View source for SRD:Rod of Lordly Might

{{OGL Top}}
'''Lordly Might: '''This rod has functions that are spell-like, and it can also be used as a magic weapon of various sorts. It also has several more mundane uses. The ''rod of lordly might ''is metal, thicker than other rods, with a flanged ball at one end and six studlike buttons along its length. (Pushing any of the rod’s buttons is equivalent to drawing a weapon.) It weighs 10 pounds.

The following spell-like functions of the rod can each be used once per day.
*''[[SRD:Hold Person|Hold person]] ''upon touch, if the wielder so commands ([[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 14 negates). The wielder must choose to use this power and then succeed on a melee [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]] to activate the power. If the attack fails, the effect is lost.
*''[[SRD:Fear (Spell)|Fear]] ''upon all enemies viewing it, if the wielder so desires (10-foot maximum range, [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 16 partial). Invoking this power is a [[SRD:Standard Actions|standard action]].
*Deal 2d4 [[SRD:Hit Points|hit points]] of damage to an opponent on a successful [[SRD:Touch Attack|touch attack]] ([[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] [[SRD:DC|DC]] 17 half ) and cure the wielder of a like amount of damage. The wielder must choose to use this power before attacking, as with ''[[SRD:Hold Person|hold person]].''

The following weapon functions of the rod have no limit on the number of times they can be employed.
*In its normal form, the rod can be used as a ''+2 [[SRD:Light Mace|light mace]].''
*When button 1 is pushed, the rod becomes a ''+1 [[SRD:Flaming|flaming]] [[SRD:Longsword|longsword]]. ''A blade springs from the ball, with the ball itself becoming the sword’s hilt. The weapon lengthens to an overall length of 4 feet.
*When button 2 is pushed, the rod becomes a ''+4 [[SRD:Battleaxe|battleaxe]]. ''A wide blade springs forth at the ball, and the whole lengthens to 4 feet.
*When button 3 is pushed, the rod becomes a ''+3 [[SRD:Shortspear|shortspear]] ''or ''+3 [[SRD:Longspear|longspear]]. ''The spear blade springs forth, and the handle can be lengthened up to 12 feet (wielder’s choice), for an overall length of from 6 feet to 15 feet. At its 15-foot length, the rod is suitable for use as a [[SRD:Lance|lance]].

The following other functions of the rod also have no limit on the number of times they can be employed.
* Climbing pole/ladder. When button 4 is pushed, a spike that can anchor in granite is extruded from the ball, while the other end sprouts three sharp hooks. The rod lengthens to anywhere between 5 and 50 feet in a single [[SRD:Round|round]], stopping when button 4 is pushed again. Horizontal bars three inches long fold out from the sides, 1 foot apart, in [[SRD:Staggered|staggered]] progression. The rod is firmly held by the spike and hooks and can bear up to 4,000 pounds. The wielder can retract the pole by pushing button 5.
* The ladder function can be used to force open doors. The wielder [[SRD:Plant Type|plants]] the rod’s base 30 feet or less from the portal to be forced and in line with it, then pushes button 4. The force exerted has a [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] modifier of +12.
* When button 6 is pushed, the rod indicates magnetic north and gives the wielder a knowledge of his approximate depth beneath the surface or height above it.

Strong enchantment, evocation, necromancy, and transmutation; CL 19th; [[SRD:Craft Rod|Craft Rod]], [[SRD:Craft Magic Arms and Armor|Craft Magic Arms and Armor]], ''[[SRD:Inflict Light Wounds|inflict light wounds]], [[SRD:Bull's Strength|bull’s strength]], [[SRD:Flame Blade|flame blade]], [[SRD:Hold Person|hold person]], [[SRD:Fear (Spell)|fear]]; ''Price 70,000 gp.

{{SRD Magic Item Footer}}