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allaboutrings · 8 months
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Antique Victorian 9k Gold Bloodstone Signet Ring
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vintagerpg · 3 months
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H2: The Mines of Bloodstone (1986) calms the connection to Battlesystem. There are still a couple mass combat scenarios, but this isn’t a box, there are no chits; it is mostly a standard, if unusually high level, adventure module. It’s mostly a dungeon crawl, in fact, exploring the Deepearth laid out in the Dungeoneer’s Survival Guide (the module uses some of the rules from that guide, and the wilderness guide, as well; lots of synergy happening here which, I gotta say is both unusual and surprising for TSR).
The dungeons and caverns are…OK. The monster selection is all over the place. It feels much more like a fun house than I’m really used to seeing from this period of TSR’s history. You’d think it would settle down somewhat at the end, with mostly thematic encounters in a temple dedicated to Orcus, demonic lord of the undead. But no. It turns into a zoo of sorts, a kind of greatest monster hits playlist that includes a frickin’ Tarrasque. And Orcus himself could show up in person, if things go really badly. It’s a lot, but then I guess the module IS rated for levels 16 to 18.
Graham Nolan does the interior illustrations, which are pretty solid throughout. Keith Parkinson cover. Always loved it. I’ve been enamored of the priests of Orcus, with their goat headdresses, almost as long as I have been into D&D. The color palette is classic Parkinson and the composition anticipates some of his later work for Rifts. I also like his skill flex with the mirrored surface of the statue. A+ cover painting.
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missgreeneyartz · 6 months
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Old sketches 3
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andromedasdomain · 6 months
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Crystals 101
Crystals that are NOT safe in water: Fluorite Selenite Apophyllite Tangerine Quartz Gypsum Lepidolite Opal Azurite Apatite Halite Malachite Turquoise Ulexite Labradorite Celestite Pyrite Hematite ─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ─── Crystals that are SAFE in water: Clear Quartz Rose Quartz Amethyst Citrine Tiger’s Eye Calcite Obsidian Aventurine Moonstone Amber Agate Bloodstone Carnelian (not in salt water) Smoky Quartz Jasper
─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ───
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tiredwitchplant · 7 months
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Everything You Need to Know About Crystals: Bloodstone
Bloodstone (The Blood of Purification)
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Color: Green with bright red splatter. Some have white mixed in
Rarity: Easy to obtain
Hardiness: 7
Type: Chalcedony
Chakra Association: Root, Heart, Solar Plexus, and Sacral
Deities: Brigid, Dione, Persephone, Christ (believed to be his blood in Christian mythology)
Birthstone: March
Astrological Signs: Aries, Pisces, Libra
Element: Fire
Planet: Mars
Origin: Australia, Brazil, China, India, USA
Powers: Open Doors and Remove Walls, Prosperity, Strength, Courage, Purification, Vitality
Crystals It Works Well With: Red jasper, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Amethyst
How It is Created: Bloodstone is a variety of chalcedony quartz with a distinctive dark green color combined with specks and clumps of red jasper inclusions
History: The distinct blood red marks within the stone are often used for talismans because it is believed that the stone protect one from evil spirits. In medieval times, it was believed the blood specks came from the blood of Christ while he was being crucified as his blood dripped down onto the rocks. Legends such as the tale of Percival, one of King Arthur’s knights who went on the quest for the Holy Grail, illustrate the combined qualities of bloodstone. Percival was a knight trained in the physical aspects of combat, but his quest took him into the spiritual realms, teaching him lessons about illusion and the power of unconditional love. In ancient times, it was believed that this stone could heal, banish negativity, and guide people who were lost. It was worn by warriors on their arms to help heal wounds during battle and to stop the bleeding quickly. It was also worn on the breast of a warrior to feel them with courage and strength. It was said to keep their morals high, even after very heavy casualties.
What It Can Do:
Banish evil spirits and negativity
Heal wounds and one’s mental state
Used to draw money and increase wealth
Clams fear and anger
Ensures victories in legal battles
Balances and ground the energy in one’s heart to promote action
Gives courage and teaches on how to avoid dangerous situations
Heal the ancestral line
Benefits blood-rich organs, regulates and supports blood-flow, and aids in circulation
Egyptians believed it shrank tumors
How to Get the Best Out Of: Wearing it as a bracelet or something on the arm area and a necklace near the heart is a great way to utilize bloodstone to its full potential as it works well near the bloodstream and blood-rich organs like the heart.
How to Cleanse and Charge: Cleanse it by running it under water or bury it in your garden for a deeper clean. Charge it by placing it under a full moon or using green and red candles around it.
Crystal Grid:
General Well Being
Layout: Lemniscate
1 clearing crystal
1 light-bringing crystal
1 immune-balancing crystal
Crystals to Use:
Bloodstone
Green Aventurine
Que Sera (Llanoite)
Quantum Quattro
Cherry, Rose, Smoky, or Emerald Quartz
Hold your crystals in your hands and state your intention for the grid.
Lie down.
Place a clearing crystal beneath your feet (sit up to do so).
Place a light-bringing crystal above your head.
Place an immune-balancing crystal halfway up your breastbone over the
higher heart chakra.
Use the power of your mind to connect the lemniscate over and around you.
Remain in the grid for five to fifteen minutes, focusing your attention and breathing gently
into the immune-balancing crystal. If you become aware of energy that needs to shift out of
your body, send it down to the crystal at your feet for transmutation.
