Publication:Dread Codex 2/Magic and Cursed Items/Necromantic Ioun Stones

=== Necromantic Ioun Stones ===

Summary::These stones are much like normal ioun stones, though they have been created using necromantic powers. When activated, they will begin to float around the head of the user. See further rules in the SRD concerning the general rules of ioun stones.

The rituals to craft these magical ioun stones are far more intense and often involves sacrifice, mostly of animals and other monsters. One thing is sure, there is always a cost to creating necromantic ioun stones, whether it is temporary hit points or ability score loss, or something far more dangerous. Necromancers have also been known to create greater ioun stones offering more than just one power. See the Eluan Eye for more information on this.