Origin Stone

Biodata

Appearance

An exposed Origin Stone is an egg-sized, silver-white stone that emits light and a rich, gentle aura 173 224.

• Its aura invigorates the spirit, energy, and mind, but can also attract unwanted attention 173.
• A black surface treatment or a specially prepared box can conceal its aura 173 224.
• Stones with only residual Heaven and Earth Origin Energy are less useful to Zhao Han than fully charged ones 386.

Uses

• Cultivation: Origin Stones contain concentrated energy and are a primary resource for Qi Refining–realm Martial Artists and Demons. Aperture Opening–realm Martial Artists commonly use them to break through acupoints 172 211.
• Zhao Han's System: The System consumes Origin Stones to simplify or fuse certain techniques. Simplifying an Earth-grade cultivation method costs one stone; simplifying the Divine-grade+ Eye of Fire costs 10,000 172 257 258 589.
• Trade: Origin Stones pay for goods and services, including a paper-dragon commission, restaurant dishes, and passage on the Genggu sea ship 497 535 672.
• Formations: The Genggu uses them to power its acceleration array 673.
• Not for expanding System Space: Zhao Han learns that this requires Void Stones instead 173.

Availability and Value

Origin Stones are scarce in Liangzhou. Zhao Han hears a quoted value of 100,000 taels of silver per stone, but also learns they are unavailable on the open market and largely controlled by major forces with Aperture Opening–realm experts 223.

Their value depends on the setting: Zhao Han initially struggles to obtain even a few, while an upscale Xinluo City restaurant lists dishes priced from one to ten Origin Stones 223 535.