Gyeonggwiseok 경귀석

Relic

Evil-Repelling Stone

GGyeonggwiseok (경귀석) literally means “the Stone that Drives Away Spirits.” What makes it exceptional is that it’s a natural stone believed to possess power on its own, making it rarer—and likely older—than most crafted talismans. The stone is amethyst, prized for its rich purple color.

In Korean culture amethyst symbolizes sincerity, calm, and purity. Korean amethyst, especially the variety mined around Ulsan-Onyang, is regarded as some of the world’s finest, adding even more prestige to the stone.

Legend describes the stone’s exact size: two chuk long (about 2.5 in / 6.06 cm) and one chuk wide (about 1.2 in / 3.03 cm). Those precise, almost “manufactured” dimensions suggest Gyeonggwiseok isn’t just a random crystal—either it was carved or it was shaped by supernatural means. It’s also said to emit a soft inner glow.

A key trait of Gyeonggwiseok is its duality: there are two stones, one male and one female.

Folklore says the stones once sat on the table of the Dragon King who ruled a river, linking them to a powerful water deity and giving them a touch of divine origin.

Gyeonggwiseok’s primary power is warding off evil spirits and ghosts.

In Korean tales it acts as a passive talisman: as long as the bearer keeps it close, no spirit can trouble them. The stone doesn’t destroy spirits; instead, it surrounds its holder with an invisible shield that keeps malicious entities at bay. This quiet, reliable protection makes Gyeonggwiseok the perfect survival tool in a world filled with the supernatural.

One warning: the stone loses its power if it comes into contact with alcohol or if it’s stored improperly.

From Korean Bestiary 5E, p. 103 · Fern Flower Press