This weapon appears unusually straight and stiff. Set into the base of its blade or head is a smoothly polished piece of aventurine that seems to glow with an energy all its own.

Whenever you score a critical hit with this weapon, a wave of green energy washes over the target, paralyzing it for 1 round (Will DC 17 negates). This effect activates even if the target is not normally subject to extra damage from critical hits.

Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, hold monster.
Cost to Create: 4,000 gp (plus 300 gp for base item), 320 XP, 8 days.