Drum of haunting

Drums of haunting were grim enchanted musical instruments, used exclusively by bards.

Description
Bodies of the drums of haunting were carved of bone, with leather, made out of flayed vampire skin, stretched over it.

Powers
A bard who wielded this drum was granted abilities to cast several spells: animate dead, that consumed 3 charges per use; cause fear – 1 charge per casting; and fear – 2 charges er use. Each drum of haunting held up to 50 charges.

History
Sheer morbidness of the drums of haunting prevented many of its owners from displaying these magic items. Most often, these items were wielded by famous bards on battlefields or when circumstances made it necessary.

In the, a drum of haunting could be found hidden in the secret rooms in the home of the Loremaster of Nimbre in Samarach, Chult.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Neverwinter Nights series (Neverwinter Nights 2 &bull; Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir)