Elanna Riddle
Fanfiction Author
Okay, a question was raised about the powers of the Emerald... and just for fun, I'd thought I'd just add the powers of all the other gems most of this is copied straight out of 'Return to Del' pages 75-76.
Diamonds.... give courage and strength, protect from pestilence and help the cause of true love...
The Amethyst... calms and sooths. It changes color in the presence of illness, loses color near poisoned food or drink...
The Topaz protects its wearer from the terrors of the night. it has the power to open doors into the spirit world. it strengthens and clears the mind.
The Emerald... dulls in the presence of evil, and when a vow is broken. it is a remedy for sores and ulcers and an antidote to poison..
The Ruby... grows pale in the presence of evil, or when misfortune threatens its wearer. it wards off evil spirits, and is an antidote to snake venom.
The Opal... has the power to give glimpses of the future, and aid those with weak sight... The Opal has a special relationship with the Lapis Lazuli, the heavenly stone, a powerful talisman. (I have a necklace made of these!!!)