Throat Rip (3.5e Maneuver)

''Their neck is exposed! You'll silence that wizard for good!''

You focus your aim onto the throat of your enemy, and go to destroy their voice box. Make an attack at a -4 penalty, if you hit you deal double damage, and the victim must make a Fortitude save DC 17 + Str or be rendered mute. A successful save negates the muting but not the extra damage. Creatures who are mute cannot speak, use vocal components, or make any vocal noise besides heavy breathing. The throat remains mutilated until restored by natural regeneration, the regenerate spell, or stronger magic.