Aura varies; ML 5th
Slot —; Price 3,040 gp; Weight 1 lb.
Description
Meld stones appear similar to shards, see below, but are often crafted with higher gem-grade crystal. Unlike a shard, a meld stone cannot be used if not set in a synaptic mask, see below. Each meld stone contains a suite of skill bonuses related by a theme or task.
Meld stone of the Alchemist: When set in a synaptic mask, the meld stone of the alchemist grants its wearer a +8 competence bonus on Craft (alchemy) checks, a +6 competence bonus on Appraise checks and Use Magic Device checks, and a +4 competence bonus on Knowledge (arcana) checks. Strong clairsentience; ML 5th; Craft Wondrous Item, creator must have 8 ranks in Appraise, 6 ranks in Craft (alchemy) and Use Magic Device, and 4 ranks in Knowledge (arcana).
Meld stone of the Infiltrator: When set in a synaptic mask, the meld stone of the infiltrator grants its wearer a +8 competence bonus on Bluff checks, a +6 competence bonus on Disguise checks and Linguistics checks to create or detect forgeries, and a +4 competence bonus on Diplomacy checks to gather information. Strong telepathy; ML 5th; Craft Wondrous Item, creator must have 8 ranks in Bluff, 6 ranks in Disguise and Linguistics, and 4 ranks in Diplomacy.
Meld stone of the nimble trickster: When set in a synaptic mask, the meld stone of the nimble trickster grants its wearer a +8 competence bonus on Acrobatics checks made to tumble, and a +6 competence bonus on Escape Artist and Stealth checks. Strong psychometabolism; ML 5th; Craft Wondrous Item, creator must have 8 ranks in Acrobatics, and 6 ranks in Escape Artist and Stealth.
Construction
Requirements Craft Wondrous Item, creator must have ranks in the specified skills at least equal to the imprinted bonuses; Cost 1,520 gp