Staff of surprises

The staff of surprises was a magical staff that had several wondrous powers.
==Powers==
A command word was needed to activate any power of the staff. Each activated power could be deactivated by uttering the command word in reverse.
A staff of surprises could sprout a blade from either end. The entire staff could also be extended up to to serve as an extremely long pike or other long pole. Programmed sounds or small phrases could be stored within the staff and activated. Such messages could last for up to 7 seconds or carry a maximum of 15 spoken words. The staff could also activate a programmed man-sized illusion.
==History==
The staff of surprises originated in Myth Drannor.
==Appendix==
===References===
Category:Staves
Category:20000-29999 gold pieces
Category:Magic items
Category:Items from Myth Drannor
Category:Items from Cormanthor
Category:Items from Interior Faerûn
Category:Items from Faerûn
Category:Items from Toril
Category:Items