Brandobaris's Dagger

before the dagger arrived in the City of Brandobaris's

GREYHAWK. His task is to pass on information XP Value: 1,150 GP Value: 9,250
to a spy of the Cult of luz within the Thieves' Monster Mythology
Guild. The spy's name is Bey Wyvernthorn and The avatar wields a dagger +3 that can transform
he can be found in a secret cave located in the into a sling of seeking +2 if Brandobaris so
sewers near the Thieves' Quarter of the City. wishes.
Under no circumstances does the haunt reveal
exactly what his information is (the DM chooses Buckle Knife
whatever best suits the campaign). XP Value GP Value
One way to lay the haunt to rest is to find a +1: 100 1,000
suitable volunteer and allow the haunt to com- +2: 200 2,000
plete its task (a volunteer might be found among +3: 300 3,000
the party, or among the close friends of any dead +4: 400 4,000
victim). Of course, by doing so, the party also has +5: 500 5,000
the opportunity to flush out a spy of the Cult of DUNOEON MASTER Guide, 1 st Edition
luz who is currently inside the Thieves' Guild of This magical blade has a hilt that looks just like a
the City, If they attempt to go to the Thieves' large belt-buckle ornament or a complete small
Guild with the name of the spy, no one will buckle. The hilt can be grasped easily and the
believe them. Even if they approach the City weapon drawn from its belt sheath. The knife
Guard or Night Watch, they are not believed. blade is short but has a very sharp point—it
They are told that "all of luz's followers got inflicts damage as a knife.
flushed a-coupala moons ago."
Bladestar is a magical dagger of exceptional Roll Bonus
quality and craftsmanship. It is also an intelligent 01-03 +1
weapon of chaotic neutral alignment. The dagger 04-06 +2
is elegant, forged of a strange black metal. The 07-08 +3
handle of blades tar is also made of black metal 09 +4
and wound with a dark red, patterned cord, which 10 +5
reveals the black metal beneath. Embedded in its
pommel is a sapphire of deepest blue, encircled Buckler Knife
by an array of tiny diamonds. Its exquisite appear- XP Value GP Value
ance hides a dark purpose, and great powers. +1: 100 1,000
Biadestar is an intelligent dagger +2. It com- +2:200 2,000
municates by telepathy only, and only with its +3:300 3,000
wielder (Intelligence 15, Ego 11). It can detect +4:400 4,000
invisible creatures and objects in a 10-foot radius. The Land Beyond the Magic Mirror
It can also charm person on contact (three times This magical weapon has a hilt that exactly
per day), as well as bestow a strength spell on the resembles an ornament on a belt buckle. Its hilt
wielder (once per day). When used in a backstab can be grasped easily, and the weapon drawn
attack, on a roll of 19 or 20, the blade inflicts the from its sheath. The knife blade is short, but
maximum damage. Thus, if used by a 2nd-level sharply pointed and keenly edged, so it inflicts
thief for a backstab attack, a roll of 19 or 20 damage just as a larger knife. There are four
inflicts 10 points of damage—dagger damage (4), types:
times 2 for backstab attack (4x2 = 8), +2 for its
magic bonus (8+2 = 10). Roll Dweomer Type
Finally, bladestar is a dagger of slaying lawful l^t +1
creatures. This ability can only be used success- 5-7 +2
fully once per month. Any lawful creature struck 8-9 +3
by the weapon must make a saving throw vs. 10 +4
death magic or perish instantly.