[Missile Weapon] of Slaying~~
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Slaying: This is a +3 weapon, marked
or made in some distinctive way.
Its appearance makes it easy to pick out
from a group of similar weapons.
Its markings also serve to identity the
type of creature affected by the missile.
If the weapon is used against the type
of creature identified by the markings, it slays the creature instantly
on a successful hit.
Once successfully used, the missile loses
all magical properties.
Below is a list of some of the creatures
that might be affected by the slaying power.
| 1. Bajang | 13. Ninja |
| 2. Bushi | 14. Ogre magi |
| 3. Dragons | 15. Ogres |
| 4. Elementals | 16. Oni |
| 5. Giants | 17. P'oh |
| 6. Hengeyokai | 18. Samurai |
| 7. Hu hsien | 19. Shukenja |
| 8. Humans | 20. Sohei |
| 9. Kalau | 21. Spiders |
| 10. Korobokuru | 22. Spirit folk |
| 11. Kuei | 23. Wu Jen |
| 12. Nats | 24. Yakuza |
Obviously, many other creatures could be
included on this list.
The DM should create, modify, or limit
weapons of slaying as best fits his campaign.
<numbers were added for
quick reference>
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Arrow of Slaying is a +3 arrow with some unusual characteristics
- a
shaft of some special material, feathers of some rare creature, a head
of
strange design, a rune carved on the nock, etc. -- which will distinguish
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as fell against some creature type.
If the arrow is employed against the
kind of creature it has been enchanted to slay, the missile will kill
it
instantly if it hits the TARGET creature. The following list comprises
only a
portion of the possible kinds of these arrows:
| 1) arachnids | 9) elementals | 17) monks |
| 2) avians | 10) fighters | 18) paladins |
| 3) bards | 11) giants | 19) rangers |
| 4) clerics | 12) golems | 20) reptiles |
| 5) demons | 13) illusionists | 21) sea monsters <type> |
| 6) devils | 14) ki-rin | 22) thieves |
| 7) dragons | 15) magic-users | 23) titans |
| 8) druids | 16) mammals | 24) undead |
Develop your own types and modify and/or limit the foregoing as fits your campaign.
<one could extend the list with 3e descriptors, etc.>
Question: Are creatures entitled to a save vs. Death Magic when hit by an Arrow of Slaying?
Answer: No.— J. Ward,
W. Niebling
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