Item: Lacquered Waist Drum

Level11
Rarity
Uncommon
Traits
Price1300 gp
UsageHeld in two hands
PublicationPathfinder Season of Ghosts Hardcover Compilation

This hourglass-shaped drum has two heads, each of which produces a different sound when struck. When played together, the resonance of the two sounds is effective in repelling evil spirits. This drum can be played as an instrument, granting a +2 item bonus to Performance.

Activate—Memories of Life 2 (concentrate, manipulate, vitality)

Frequency once per hour


Effect You play both heads of the drums, generating a pulse of energy that targets one creature within 30 feet that has the undead trait. This deals 5d8 vitality damage (DC 28 Fortitude save) to that creature; if the undead also has the ghost trait, the ghost becomes Sickened 1 if it fails the save.

Activate—Memories of Joy 3 (concentrate, manipulate, vitality)

Frequency once per hour


Effect You raucously play both heads of the drums, accompanied with shouting and dancing. This display generates a pulse of energy in a 30-foot emanation from you. All undead creatures within this area must attempt a DC 28 Fortitude save.


Critical Success The creature takes no damage.

Success The creature takes 2d8 vitality damage. Failure The creature takes 5d8 vitality damage; if the creature has the ghost trait, it becomes Stupefied 1 for 1 minute.

Critical Failure The creature takes 10d8 vitality damage; if the creature has the ghost trait, it becomes Stupefied 2 for 1 minute.


Trait Effects

Magical: Something with the magical trait is imbued with magical energies not tied to a specific tradition of magic. Some items or effects are closely tied to a particular tradition of magic. In these cases, the item has the arcane, divine, occult, or primal trait instead of the magical trait. Any of these traits indicate that the item is magical.


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