This rod has functions that are spell-like, but it can also be used as magic weapons of various sorts. It also has several more mundane uses. The rod of lordly might is metal, thicker than other rods, with a flanged ball at one end and various studs along its length. It weighs 10 pounds, thus requiring 21 or greater Strength to wield properly (-3 penalty to attack rolls for each point of Strength below 21).
Spell Like Functions
- Paralyzation upon touch, if the wielder so commands (magic save to avoid)
- Fear upon all enemies viewing it, if the wielder so desires (6-foot maximum range) (mental save to avoid).
- Drain 2d4 hit points from a touched opponent and bestow them upon the rod wielder, up to the rod wielder's normal maximum.
Each function uses one charge from the rod.
Weapon Functions
These functions do not use charges.
- +2 Mace - In rod form.
- +2 Sword of Flame - When button #1 is pushed. A blade springs from the ball; the ball becomes the sword's hilt. The weapon shortens to an overall length to three feet. The flames cause an additional 1d6 damage with each successful hit if the target is not magically protected from fire or heat.
- +2 Battle Axe - When button #2 is pushed.
- +3 Quarterstaff - When button #3 is pushed, the rod lengthens and can be used as a staff.
Mundane Functions
These functions do not use charges.
- Climbing pole - When button #4 is pushed, a spike that can anchor in granite is extruded from the ball, while the other end sprouts three sharp hooks. The rod lengthens 5 to 50 feet in a single round, stopping when button #4 is pushed. Horizontal bars three inches long fold out from the sides, one foot apart, in staggered progression. The rod is firmly held by spike and hooks and will bear up to 4,000 pounds weight. It retracts by pushing button #5.
- Ladder - The ladder function can also be used to force open doors. The rod's base is planted 30 feet or less from the portal to be forced and is in line with it. The force exerted is equal to storm giant strength.
- Depth - When button #6 is pushed, the rod will indicate magnetic north and give the possessor a knowledge of his approximate depth beneath the surface (or height above it).
The rod of lordly might cannot be recharged. When its charges are exhausted, spell-like functions cease, as do all weapon functions except the mace +2. The rod continues to work in all other ways. |