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Flute of Dead Reckoning

by Windrunner

Flute of Dead Reckoning

Edition:  l  AD&D 2e  l

Originally posted on the Realms of Evil forums (Womb of Creation) by Torolan on October 18, 2001, as "a magnificent creation of Windrunner." Shown as written, with light spelling and formatting fixes only.

This dwarvish-made instrument was commissioned by a 14th-level mage named Quillaron, who incorporated three gemstones within the metal to enhance the magical properties of the flute. The silver is overlaid with an intricate vine pattern, in silver, that winds around the entire length. Set among the leaves are 9 gemstones: 3 diamonds, 3 malachite, and 3 star sapphires.

It was constructed for protection against, and control of, the undead. The flute also enables the user to fly and can absorb magic spells, if the spell is directed at the instrument's wielder.

There is a 60% chance that it will cause 6–20 hit points of damage to any mage under 12th level attempting to use it.

The wielder and any party member within a 10' radius are protected from the undead for 5–16 rounds. Any undead entering the radius have a 75% chance of falling under the charm undead spell. Saving throws are made at –2 for the undead. Roll d10 and consult the chart below for the undead affected by the charm:

Die roll  Undead type
1ghasts
2ghosts
3ghouls
4shadows
5skeletons
6spectres
7wights
8wraiths
9vampires
0zombies

Spells cast against the wielder have a 50% chance of being dispersed and the magic absorbed. The caster can use this energy to cast any spell in his spellbook equal to, or of lesser level than, the spell absorbed.

Source: from the Realms of Evil forums. Original thread: "Windrunners Flute of dead Reckoning" in the Realms of Evil Forum Archive. Posted by Torolan.

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