Scourge

Scourges were an exotic variety of whips, multi-tailed and laced with barbs. They were often dipped in poison.

Varieties

 * Scourge of fangs: a type of scourge used exclusively by evil clerics. They had adamantine handles and five construct snakes in place of the normal cords.
 * Scourge of pain: a type of scourge typically known to be used by priestesses of Loviatar.

Notable Owners

 * Azer Taskmasters were known to wield scourges tipped with flames.
 * The goddess Beshaba was known to wield a scourge by the name of Ill Fortune.
 * The archduke Glasya and her cultists were typically known to wield this weapon in combat. Furthermore, it was considered to be her holy symbol.
 * Painbearers, a form of speciality priest devoted to the worship of Ilmater, were known to often be trained in the use of scourges.
 * The goddess Loviator was typically associated with the scourge, bearing the title of "Scourge Mistress" and having the weapon as her holy symbol.
 * The demon lord Malcanthet was known to wield an adamantine scourge.
 * Drow priestesses of Lolth were typically known to wield scourges in combat.