Draw and Quarter

Book of Vile Darkness 3.5

By Monte Cook

First, the executioner forcefully affixes a specially prepared cord to some vital internal organs of the client, usually the intestines; this procedure deals 3d4 points of damage. Once the cord is affixed, the executioner either draws the cord himself, or attaches the other end to a horse that subsequently gallops away. The cord draws taut, pulling the intestines from the torso of the condemned. On a successful Profession (executioner) check, the condemned dies instantly. On a botched attempt, the cord comes loose prior to disembowelment, but the condemned still takes 5d6 points of additional damage.

Execution Devices
Device	Execution DC	Escape DC	Botched Damage	Cost	Weight
Draw and quarter	18	25	5d6	3 sp	1 lb.