Shadowstaff (Magic Staff)

The shadowstaff is an artifact that draws its power from the Demiplane of Shadow. When used as a weapon, it acts as a staff of striking with an unlimited number of charges; thus, the possessor always gains the greatest possible damage bonus.
In addition, the shadowstaff is linked with the Demiplane of Shadow, constantly drawing power from that place, which it feeds to its possessor. Because of this shadow power, the possessor instantly becomes a shade upon grasping the staff. As a shade, the holder retains all normal powers and abilities.
The shadowstaff generates shadowy light in a 120-foot sphere around the user. This effect is drawn from the Demiplane of Shadow, and cannot be halted or dispelled by any mortal spell or device. Only divine light or darkness or the death of the shadowstaff's holder will stop this effect.
Minor benign powers: Shield (3/day); immune to sleep, charm, hold, and paralysis; possessor need not eat or drink for up to one week.
Major benign powers: Minor globe of invulnerability (once a day), regenerate 2 hp per turn.
Minor malevolent effect: -1 penalty to saving throws vs. spell.
Major malevolent effect: User becomes a shade upon first use of major power.
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