Enc.: -	IS:	Aura:	XP: 1,500	GP: 15,000 (3,000 ch'ien)
Treasure	-	-	-	OA

This item appears to be a common wooden mallet.

Devised by a particularly warped
imagination, the mallet bestows a bonus of + 2 on all to hit and saving throw rolls.
This bonus lasts for six turns.
However, it is necessary to strike the recipient forcibly with the mallet to bestow the bonus.
The blow, unfortunately, causes 2d6 points of damage.
Multiple blows do not have a cumulative effect, although the specified amount of damage is still done.
Note that this item can be used in combat, if the wielder does not mind giving his opponent the bonus.