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trailing rope by succeeding at an opposed Strength check while holding it, the entangled creature can move only within the limits that the rope allows . Casting a spell while entangled requires a successful Concentration check (DC 1S) . The entangled creature can escape the ropes with an Escape Artist check (DC 20), which is a full-round action. The rope has S hit points and can be burst (see Chapter 8 of the Player's Handbook) with a Strength check (DC 25, also a full-round action) . A winch crossbow's entangling effect is useful only against creatures between Tiny and Large size, inclusive . The subdual damage can affect any creature. A winch crossbow requires two hands for effective use, regardless of the user's size. Loading a winch crossbow is a full-round action that provokes attacks of opportunity. A Medium-size or larger creature can shoot, but not load, a winch crossbow with one hand at a -4 penalty. A Medium-size or larger creature can shoot a winch crossbow with each hand at a -6 penalty, plus the usual -4 penalty for the off-hand attack (-6 primary hand/-10 off hand) . The Two-Weapon Fighting feat does not reduce these penalties because it represents skill with melee weapons, not ranged ones. The Ambidexterity feat lets you avoid the -4 off-hand penalty, bringing the penalties to -6 for both the primary hand and the off hand. Nagaika : The nagaika is a leather lash studded with glass . Unlike the whip, it deals normal damage and can damage armored foes. Although you keep it in your
hand, treat it as a projectile weapon with a maximum range of 15 feet and no range penalties. Because the nagaika can wrap around an enemy's leg or other limb, you can make trip attacks with it. You can drop it to avoid being tripped during your own trip attempt. You also gain a +2 bonus on your opposed attack rolls when using the nagaika to disarm an opponent (including the roll to keep from being disarmed if your attempt fails). Nagaika, Mighty : A character who takes Exotic Weapon Proficiency (nagaika) is also proficient with the mighty nagaika . This weapon is made of exceptionally strong leather, which allows the user to apply his or her Strength bonus on damage rolls (within the weapon's limit) .
NEW MAGIC ITEMS
"The Wolf represents overconfidence. He is inclined to let his prey have a head start, only to bound farther and faster than the prey. But the Wolf ignores the long run . Someday, Something will be faster than the Wolf and will not give him a head Start." -The Deck of Ages This section describes several new magic items of various types. Many of these items are especially useful to characters who spend most oftheir time outdoors and to those who deal with animals . Several of these devices are designed for use by animals. An animal can wear only one collar, saddle, bridle, or other such item at a time.
