Item: Semaphore of Slanders

This semaphore set consists of two hardwood poles painted white, with finely crafted silk flags bisected by yellow and red fields. A tiny stylized black serpent with its tongue extended is depicted on the top outer corner of each flag. The semaphore of slanders, in addition to being a functioning semaphore set, can be used to send false signals to any enemy forces observing the signaler, providing a +2 item bonus to Deception checks to do so, and allies are always aware of this ruse.

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Activate—Insidious Insinuation 2 (concentrate, emotion, fear, manipulate, mental, visual)

Frequency once per day

Effect You activate the semaphore to mislead the enemy. Choose a creature within 60 feet to attempt a DC 28 Will saving throw.

Critical Success The target is unaffected.

Success The target is Frightened 1.

Failure The target is frightened 1 and is Off Guard for 1 round.

Critical Failure The target is Frightened 2 and off-guard for 2 rounds.