Sceptre of the Necropolis

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Description

The earliest record of these deadly items has them constructed by the Highborn magisters. They saw some use in the early battles with the orcs, and were occasionally used as tools of assassination during the worst periods of patrician rule over the pre-Imperial nation. Today they are generally considered to be deadly but effective implements for pinpoint removal of enemies. If their deathly magic is released properly, the target is potentially removed permanently from the battlefield. If the magic goes awry, however, the wielder is left paralysed while their enemy is free to act.

Of some interest to historians is that these rods are termed sceptres of the necropolis in early works that predate the destruction of the Highborn city of Pharos. No adequate explanation has been found to date.

Rules

• Form: Rod.
• Effect: Once per day when you cast the Paralysis spell, you may call IMPALE rather than PARALYSE. You are still afflicted with paralysis when you release the spell.
• Materials: Crafting a sceptre of the necropolis requires twenty measures of beggar's lye, twelve measures of ambergelt, five measures of iridescent gloaming and five ingots of tempest jade. It takes one month to make one of these items.