Rattlewhip (Rat-all-whip)

Construction

The Rattlewhip is created with the rattles of rattlesnakes often found within the Sarassani Desert at the base of the whip, causing it to rattle softly whenever it is being carried. The whip itself is made of durable snake-skin wrapped around a thick leather cord, ending in a snakes head with an open mouth, two fangs dripping venom and ready to strike. Its use is slightly different from that of a normal whip, but they are still more than capable of holding down an enemy at range with this religious weapon.

Mechanics & Inner Workings

World of Abaz'shala (Al'Akyrian Realms)

Rattlewhip

Weapon

Uncommon

Finesse. When making an attack with a finesse weapon, you use your choice of your Strength or Dexterity modifier for the attack and damage rolls. You must use the same modifier for both rolls.
Reach. This weapon adds 5 feet to your reach when you attack with it. This property also determines your reach for opportunity attacks with a reach weapon.
Entanglement. One per turn, after making a successful attack with this weapon, the user may attempt a bonus action grapple against the target, using the whip. So long as the creature is grappled in this way, the user may not target another creature with the whip.
Rattler's Bite. When targeting a creature who is grappled by this item, the user can make a Rattler's Bite attack against the creature. This attack has advantage against the target and deals 1d6 Piercing damage and 2d6 Poison damage instead of the normal values.

The Rattlewhip is a thick leather cord wrapped in snakeskin. The rattles built into the base generate a low thrum whenever the user moves with it. The head of the weapon is a snake's head with an open mouth, fangs dripping poison.

Type	Damage	Damage	Range
Martial Melee	1d4 Piercing / 1d6 Poison	None

Weight: 3lb

Significance

The Rattlewhip is largely carried by the Cult of Se'tahim as it is seen as a religious icon for them. Usually carried by their priests as a symbolic representation of their closeness to their goddess. The whip generates a low rattle with every movement, denoting the present of a priest of the Cult of Se'tahim and that all who are loyal should make way for their important business.

Item type

Weapon, Melee

Rarity

Uncommon

Weight

3 lbs