The Vengeful Scribe's Penknife

The Vengeful Scribe's Penknife

Aura Strong divination and evocation; CL 12th

Slot None; Price 53,902 gp; Weight 0.5 lb.

Description

The vengeful scribe's penknife is a Small +1 dagger, typically used to sharpen a quill pen. Five times per day, once per round as a free action, the wielder can attempt to make a Knowledge check about his opponent, as if to learn a special power or vulnerability. If successful, for that round all attacks made with the penknife are as if it were a +5 keen greatsword (2d6+5, 17-20/x2). Successful attacks ignore damage reduction of any sort, as well as fortification. Threats are resolved with a +4 circumstance bonus to the roll, as if the wielder possesses the Critical Focus feat. A failed check is wasted, but each successful check gives a +2 insight bonus on the next Knowledge check for the same opponent.

Construction

Requirements Craft Magic Arms and Armor, Critical Focus, keen edge, legend lore, shatter, true strike; Cost 27,102 gp