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Wishing Stone

Creature Types: Magical Object

Mythological/Cultural Origins: Other

Roles/Functions in Lore: Other

Literary Sources/Traditions: Other

Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Other

Attributes/Powers: Wish-Granting

Alignments/Moral Standings: Neutral

The Wishing Stone (Pierre à souhaits) is briefly mentioned in the text with a reference to “See Aselee,” indicating a legendary object thought to grant desires. Sources are scant, and detailed explanations vary, but the concept of a stone fulfilling wishes appears in various folklore traditions worldwide.