Staff of Crones

Staff of Crones is an uncommon variant of the Quarterstaves family of weapons as well as a Story Item.

Live worms wriggle beneath the crumbling surface of this half-rotten staff. Merely touching it fills you with a wave of unbearable nausea and a strange longing, as if it's calling out for its like.

Properties

One-handed damage

1d6 (1~6) + Strength modifier Bludgeoning

Two-handed damage

1d8 (1~8) + Strength modifier Bludgeoning

Details

 Quarterstaves

Rarity: Uncommon

Enchantment: None

 Versatile

 Dippable

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Weight: 1.8 kg / 3.6 lb

Price: 430 gp

Special

The holder of this item gains:

• Ray of Sickness: Once per Long Rest, you can cast File:Ray of Sickness Icon 2.png Ray of Sickness.

Where to find

• Looted from the ground in the treasure room of the Ancient Abode (the Hag's lair) beneath Auntie Ethel's Teahouse.

Notes and Trivia

The Staff of Crones is one of the items that can be given to Gale for his condition.