Battle Rattles consist of a hollow piece of wood containing a reed attached to a handle with a gear that raps against the reed when spun.
Playing the battle rattle helps inspire the crew, conferring upon all allies within 30 feet a +1 morale bonus on any one skill check or attack roll made within the next round. It is effective only once per combat.
A character using bardic music and a battle rattle in conjunction with the Inspire Courage ability increases the morale bonus granted by +1.
Prerequisite: Craft Wondrous Item, heroism
Aura: Faint Enchantment
Caster Level: 5th
Market Price: 3,000gp
Cost to Create:
Base Cost: 1,500gp
XP Cost: 750
AC: 7
Hit Points: 5
Hardness: 5
Break DC: 16
Weight: 1 lb.
Based on an entry in Dragon Magazine #331 May 2005 by Troy E. Taylor