Troika! Tuesday: Gem Mortars
All the various gems are a dime a dozen in classic dungeon games. There really should be a use for them besides hawking them for goods! So let's introduce a new weapon, item, and skill to give those treasure bags of garnets into something a little bit more fun.
Skill - Gem Artillery
Using a mortar you are able to weave some of your life force into a gem to wake up the payload at the heart of the gem and coax out the true potential of these valuables. A critical fail sends the artillery towards the person with the current lowest luck, on a successful save they get out of the way!
New Weapon - Gem Mortar
A non-sophisticated mortar that can be ranged for both indoor and outdoor usage. Near the hands is table for estimating arcs and a life force imbuer, a large needle that puts the essence of soul into the gem!
Ammo!
Ruby
Explodes on contact, dealing damage to all those near as the Fire Bolt spell.
Diamond
Upon contact with any surface will dig a 500' line through any material.
Jade
Those caught in the jade mist must test their skill or face a doppelganger of themselves in combat. Successful saves take damage as Unarmed from a terrible coughing fit.
Lapis Lazuli
Summons a fountain of clean drinking water that can provide 2d6 days of fresh water.
Black Opal
Suspends the entire 3 mile area in supernatural darkness for 2 hours. Glasses with emerald lenses can still see normally.
Jacinth
Opens a portal to the Sphere of Punishment, the target is taken to Hard Labor Manners School and forced to work on the basic principles of politeness. They return 20 minutes later with Etiquette improved by 1 and are dealt damage as club by the strict manner wardens. \