D&D 5E Looting dead PCs

[FormerlyHemlock]

I noticed recently that a transmuter's 6th level stone ceases to function when he creates a new stone, but it does not cease to function when he dies.

Interesting, no?

 

[iserith]

I noticed recently that a transmuter's 6th level stone ceases to function when he creates a new stone, but it does not cease to function when he dies.

Interesting, no?

"Rest in peace, gentle transmuter. DIBS ON HIS STONES!"

Wait, that didn't come out right.

 

[Mercule]

Not sure what the intent is, but I'd rule that the stone is somehow tied back to the Transmuter and it fades to black when he does.

 

[Saeviomagy]

I'd have it persist on as a permanent magic item. Because why not? It's going to be a constant reminder of a fallen comrade. That's story gold!

Bonus points for haunting it.

 

[Wallraven]

Then someone resurrects him, and he goes "My stone's missing, I'll have to make a new one."
THEN the old one stops working.

 

[Sunseeker]

Isn't the Transmuter the only one able to use it?

If not, I don't see a problem leaving it active, seems to fall in line with the way the magic was created, like he infused magic permanently into it.

Beyond that, I typically don't like letting players loot fallen comrades.

 

[Illithidbix]

Isn't the Transmuter the only one able to use it?

If not, I don't see a problem leaving it active, seems to fall in line with the way the magic was created, like he infused magic permanently into it.

Beyond that, I typically don't like letting players loot fallen comrades.

Apparently not.

You can benefit from the stone yourself or give it to another creature. A creature gains a benefit of your choice as long as the stone is in the creature's possession. When you create the stone, choose a benefit from the following options.
...
If you create a new transmuter's stone, the previous one ceases to function.

Not sure if Rules as Intended, but amusing.

 

[Celtavian]

I guess it's a free magic item with no attunement.

 

[discosoc]

Considering the act of him creating a second one cancels the first, I'd say the magic is somehow tied to the caster. If the caster dies, the magic goes with it.

 

[Giant2005]

Beyond that, I typically don't like letting players loot fallen comrades.

That is the only way to get loot in some groups. You have to wait until the loot-whores die so you can take your fair share off their corpses.