Staff of Crones

Staff of Crones is an uncommon variant of the Quarterstaves family of weapons as well as a Story Item.

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

1d6 (1~6) + Strength modifier Bludgeoning damage

Two-handed damage

1d8 (1~8) + Strength modifier Bludgeoning damage

Details

Quarterstaves

Rarity: Uncommon

Enchantment: None

 Versatile

 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.

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

• It grants unlimited uses of Ray of Sickness as an Action, no Spell Slots or Resting needed.
• However, each use of Ray of Sickness granted by this staff deals 2d4Poison damage to the caster.
• Poisoner's Robe adds 1d4Poison to both outgoing and incoming damage.
• Ring of Poison Resistance or 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 condition.