The Shadowstaff

NameThe Shadowstaff
Sorted NameThe Shadowstaff
FamilyArtifact
Item Slotnone
Priceunknown
Weight1 lb.
AuraAura strong conjuration
Caster Level20th.
VersionPRPG-O
SourcesPathfinder RPG (Open)
Construction
Lore:
Description:

This artifact was crafted ages ago, weaving together wispy strands of shadow into a twisted black staff. The Shadowstaff makes the wielder slightly shadowy and incorporeal, granting him a +4 bonus to AC and on Reflex saves (which stacks with any other bonuses). However, in bright light (such as that of the sun, but not a torch) or in absolute darkness, the wielder takes a -2 penalty on all attack rolls, saves, and checks. The Shadowstaff also has these powers.

  • Summon Shadows : Three times per day the staff may summon 2d4 shadows. Immune to turning, they serve the wielder as if called by a summon monster V spell cast at 20th level.
  • Summon Nightshade : Once per month, the staff can summon an advanced shadow demon that serves the wielder as if called by a summon monster IX spell cast at 20th level.
  • Shadow Form : Three times per day the wielder can become a living shadow, with all the movement powers granted by gaseous form .
  • Shadow Bolt : Three times per day the staff can project a ray attack that deals 10d6 points of cold damage to a single target. The shadow bolt has a range of 100 feet.

Destruction

The Shadowstaff fades away to nothingness if it is exposed to true sunlight for a continuous 24 hour period.

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Source Copyright: Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. Copyright 2009, Paizo Publishing, LLC; Author: Jason Bulmahn, based on material by Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, and Skip Williams.

The Book of Experimental Might. Copyright 2008, Malhavoc Press; Author: Monte J. Cook.

Tome of Horrors. Copyright 2002, Necromancer Games, Inc.; Authors: Scott Greene, with Clark Peterson, Erica Balsley, Kevin Baase, Casey Christofferson, Lance Hawvermale, Travis Hawvermale, Patrick Lawinger, and Bill Webb; Based on original content from TSR.

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