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* '''Ray of Sickness:''' The wearer gains the ability to cast {{Icon|Ray of Sickness Icon.png}} [[Ray of Sickness]].
* '''Ray of Sickness:''' The wearer gains the ability to cast {{Icon|Ray of Sickness Icon.png}} [[Ray of Sickness]] once per Short Rest.
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Looted from the ground in the treasure room of the [[Overgrown Tunnel#Ancient Abode|Ancient Abode]] (the Hag's lair) beneath [[Riverside Teahouse|Auntie Ethel's Teahouse]].
Looted from the ground in the treasure room of the [[Overgrown Tunnel#Ancient Abode|Ancient Abode]] (the Hag's lair) beneath [[Riverside Teahouse|Auntie Ethel's Teahouse]].
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== Notes and Trivia ==
== Notes and Trivia ==


* It grants unlimited uses of Ray of Sickness as an {{action}}, no [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] or [[Resting]] needed.
* {{SmallIcon|Poisoners Robe Icon.png}} [[Poisoner's Robe]] adds {{DamageText|1d4|Poison}} to incoming damage.
* However, each use of Ray of Sickness granted by this staff deals {{DamageText|2d4|Poison}} damage to the caster.
* {{SmallIcon|Poisoners Robe Icon.png}} [[Poisoner's Robe]] adds {{DamageText|1d4|Poison}} to both outgoing and incoming damage.
* {{SmallIcon|Ring of Poison Resistance Icon.png}} [[Ring of Poison Resistance]] or {{SmallIcon|Elixir of Poison Resistance Icon.png}} [[Elixir of Poison Resistance]] can halve the damage to the caster.
* The '''Staff of Crones''' is one of the items that can be given to [[Gale]] for his [[The Wizard of Waterdeep|condition]].
 
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Staff of Crones is an uncommon variant of the Quarterstaves family of weapons as well as a Story Item.
Description Icon.png
Live worms wriggle beneath the crumbling surface of this half-rotten staff. Merely touching it fills you with a wave of unbearable nausea and a strange longing, as if it's calling out for its like.

Properties

One-handed damage
D6 Bludgeoning.png 1d6 (1~6) + Strength modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning damage
Two-handed damage
D8 Bludgeoning.png 1d8 (1~8) + Strength modifier Damage TypesBludgeoning damage
Details
Quarterstaves Quarterstaves
Rarity: Uncommon
Enchantment: None
 Versatile
Dippable Dippable
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
 Weight: 1.8 kg / 3.6 lb
Price: 430 gp

Special

The holder of this item gains:

  • Ray of Sickness: The wearer gains the ability to cast Ray of Sickness Icon.png Ray of Sickness once per Short Rest.

Weapon actions

Proficiency Icon.png If you have proficiency, equip in main hand to gain:

Topple Topple ()
Swipe at a creature to knock it Prone.

Where to find

Looted from the ground in the treasure room of the Ancient Abode (the Hag's lair) beneath Auntie Ethel's Teahouse.

Notes and Trivia

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