What is a Lodestone?
Contrary to my assumptions, lodestones are neither spelled “loadstones” nor are they a euphemism for testicles.
Instead, they are naturally occurring magnetic rocks. The name comes from the Middle English word “lode” which means “way” or “journey,” as they were used by sailors in the early days of navigation.
What are they for?
In D&D, two lodestones are required as material components for the Mending cantrip. The spell does not consume the lodestones, so a sturdy pair should last you a good long time.
Where can I get lodestones?
As mentioned above, lodestones are naturally occurring rocks. If your DM allows it, you might be able to track some down in the wild with a series of Knowledge or Survival checks.
Otherwise, you’ll have to pick some up next time you visit a town with a shop that sells component pouches.
Alternatively, you could always steal them or loot them off the bodies of your fallen foes. Mending is one of the most common spells in the game, found on the spell lists of bards, clerics, druids, sorcerers, and wizards. The next time you come across a party with one or more of these classes in them, the odds are pretty good that they’ll have a component pouch with a couple of lodestones in them.
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