The individual who possesses this magic rod is able to command the obedience and fealty of creatures within 120 feet when he or she activates the device (by expending a charge). Up to 200 creatures can be ruled but those with a WP of 21 or higher are allowed a mental save to resist the effects. Those with a WP of 26 or higher are immune to this effect. Ruled creatures will obey the wielder of the rod of rulership as if he or she were their absolute sovereign. Still if the wielder gives a command that is absolutely contrary to the nature of the creatures commanded, the magic will be broken. The rod has a casting time of 5. Each charge lasts for 10 minutes.
"High level" creatures and characters are also allowed mental saves to resist the effects. In the case of monsters, those of level 12 or higher are allowed saves. With characters (who do not have levels, per se), the GM can arbitrarily decide if the character is the equivalent of level 12 by looking at their skills. For example, a fighter who is rank 12 or higher in half a dozen or so fighter-type skills might be assumed to be the equivalent of level 12.
As long as the rod has charges, the attuned wielder gains a +2 to CHA when the rod is in hand or on his person.
The rod cannot be recharged. It can have as many as 50 charges when new. |