Staff of the necromancer

The staff of the necromancer was a unique enchanted staff that belonged to Hodkamset, a powerful wizard who served Set.

Description
The alabaster staff was made from the spine bones of a dragon.

Powers
The staff of the necromancer absorbed magic similar to a staff of the magi. The staff could detect magic, speak with the dead, and offered protection from good. The staff had 25 charges that could be used for additional powers. The staff could animate dead, cast darkness, 15' radius, dispel magic, and hold person by expending a single charge. Expending two charges allowed the wielder to command undead, enfeeble, feeblemind, and life level drain that automatically drained a portion of a target's memories and experiences.

History
The staff was stolen from Hodkamset by priests of Osiris, but later returned to him after it was retrieved by Set's assassins.