The 333 Gems of Tharizdun

The 333 Gems of Tharizdun are shrouded in mystery, but recently have been central to all manner of mischief in and around The Gorgon Isles.

Origins
The gems are believed to have been linked somehow to the imprisonment of Tharizdun. Thereafter they were scattered to prevent their regrouping.

Description
The gems themselves are reltively small for the most part, but not identical. Their form also seems to shift slightly, in a way that's imperceptible yet undeniable.

Powers
The gems have a semblence of consciousness, but with a singleness of purpose. They seem unable to identify with motivations not centred around the aquisition of power.

The gems are able to be used to power creatures, objects and spells of magic. Despite being at least quasi-sentiant, the gems do not seem to to have the ability to withhold their power when activated. That said, willingly co-operating with the gems has not been explored at this time and it is probable that the gems have levels of power yet untapped.

The gems also cannot be destroyed. If sufficent force is applied to break the physical structure of the gems, they simply dissapear and reform elsewhere.