If a high priest or priestess possesses one of these mighty talismans, he or she has the power to cause an Evil cleric to be swallowed up forever by a flaming crack which will open at the feet of the victim and precipitate him or her to the center of the earth. 

The wielder of the talisman must be good, and if he or she is not exceptionally pure in thought and deed, the Evil cleric will gain a saving throw versus magic. 

A talisman of pure good has 7 charges. It cannot be recharged. 

If a Neutral cleric touches one of these magic stones, he or she will take 7-28 hit points of damage; and if an Evil cleric touches one he or she will take 12-48 hit points of damage. 

Non-clerics will not be affected by the device.