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[[Summary::The blade of this [[Grand Scythe (3.5e Equipment)|grand scythe]] is as black as night, drinking in all the light that hits it.]] Mounted on a gnarled, Zalanthar-wooden shaft, several miniature skulls and dark-feathered withers suspend from ornate cords attached to the top of the shaft, and emit ghostly whispers and a foul blackness that seeks to reap life whenever the scythe blade pierces flesh. A non-[[SRD:Neutral Evil|evil]] character holding the scythe incurs 5 [[SRD:Negative Level|negative levels]] until such time as that it is discarded. | [[Summary::The blade of this [[Grand Scythe (3.5e Equipment)|grand scythe]] is as black as night, drinking in all the light that hits it.]] Mounted on a gnarled, Zalanthar-wooden shaft, several miniature skulls and dark-feathered withers suspend from ornate cords attached to the top of the shaft, and emit ghostly whispers and a foul blackness that seeks to reap life whenever the scythe blade pierces flesh. A non-[[SRD:Neutral Evil|evil]] character holding the scythe incurs 5 [[SRD:Negative Level|negative levels]] until such time as that it is discarded. | ||
− | Upon a successful [[SRD:Critical Hit|critical hit]] against a living creature, this +3 [[SRD:Unholy|unholy]] [[SRD:Scythe|scythe]] slays the target outright, unless it succeeds on a | + | Upon a successful [[SRD:Critical Hit|critical hit]] against a living creature, this +3 [[SRD:Unholy|unholy]] [[SRD:Scythe|scythe]] slays the target outright, unless it succeeds on a [[SRD:Saving Throw#Fortitude|Fortitude]] save (DC 19 or DC 10 + half the wielder's [[SRD:Base Attack Bonus|base attack bonus]] + the wielder's [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] bonus, whichever is higher). |
− | + | The ''dark harvest'' empowers its wielder, having a total of 5 charges that allow him to create a number of [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|spell-like]] effects: | |
*''[[SRD:Desecrate|Desecrate]]'' (2 charges) | *''[[SRD:Desecrate|Desecrate]]'' (2 charges) | ||
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*''[[SRD:Unholy Aura|Unholy aura]]'' (DC 22) (5 charges) | *''[[SRD:Unholy Aura|Unholy aura]]'' (DC 22) (5 charges) | ||
− | Dark harvest's [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] is 15. | + | Dark harvest's [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]] is equal to the wielder's [[SRD:Base Attack Bonus|base attack bonus]], his divine [[SRD:Caster Level|caster level]], or 15, whichever is higher. |
− | When killing a living creature | + | When killing a living creature with its attacks or ingrained spells, ''dark harvest'' recovers one charge. It recovers 2 charges from a creature whose [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] is at least the weapon's CL - 3, and 3 charges from a creature whose [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] is at least the weapon's CL + 3. Any creatures so weak that the dark harvest's ''[[SRD:Blasphemy|blasphemy]]'' effect would kill it outright do not replenish any charges. [[SRD:Summoning Subschool|Summoned]] creatures also cannot replenish a dark harvest scythe, but [[SRD:Calling Subschool|called]] creatures can. Charges recovered over the maximum of 5 are channeled in a burst of negative energy that empowers the dark harvest's next melee attack. This attack, if successful, deals +2d6 points of vile damage per point of overcharge. |
'''Prerequisites:''' CL 15th; [[SRD:Craft Magic Arms and Armor|Craft Magic Arms and Armor]]; ''[[SRD:Blasphemy|blasphemy]]'', ''[[SRD:Desecrate|desecrate]]'', ''[[SRD:Slay Living|slay living]]'', ''[[SRD:Magic Circle against Good|magic circle against good]]'', ''[[SRD:Unholy Aura|unholy aura]]'', ''[[SRD:Unholy Blight|unholy blight]]'', creator must be [[SRD:Neutral Evil|evil]]. Market price 176,000 gp; 88,000 gp + 7,040 XP. | '''Prerequisites:''' CL 15th; [[SRD:Craft Magic Arms and Armor|Craft Magic Arms and Armor]]; ''[[SRD:Blasphemy|blasphemy]]'', ''[[SRD:Desecrate|desecrate]]'', ''[[SRD:Slay Living|slay living]]'', ''[[SRD:Magic Circle against Good|magic circle against good]]'', ''[[SRD:Unholy Aura|unholy aura]]'', ''[[SRD:Unholy Blight|unholy blight]]'', creator must be [[SRD:Neutral Evil|evil]]. Market price 176,000 gp; 88,000 gp + 7,040 XP. |
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Price: | 176,000 gp |
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Body Slot: | — (Held) |
Caster Level: | 15th |
Aura: | Strong necromancy; (DC 23) |
Activation: | Use Activated (read text) |
Weight: | 10 lb. |
The blade of this grand scythe is as black as night, drinking in all the light that hits it. Mounted on a gnarled, Zalanthar-wooden shaft, several miniature skulls and dark-feathered withers suspend from ornate cords attached to the top of the shaft, and emit ghostly whispers and a foul blackness that seeks to reap life whenever the scythe blade pierces flesh. A non-evil character holding the scythe incurs 5 negative levels until such time as that it is discarded.
Upon a successful critical hit against a living creature, this +3 unholy scythe slays the target outright, unless it succeeds on a Fortitude save (DC 19 or DC 10 + half the wielder's base attack bonus + the wielder's Charisma bonus, whichever is higher).
The dark harvest empowers its wielder, having a total of 5 charges that allow him to create a number of spell-like effects:
- Desecrate (2 charges)
- Keen edge (2 charges)
- Magic circle against good (2 charges)
- Unholy blight (DC 18) (3 charges)
- Blasphemy (DC 21) (5 charges)
- Unholy aura (DC 22) (5 charges)
Dark harvest's caster level is equal to the wielder's base attack bonus, his divine caster level, or 15, whichever is higher.
When killing a living creature with its attacks or ingrained spells, dark harvest recovers one charge. It recovers 2 charges from a creature whose HD is at least the weapon's CL - 3, and 3 charges from a creature whose HD is at least the weapon's CL + 3. Any creatures so weak that the dark harvest's blasphemy effect would kill it outright do not replenish any charges. Summoned creatures also cannot replenish a dark harvest scythe, but called creatures can. Charges recovered over the maximum of 5 are channeled in a burst of negative energy that empowers the dark harvest's next melee attack. This attack, if successful, deals +2d6 points of vile damage per point of overcharge.
Prerequisites: CL 15th; Craft Magic Arms and Armor; blasphemy, desecrate, slay living, magic circle against good, unholy aura, unholy blight, creator must be evil. Market price 176,000 gp; 88,000 gp + 7,040 XP.
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