Winking Eyes of Rhauron

The Winking Eyes of Rhauron were numerous magically enchanted gemstones which, when touched bare-handed, would melt into the handler's hand and compel the person to attempt to assassinate a target. The name of the stones was apparently a bard's attempt to get even with an innkeeper known as Rhauron who had cheated him out of money. The true name of the enchanter was unknown. In reality, the gems were enchanted by a person in Returned Abeir who sought to assassinate persons who had fled to Faerûn.

Description
All the gems were approximately the size of a large man's thumb and could be sapphires, emeralds, diamonds or rubies. When held bare-handed, a spell on the gem activates causing a visible flash. If not immediately dropped or flung blindly, the gem appears to melt into the body of the handler.

The spell on the gem causes a vision showing the face of a given quarry, giving an increase in detail concerning the owner's location every few days. Upon meeting the quarry, the spell attempts to seize full control and force an assassination attempt (or retreat if it's not likely to be successful.)

History
While the enchanter of the game may only be known by alias, known targets have included Harengar Madroon of Athkatla (son of the proprietor of the Madroon's Curio Shop), a wealthy gem merchant Haelor Hammantle of Waterdeep, and Alys Sakurth (a wine and scent trader who rose to prominence in Selgaunt). These targets have both escaped initial slaying attempts and have obscure pasts.