), Weight ¼ lb.