This information is intended for use with the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.
At a Glance
Beljurils are gemstones unique to the Forgotten Realms, a setting for the D&D role-playing game. If that’s not what you meant to read about, I’m sure you’ll find some comfort in clicking your Back button.
Beljurils are translucent, a deep sea-green in color, smooth as glass in their natural state, and roughly spherical in shape. They are not typically cut into faceted forms, but may be shaved into more perfectly spherical shape, and are often polished to maximize the impact of their unique appeal.
They’re famous among those who love stones and light (and infamous among most dwellers-in-darkness) for the dazzling flashes of light they emit at somewhat unpredictable intervals.
Some Ideas
Volo’s Guide mentions that the majority of beljurils are 3 to 5 inches in diameter. But there is a range in size. So some basic math yields the following table.
| % |
diam |
volume |
surface |
range |
value |
wt |
| 001-004 |
1 |
0.5 |
3 |
0 |
200 (4d4 x 20) |
0.1 |
| 005-023 |
2 |
4 |
13 |
2 |
800 (4d4 x 80) |
0.6 |
| 024-110 |
3 |
14 |
28 |
6 |
1800 (4d4 x 180) |
2.0 |
| 111-500 |
4 |
34 |
50 |
15 |
3200 (4d4 x 320) |
4.8 |
| 501-890 |
5 |
65 |
79 |
30 |
5000 (4d4 x 500) |
9.5 |
| 891-977 |
6 |
113 |
113 |
52 |
7200 (4d4 x 720) |
16.3 |
| 978-996 |
7 |
180 |
154 |
85 |
9800 (4d4 x 980) |
25.9 |
| 997-000 |
8 |
268 |
201 |
123 |
12800 (4d4 x 1280) |
38.7 |
Range
Range (in feet) is the radius of the energy absorbing-effect. The frequency and magnitude of the energy “inputs” in the environment around the gem, within this radius, determines how often the gem flashes. In this table, the range is based on the volume of the gem.
Value
Value (in gold pieces) means the same thing it does in the tables given in the DMG and the FRCS… the base price of an “average” gem of that type. There is a range taking these things into account, as indicated in the table. Defects (cracks, inclusions, etc) will reduce the value, something which makes a particular gem extraordinarily attractive (usually size) may somewhat increase the value. In the case of beljurils, a more perfectly spherical shape could also command a higher price. Also, there will usually be some markup attached by individual merchants depending on their trouble bringing the gem to market. As always, prevailing conditions in each market will have the final say. In this table, the value is based on the surface area of the gem.
Weight
Weight (in pounds) is pretty self-explanatory. In this table, beljurils are given the same density as corundum: 3997 kg per cubic meter, or approximately 250 lbs per cubic foot. This is 150% of the density of quartz or granite, so beljurils will be noticeably heavier than most other stones of similar size.
Final Thoughts
One very exclusive seafood eatery in Delthuntle features a small “underdark river” flowing through the center, the bed of which is lined with hundreds of beljurils.
Another restaurant, this one in Phannaskul, invites children to thwack a halfling-sized statue of a fiendish man (a cambion) with a rattan cane; if the statue’s beljuril eyes flash in reply, the child eats for free. Kicks, punches, and righteous shoves are also honored.
Several human and dwarven merchants and collectors are known to be interested in beljurils of exceptional quality. More than a few dragons are also keen to acquire such stones.
Sources
Beljurils are described in the 3e FR Campaign Setting (page 300) and Volo’s Guide to All Things Magical (page 37).
Everything that’s not in the official sources was made up. By me. Today. In my living room.
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