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Drums of panic

(Dungeon Master's Guide v.3.5, page 255)

Price (Item Level): 30,000 gp (16th)
Body Slot:
Caster Level: 7th
Aura: Moderate; (DC 18) necromancy
Activation: Standard (manipulation)
Weight: 10 lb.

These drums are kettle drums (hemispheres about 1½ feet in diameter on stands). They come in pairs and are unremarkable in appearance.

If both of the pair are sounded, all creatures within 120 feet (with the exception of those within a 20-foot-radius safe zone around the drums) are affected as by a fear spell (Will DC 16 partial). Drums of panic can be used once per day.

Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, fear.
Cost to Create: 15,000 gp, 1200 XP, 30 days.