Chaos Stone

Chaos Stones are crystallized, concentrated manifestations of the Arcane Weave. They harbor variable strengths and types of magic. The only known activation of a Chaos Stone caused the conjuration of a hydra, but there are likely a wide variety of affects and consequences that can come from such an item.

Their origin is unknown, but as of late there have been a large number of Chaos Stones being smuggled throughout the Sword Coast. A group of smugglers, led by one Guy Tatio, were shipping large quantities of them out of the Lost Peaks in the High Forest, and more of them were recently uncovered in Neverwinter. More still are rumored to be in Waterdeep.

There are records of at least two victims being surgically implanted with Chaos Stones in the Sword Coast, and there is evidence of many more. The purpose of these gruesome alterations is unknown, but there are ties to the Underdark, the Zhentarim, and the demonic Cult of Zixael, who were recently thwarted in Neverwinter at great cost.