Enc.: 35#	IS:	Aura:	XP: 1,000	GP: 8,000 (1,600 ch'ien)
Treasure	-	-	-	OA

The biwa is a stringed instrument similar to a lute.

This biwa, like all magical
instruments, is of exceptionally fine and tasteful construction.
When played by a person proficient in its use, the clear and dulcet tones of the instrument produce an air of dignified calm.
This has the effect of a pacify spell to all listening within a 3" radius.
The effect lasts only so long as the instrument is played.
Furthermore, the musician must roll against his proficiency each round of playing.
If the die roll is a 1, his music is exceptionally poor and unharmonious, and the calming effect is immediately broken for the remainder of the encounter.
The instrument cannot be used effectively again so long as there are hostile creatures present who previously heard the musician's musical butchery.