Remove the crystals in the reverse order in which you laid them, then cleanse them
Heart and Immune System
Layout: Lemniscate
1 grounding crystal for the feet
1 pinkish-burgundy crystal or immune stimulator
1 emerald-green crystal or immune soother
Crystals to Use:
Emerald
Emerald Quartz
Fuchsite
Cherry Quartz
Rose Quartz
Ruby
Garnet
Green Aventurine
Lepidolite
Bloodstone
Que Sera
Quantum Quattro
Hematite Quartz
Hold your crystals in your hands and state your intention for the grid.
Sit down on the floor.
Place a grounding crystal at your feet.
Lie down fully.
Place one crystal above the heart on the higher heart
(thymus) chakra.
Place one over the heart seed at the base of the breastbone.
Check your heartbeat—it will quickly indicate which crystal should be placed above, and which below. If your heartbeat feels too rapid or is pounding heavily, or if it feels too slow and heavy, switch the crystals around.
Use the power of your mind or a crystal wand to trace the lemniscate, crossing the circles over your heart.
If dizziness results, breathe deeply and send the energy down toward the crystal at your feet for transmutation.
When the layout is complete, remove the crystals in the reverse order in which you laid them. Stand up slowly and ground yourself by stamping your feet.
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birdy-the-artist · 2 months
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Graphic design things
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ltwilliammowett · 8 months
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Bloodstone intaglio ring, set in gold with a hand-carved intaglio depiction of a three-masted ship sailing in the waves. Circa 1870.
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karoo-o · 2 months
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Bloodstone
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brightwingedbat · 1 year
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I gotta bring up a thing from LWS3 on GW2 with the Bloodstone Explosion
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"That blast would've hit Lion's Arch."
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Yeah it would've fucking wiped out a good half of Central Tyria, Almorra.
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spectw09 · 2 months
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BLOODSTONE
Ruby and Peridot Fusion
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allaboutrings · 7 months
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Early Victorian 18k Gold Bloodstone Intaglio Secret Key Ring
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vintagerpg · 3 months
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Well, whatever the problems of the previous modules in the series, H4: The Throne of Bloodstone (1988) has no intention of leaving players wanting. The theme here is “Go big” and, well, it does. The “H” always stood for “high-level” but none of the previous modules earn that classification quite like H4, which has a rating of level 18 to ONE HUNDRED.
Plot? Simple. Get the Wand of Orcus. Destroy it. And also Orcus. In his house. The adventure starts with the final confrontation with the Witch King who had been the source of all the problems in H1-3. They then journey to the Abyss and make their way to Orcus’ fortress. The encounters are frankly ridiculous. Demogorgon, Yeenoghu, Juiblex, Graz’zt and more await to be battled or bargained with along the way. There is a city of 100 liches. There is another tarrasque. There are multiple hard to parse mazes that defy conventional physics. Then you fight Orcus. And after all that, you know what you need to do to destroy Orcus’ stupid wand? It needs to be dipped in the heartblood of Tiamat. Sure, no biggie, off to Hell we go!
I don’t think H4 gets talked about enough. It is possible the most over the top, ridiculous, improbably difficult adventure TSR ever produced (the book offhandedly recommends two DMs run the fight against Tiamat, but gives zero guidance on how that would turn out). Everybody is always like “Oh, yea, gonzo old school, like White Plume Mountain,” or “Oh, yea, deadly old school, like Tomb of Horrors.” This thing has both those beat. Handily.
Great cover by Keith Parkinson. Among my favorites. The lads from the band Final Gasp like it too.
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clowngem · 6 months
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💙 OC-tober Day 5: RELATIONSHIPS 💚
Of course i had to draw Bloodstone with his favorite guys in the world!! The boygirlfriends of all time!! I decided turn an old doodle of them into a full drawing; I believe the shirt designs were from Girl of Swords :D
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bellsolciere · 28 days
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Shooting Stars!!!
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Crystals: Gems that work as sorcerer/mages and simply help and protect elite gems
Covellite: Ballerinas for elite gems, that usually are coordinated by powerful gems
Rhodochrosite: Organize and decorate gardens for elite gems, they can make little gems called petalites to help her out.
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Laguna Agates: like any other agate, she’s responsible for organizing and keeping quartzes at bay
Amber: They use their sap powers to collect and hunt organic life forms.
Turquoise: They organize courts and tries to make everything organized for bigger events
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Andesine: She uses her sand and fire powers to create glass pieces for elite gems
Aventurine: She’s a copycat, copying abilities of organics so they could implement on new types of gems
Iolite: She’s a high rank fortune teller, they are capable of reading auras, make ghosts and any other paranormal events
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Onyx: a Long Range Quartz, they use their powers to attack from long distances
Sard: They’re tank quartzes, they have a massive strength and can take any enemy with their great lack of abilities
Azurite: They’re spies that can use their powers to actively disrupt rebels and steal resources from smart organic life forms
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Bloodstone: She’s a haunter, she keeps places protected with her ghostly and hallucinating powers for Elite Gems
Pezzotaite: She’s a healer and a stats buffer, she can improve and make any gem better, that’s temporary though, but it’s very useful
Kornerupine: She’s a ring master, responsible to organize gems made for entertainment in order and also use her powers to make spectacles for elites gems
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Moonstone: She’s a fusion of a Sea Glass and Angelite, her powers are related to dreams and psychic connections, there’s way more to it but she’s always sleeping
Thanks for reading this post!! If you guys have any curiosity, just send me an ask
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mysticplies · 7 months
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Do you have a design for a Bloodstone? I imagine they are a high-ranking quartz like an Agate.
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Bloodstone
Theyre in the same rank as regular quartzes but they are the most violent and gruesome quartzes
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birdy-the-artist · 2 months
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eh
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