shadestone

noun
UK /ˈʃeɪd.stəʊn/
US /ˈʃeɪd.stoʊn/

A shadestone is a cool, dark rock that feels like a little piece of shadow you can hold.

Mia found a smooth shadestone by the river and kept it in her pocket all day.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A gemstone that looks almost black until light shines through it.

The jeweler set a shadestone into the silver ring.

3. A marker stone placed in the shade of a path to show the way.

We followed the shadestones along the forest trail.

4. A heavy, gloomy feeling that stays with someone.

A shadestone of worry sat in his chest before the test.

5. In old stories, a magical stone that can hide things in darkness.

The wizard used a shadestone to make the treasure invisible.