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Runestaff of forced happiness

(Magic Item Compendium, page 180)

Price (Item Level): 18,000 gp (14th)
Body Slot: — (held)
Caster Level: 16th
Aura: Strong; (DC 23) enchantment
Activation: As spell used
Weight: 3 lb.

This smooth alabaster staff feels hollow, but doesn’t seem fragile or easily chipped.

A runestaff of forced happiness allows you to cast any of the following spells (each two times per day) by expending a prepared arcane spell or arcane spell slot of the same level or higher.

  • celebration (SC 44)
  • Otto’s irresistible dance
  • Tasha’s hideous laughter


Prerequisites: Craft Staff, celebration, Otto’s irresistible dance, Tasha’s hideous laughter.
Cost to Create: 9,000 gp, 720 XP, 18 days.