Warpstone Charm
From Warhammer - The Old World - Lexicanum
Warpstone Charms are magical tokens used by the Skaven and Warriors of Chaos made from pieces of Warpstone. [1a][2a]
Skaven
They are often crudely made but move constantly, often being soft and/or warm to the touch and are thought to be both lucky and offer protection against enemies magic. Skaven who may have lost eyes, ears or other protuberances replaced by a warpstone charm or simply have it hammered into their skin. [1a][3a] Some are enchanted to hold a spell that can be cast on enemies. [3a]
Warriors of Chaos
The rune of Tzeentch is carved into the warpstone which allows the power of the god to flow into the world from the Realm of Chaos. [2a]
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 119 (UK)
- 1a: Skaven, pg. 69
- 2: White Dwarf 122 (UK)
- 2a: Magic Items of Tzeentch, pg. 48
- 3: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)
- 3a: Warpstone, pg. 11