Burnt World of Athas - Shadows of the Past - The Diviner Stone & The Domain of Esthan

While Ravenloft boasts its share of flesh-and-blood lords, evil can manifest in other, far more insidious forms. The parasitic Diviner Stone is one such evil. Born in a forgotten era on the world of Athas, it was once just a simple stone crafted for a dark purpose. Corrupted by sinister intent, it now preys on the unsuspecting, siphoning free will like a shadow devouring the light. Its malevolence spreads like a creeping dread, a hidden terror that slowly consumes all who fall under its thrall.


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://athas.org/articles/shadows-of-the-past-the-diviner-stone-the-domain-of-esthan
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To provide a bit of behind-the-scenes context: my players first encountered this darklord over 25 years ago. They defeated the host, and when the elf in the party claimed the ioun stone, he was immediately dominated. That same evening, the elf vanished—only to return later wearing the ill-fitting clothes and mask of the darklord. He summoned the living behemoth and confronted the remaining PCs.

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