This magically enhanced wood instrument summons the crew to battle stations by making a repetitive clacking sound when the head is swiveled around the handle. Captain Roger's 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.
Once per day, Captain Roger's battle rattle can be used to protect all allies within 30 feet with a Protection From Arrows spell. Once activated, this effect lasts for 7 hours or until 70 points of damage have been prevented.
A character using bardic music and a Captain Roger's battle rattle in conjunction with the Inspire Courage ability increases the morale bonus granted by +1.
Prerequisite: Craft Wondrous Item, Protection From Arrows
Aura: Faint Abjuration
Caster Level: 3rd
Market Price: 14,100gp
Cost to Create:
Base Cost: 7,050gp
XP Cost: 3,525
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