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Blackstone Hammer

Psychometabolism

(unrated)

Level

Elements 6 [–], Psychic Warrior 6 [–]

Display

Visual

Mft. Time

Standard action

Target

Melee weapon touched

Range

Touch

Duration

1 round/level or until discharged

Save

None (object, harmless) or Fortitude negates; see text

PR

No (object, harmless) or yes; see text

Cost

11

Source

CPsi, 79

Published

April 2006

Other Printings

CPsi, RoS

You alter the nature of one weapon and imbue it with the ability to petrify those it strikes. Although the base damage of the weapon is unaltered, the weapon deals bludgeoning damage for the duration of the power.

If a creature struck by a weapon affected by blackstone hammer fails its saving throw, it (along with all its carried gear) is turned into a mindless, inert statue of dark stone. Striking a creature with the weapon discharges the power. If a statue resulting from this power is broken or damaged, the subject (if ever returned to flesh) has similar damage or deformities. The creature is not dead, but neither does it seem to be alive when viewed with spells such as deathwatch.

Only creatures made of flesh are affected by this power.

Augment

For every 4 additional power points you spend, you can invest the weapon with an additional charge. Each additional charge allows the weapon to be used one more time before the blackstone hammer effect is discharged.