This rod resembles a giant spider leg, complete with segmentations and coarse black hairs.

Rods of the recluse are usually found in the possession of Lolth’s high priestesses. When you wield this rod, it functions as a +2 light mace if you are chaotic evil, neutral evil, or chaotic neutral.

Relic Power: If you have established the proper divine connection, you can activate the rod to deliver poison (Fort DC 20, 2d6 Str/2d6 Str) with the next melee attack you make with it. If you score a critical hit, the Strength damage from that blow (both initial and secondary) becomes Strength drain instead. This ability functions five times per day.
To use the relic power, you must worship Lolth and either sacrifice a 6th-level divine spell slot or have the True Believer feat and at least 11 HD.

Lore: These weapons were originally crafted by Lolth from the legs of driders who attempted to regain her favor (Knowledge [religion] DC 20).

Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, Craft Rod, Sanctify Relic, poison.
Cost to Create: 4,500 gp (plus 305 gp for base item), 360 XP, 9 days.