Scourge

Scourges were an exotic variety of whips, multi-tailed and laced with barbs. They were often dipped in poison. "Personally, I find the scourge to be of great value in temple worship. It is also a great motivator."

- Leeahn, Priestess of Loviatar, Mistress of Pain

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.
 * Scourge of Tiamat: a variant of the scourge of fangs that used vipers in place of standard snakes.

Individuals

 * The goddess Beshaba was known to wield a scourge by the name of Ill Fortune.
 * The archduke Glasya was known to wield a scourge. Furthermore, it was considered to be her holy symbol.
 * Loviatar 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.

Groups

 * Azer Taskmasters were known to wield scourges tipped with flames.
 * Balor were considered some of the most frequent users of scourges.
 * Cultists who worshiped Glasya were typically known to wield this weapon in combat.
 * Painbearers, a form of speciality priest devoted to the worship of Ilmater, were known to often be trained in the use of scourges.
 * Drow priestesses of Lolth were typically known to wield scourges in combat.