Legacy Gems
Legacy Gems is a set of homebrew rules created by Wizard of Adventure Auke.
In his world of Tem, certain gems can be incorporated into magic items to enhance their power. The strength of these Legacy Gems grows alongside the wielder, reflecting their mastery and dedication.
Download Auke’s gem homebrew rules here (3 page PDF, 200KB).
Some additional ideas you might incorporate:
Quest to Earn
Add a story layer to item progression. Instead of instantly unlocking a gem’s power upon reaching a level, tie advancement to in-game milestones.
Maybe the gem resonates when the wielder accomplishes a great deed, slays a specific foe, or fulfills a forgotten oath.
Stir Up Your Factions
Auke established a faction with a monopoly on this knowledge in the technology’s Origin Story. This is fantastic. You can spawn intrigue missions, spies, and politics as rival factions seek to steal, learn, or acquire the tech.
And if proliferated, you could transition to a Cold War themed campaign, or escalate the intrigue with heists, sabotage, and hot spot conflicts.
It’s Alive?
There’s no law that says any tech must be reliable. Quality levels might vary, for example. Raw ingredients could also affect function.
Also, What If… gems gain sentience after fusion with their item? Treat it like Ego from the AD&D DMG. A new NPC!
If you have any questions about Auke’s system, join the Roleplaying Tips Discord and @Auke your question in the #general channel.
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