Drums of panic

Drums of panic were a variety of magical kettle drums that induced a state of fear in nearby creatures.
==Description==
Largely unremarkable in appearance, these drums always came in pairs and had hemispheres of in diameter. Each of these drums weighed around .
==Availability==
* Some drums of panic were known to be found in the land of Zakhara, as ancient tales spoke of great cities ruled by marids that used walls against noise to protect against them and other auditory-based magical items.
==Powers==
These drums emitted a moderate aura of necromantic magic. Once per day, when both of the kettle drums within a drums of panic pair were played they would induce a state of panic in all creatures within , though those within a of the drums would be unaffected, this area acting as a "safe zone". When played in the hands of a proper bard, however, the radius of this inner "safe zone" could be reduced to any radius they desired. Additionally, when played underwater the effective range of drums of panic doubled to .
Those who succumbed to the magic would attempt to flee as fast as possible in the opposite direction of the drums. Creatures within an animal-level of intelligence were more susceptible to the effect. Additionally, it was much harder for creatures to resist the effects of drums of panic played in the hands of a bard, with its power to effect the mind scaling with a bard's skills.
==Creation==
Turning a pair of kettle drums into drums of panic required a spellcaster with skills in crafting wondrous items and the spell fear.
==Notable Owners==
* Everett Taber, a musician in Ravens Bluff.
==Appendix==
===See Also===
* Drums of thunder, magical drums from Kara-Tur that could produce a similar effect.
===Appearances===
===References===
Category:Drums
Category:Instruments
Category:Percussion instruments
Category:Magic items
Category:Items from Faerûn
Category:Items from the Hordelands
Category:Items from Kara-Tur
Category:Items from Zakhara
Category:Items from Toril
Category:30000-39999 gold pieces