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The Galleon of Black Pete

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The Galleon of Black Pete “The Widow’s Grin” Colossal Vehicle (Galleon), Chaotic Evil Overview The Widow’s Grin is a massive, three-masted war galleon that sails without wind, crewed by the tireless dead. Its hull is blackened by salt, rot, and something far worse - streaks of old blood that never quite wash away. Lanterns burn with dim, guttering light, and its sails hang slack even as it cuts through the water at unnatural speed. The ship does not creak like a normal vessel - it groans , as though something inside its timbers is still alive. Ship Statistics (D&D 3.5 Style) Colossal Vehicle (Galleon) Size: Colossal Length: 120 ft. Beam: 35 ft. AC: 3 (–8 size, +1 Dex) Hardness: 8 (rotted but unnaturally reinforced timbers) hp: 450 Break DC: 42 Speed: 30 ft. (average maneuverability), unaffected by wind Profession (Sailor) DC: 10 (reduced to 5 with undead crew - see below) Crew Minimum Crew: 40 Typical Crew: 120 undead Maximum Capacity: 400+ ...

Gnawing Barbed Arrows

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Gnawing Barbed Arrows Aura: Moderate Transmutation and Conjuration Caster Level: 9th Slot: — (Ammunition) Price: 326 gp per arrow (see below) Weight: — Description These vicious +1 arrows are crafted with segmented, inward-hooking barbs resembling jagged mandibles. Upon striking a living target, the arrowhead embeds itself deeply and animates with a disturbing, predatory motion - twisting, flexing, and biting into flesh as if alive. A successful hit deals normal damage. In addition, the arrow lodges in the wound and continues to “gnaw” at the target for 1d4 rounds , dealing 1d6 points of damage per round at the start of the target’s turn. Removing a gnawing barbed arrow requires a full-round action and a DC 15 Heal check . Failure causes an additional 1d6 damage as the barbs tear deeper. Magical healing that restores at least 10 hit points in a single application automatically expels the arrow harmlessly. A creature can only be affected by one gnawing barbed arrow at ...