![[Star Ruby pic.png]] **Star Ruby** was a rare form of red corundum that exhibited [asterism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:asterism "wikipedia:en:asterism") ## Description Star rubies were more opaque than regular gem-quality [rubies](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Ruby "Ruby") and had a reflective optical effect that highlighted a white six-pointed star on the surface of cabochon-cut stones. Other stars with even-numbered points were also possible. About one out of every one hundred rubies was a star ruby. A typical specimen had a base value of (1,000 gp) depending on market conditions. Star rubies were considered sacred by followers of [Callarduran Smoothhands](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Callarduran_Smoothhands "Callarduran Smoothhands"), [Corellon Larethian](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Corellon_Larethian "Corellon Larethian"), [Labelas Enoreth](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Labelas_Enoreth "Labelas Enoreth"), and [Shargaas](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Shargaas "Shargaas")—appropriate for sacrifice, or to be consecrated for use, or recognized as boons or omens when found. ## Powers Star rubies shared all the properties of plain [[Ruby]] rubies plus some very unique healing abilities. This jewel could be used to create a superlative healing vapor that when inhaled delivered the combined effects of: - _[elixir of health](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Elixir_of_health "Elixir of health")_ (cured blindness, deafness, poisoning, infestation, rot, and mental disorders) - _[heal](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Heal "Heal")_ (restored full health) - _[regenerate](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Regenerate "Regenerate")_ (began regrowing lost body parts) The star ruby first had to be subjected to a [[Knock]]  spell and then _[wraithform](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Wraithform "Wraithform")_ had to be cast on it, creating a thick, red vapor. This remedy was known to work on mammalian creatures, but it was unknown how it affected non-mammals. ## Reputation Star rubies were considered prized gems among the [drow](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Drow "Drow"). They considered it somewhat of a lucky charm for those who could use [magic](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Magic "Magic") and a very bold choice for others. It was particularly used by old priestesses.