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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 9862333" data-attributes="member: 2012">Finalized mechanical detailed for the Crystalline Flower...Iridescent Zunsum (Crystalline Flower)Aura: Strong Conjuration and Transmutation; CL 17th; Weight: —The Iridescent Zunsum is a rare mineral bloom that manifests at the convergence of powerful ley lines. In its inert state, it resembles a multifaceted gemstone entwined in petrified vines. When active, it is a prismatic crystalline flower of unparalleled beauty, shimmering with an ever-shifting spectrum of magical light.Planar & Portal PropertiesThe Zunsum is a potent Planar Key. It resonates with the fabric of the planes, allowing a caster to pinpoint and stabilize extraplanar coordinates.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Strengthen Portal: Using a bloom as a catalyst stabilizes a weak or flickering portal indefinitely.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Create Portal: A gathering of multiple Zunsum blooms can be used to anchor a permanent two-way portal between planes.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The Ritual Cost: Creating a new portal from scratch is a gruelling ritual. Without the aid of a supernatural being, the mortal caster takes 2d6 points of permanent Constitution drain as they weave their life force into the Zunsum catalyst.</li> </ul>Magical Crafting: The Life-Force SacrificeThe Zunsum can be used as an exceptionally rare component in the creation of magic items.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Caster Level Boost: Incorporating a bloom into an item’s construction increases the final Caster Level (CL) by 50%.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ability Damage: To achieve this boost, the crafter must channel their own essence. The caster takes 1d8 + 1 points of temporary ability damage to their primary spellcasting ability score (e.g., Intelligence for Wizards, Charisma for Sorcerers).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lingering Exhaustion: This damage is deep-seated and recovers at half the normal rate (1 point per 2 days of rest). If the crafter's primary stat reaches 0 during this process, any further damage is taken as permanent Constitution drain.</li> </ul>Value & RestrictionMarket Price: 25,000 gp (Standard); 50,000 gp (Outside of Bluffside).<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Legal Status: The sale and possession of Iridescent Zunsum are strictly regulated by the Wizard Council. Selling a bloom within the city of Bluffside is illegal and likely to result in immediate confiscation and arrest.</li> </ul></blockquote>

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