Shrieking Key

A skull-topped metal shrieking key appears to be a Skeleton Key , useful in place of Thieves' Tools when attempting to Pick a Lock. A shrieking key has no activation, however. When you use it to Pick a Lock, the key emits a loud shriek audible for 500 feet despite ambient noise. Physical barriers still block or muffle the shriek as normal. You also take a –2 circumstance penalty to the Thievery check rather than enjoying a bonus. After you attempt such a check with the key the first time, it fuses to you, returning to your possession if discarded. To use another device to Pick a Lock, you must first succeed at a DC 20 will save.