Cephalopod Staff

Price 22,800 gp; Slot none; CL 11th; Weight 4 lbs.; Aura moderate conjuration

DESCRIPTION

This dark mahogany staff is carved in the shape of a squid’s tentacle and smells strongly of seawater. When grasped, the staff animates, writhing momentarily until it regains its rigid, wooden form.

As a swift action, the wielder can transform the staff into a long, flexible weapon that functions as a masterwork whip. The staff reverts to its normal form at the beginning of the wielder’s next turn.

The staff allows the use of the following spells.

• Summon monster II (octopus or squid only; 1 charge)
• Black tentacles (3 charges)
• Summon monster VI (giant octopus only; 5 charges)

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Cost 11,400 gp; Feats Craft Staff; Spells black tentacles, summon monster VI