Rod of withering

A rod of withering was a powerful magical rod that weakened those struck by it.

Description
The rod bore a resemblance to an enchanted mace, and could be wielded as such.

Powers
When the rod struck an opponent, it did not inflict physical injuries, but instead sapped the target's strength and stamina if they lacked the fortitude to withstand the magic. Armor did not protect against this magic, and a powerful direct hit could leave the target permanently weakened. These effects were likened to the withering powers of certain powerful types of ghosts, such as doomspheres and ghost dragons.