Lacquered Waist Drum

This hourglass-shaped drum has two heads, each of which produces a different sound when struck. When played together, the resonance of the two sounds is effective in repelling evil spirits. This drum can be played as an instrument, granting a +2 item bonus to Performance.

Activate—Memories of Life ◆◆ (concentrate, manipulate, vitality)

Frequency once per hour

Effect You play both heads of the drums, generating a pulse of energy that targets one creature within 30 feet that has the undead trait. This deals 5d8 vitality damage (DC 28 fortitude save) to that creature; if the undead also has the ghost trait, the ghost becomes Sickened 1 if it fails the save.

Activate—Memories of Joy ◆◆◆ (concentrate, manipulate, vitality)

Frequency once per hour

Effect You raucously play both heads of the drums, accompanied with shouting and dancing. This display generates a pulse of energy in a 30-foot emanation from you. All undead creatures within this area must attempt a DC 28 fortitude save.

Critical Success The creature takes no damage.

Success The creature takes 2d8 vitality damage. Failure The creature takes 5d8 vitality damage; if the creature has the ghost trait, it becomes Stupefied 1 for 1 minute.

Critical Failure The creature takes 10d8 vitality damage; if the creature has the ghost trait, it becomes Stupefied 2 for 1 minute.