Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune
To be or not to be, that is the question—
Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing, end them. — some bard
The slings are hewn of fine wood and a ruddy leather and are of masterwork quality, are magically enhanced +2, and have the power of seeking. The arrows are also masterwork and +2 seeking, and bear the mark of two white feathers with two red stripes and one red feather with two white stripes. The use of the sling or the arrows leaves dark red marks on the two fingers or the hands of the wielder.
Cost: 18,300 for the sling, 500 apiece for the arrows
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Barael’s Blade: the first Witch-blade
Forged by the Crow Mage from shards of darkness, infused with the finest dwarven steel, and honed by his half-breed apprentice to near-vorpal sharpness, this blade was wielded by Barael, the famous bastard child of King Elespor Galdius.
It is said that it takes a warrior’s hand and a wizard’s mind to wield this blade and those crafted in it’s image. The original Witch-blade has many special properties, and is a demon-bane +2 hand-and-a-half sword. It has the same dispelling and counterspelling properties that all witch-blades share. In addition, it is an sentient weapon with a deadly thirst for the blood of those who lead the worship of abominations, such as the Spider Priests of the Shona’qua dark elves whom Barael led a vicious crusade against.
As its fame grew, the cultists of Shan’n’nur attempted to wrest this blade from Barael’s possession in order to learn the secrets of it’s construction. For many years the cult hounded him and would send agents after him whenever his travels brought him to the middle kingdoms.
The cult was never successful in subduing Barael or eliciting his cooperation, though they nearly succeeded once, when he was seduced by one of their agents. Eventually the leaders of the Shan’n’nur decided to abandon their efforts, as it was too great a drain on the organization’s mediocre resources.
Years of research later, the Shan’n’nur duplicated the witch-blade effect with the help of Barael’s old foe Faduardo Gantonín and began enchanting their long knives and swords with the property.
The Witch-blade: all witch blades share this property. They are ensorceled such that they may be used once a day to either remove or counter magical effects, but only in the hands of an arcane spellcaster. This property adds an additional 4,200 gold to the magic weapon’s cost and is the equivalent to an additional +1 enhancement for purposes of determining maximum weapon enchantment.
Eldritch Parry: As a standard action, they may be used to counterspell. When used in this way they function exactly as though the wielder had cast dispel magic to counterspell. All caster level checks use the wielder’s arcane caster character level.
Sever Spell: As a standard action they may be used to perform a targeted dispel magic. The blade must touch the target of the dispel, be it a creature, object, or continuing area spell. As with the counterspell ability, the blade uses the wielder’s arcane caster level when making the caster level check.
Moderate abjuration; CL 5th; must be a bladed weapon, Craft Magic Arms and Armor, dispel magic; Price 4,200 gold.
Author’s note: The Priest of Doom would like to thank The Sword for inspiration.
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Cut-less Cutlass
This cursed blade makes it harder (-2 to attack rolls) to hit enemies. Otherwise, it is normal.
The adornments on the hilt of the sword hint at lands where volcanoes loom overhead and coconuts and pomegranates contitute a portion of the local diet. The sword is unique, the result of a craft wondrous item gone wrong. It has been in the hands of a unknowing pirate for many years now, a pirate whose battles have left him increasingly scarred and broken.
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Activity Spike
This magic item is activated whenever the activity in the room grows too active, at the DM’s discretion, of course. The spike then enlongates from 3 inches to 3 feet and deals 2d6 on a successful hit from the sharp end. Unfortunately, since the large spike is unwieldy, unless the wielder has an exotic weapon feat, he or she will suffer a -2 penalty to hit.
The spike can also be used as a club, and deals damage as a, you guessed it, club.
This item could also be used creatively to many humorous (and deadly) ends. Think about it.
This item radiates a minute amount of magic.
Price: 1,500gp
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Axe of Dismemberment
In addition to being a +1 axe, this deadly weapon deals critical hits, removing limbs like a vorpal sword. It does not sever heads, merely other body parts, such as limbs and digits. Still, it’s pretty nasty. It’s been known to render warriors useless in battle, their arms sundered from their corporal beings.
This nasty item and the magic that powers it was developed by orc mages in the Northern Reaches, but has been strongly adopted by all the demi-human races in the Fjordlands.
On a successful critical hit, roll a d6. On a one, the DM chooses a limb that is severed.
Due to the tainted nature of the item, this axe cannot work for a day after a restoration or repair spell is cast upon it. In these cases it acts as a normal axe. It also needs to taste blood before the special dismembering power is activated.
Oh, and you don’t want to fumble wielding this item — critical failures mean you roll 1d6 on yourself. On a one, you lose something!
This weapon has left many a knighly warrior shouting, “Come back and fight — I’ll bite your legs!” and other sad taunts.
Moderate necromancy and transmutation; CL 18th; Craft Magic Arms and Armor, wither limb, keen edge; Price +4 bonus: 32,000 gp.
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