Grimwald's Dagger (Magic Dagger)

First popularized by High Lady Alustriel of Silverymoon, these amusing and effective daggers emit a continuous snarling noise, like a small and angry dog when drawn and held. The snarls become barks whenever the blade actually strikes a living target. Opponents touched but not wounded by the blade of a Grimwald's dagger must save vs. spell or shudder helplessly with laughter on the following round (-2 on saving throws, Strength checks, Armor Class, and attack rolls). This effect lasts for one round but may recur each time contact is made with the blade. Once per day, the wielder of this type of dagger can cause it to savage an opponent. This causes the blade to emit a shrill, ululating screaming noise (audible up to half a mile away in good conditions) and grants the wielder two rounds of hastened attacking (double attacks, -2 initiative bonus, and no aging). During this time, the dagger gains an additional +1 attack and damage bonus its base damage is doubled.
This sort of dagger is named for its inventor, the wizard Grimwald, who delighted in teasing his cats.
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Category:Magic Items
Category:Magic Daggers
Category:Magic Weapons