“The Enchantress’ Lash: Crop Of The Mistress”

“The Crop of the Mistress: a seductive instrument of power that entices, dominates, and captivates with every touch.”

The Crop of the Mistress is a sleek black-leather riding crop crowned with a silver pommel shaped like bound hands, exuding subtle authority and dark allure. Crafted in the courts of Europe by a master artisan of metalwork and alchemy, it became a symbol of dominance and the binding of will. Stories tell of women who wielded it to sway nobles, enforce loyalty, and bend the reluctant to their desires, its presence said to carry an almost imperceptible magnetism that draws attention and obedience, echoing the influence of every hand that has held it.

Appearance

The Crop of the Mistress is a slender riding crop of black leather, worn supple and gleaming from frequent use. Its handle is capped with a silver pommel, intricately shaped as two bound hands, fingers delicately entwined in a permanent gesture of restraint. Though modest in size, the crop radiates an unmistakable aura of authority, its polished surface catching candlelight in a way that seems to command attention.

Origins

Historians suggest the crop was first crafted in one of the Royal courts of Europe, where elite circles of nobles and courtiers explored subtle rituals of dominance and submission. Forged by a master artisan versed in both metalwork and alchemy, the silver-bound hands were intended to symbolize the intertwining of power and will—a reflection of the era’s fascination with hierarchy, control, and persuasion.

Stories and Folklore

Whispers abound in both taverns and noble halls of the women who wielded the crop, shaping fates with a mere flick of its tip. One tale recounts a duchess whose presence, amplified by the crop, could sway the most reluctant courtiers. Another speaks of a secluded convent where the crop enforced obedience in secret rites, its mere presence suffusing the air with tension. Some chroniclers claim that the crop absorbs traces of its wielders, subtly carrying their influence to the next owner.

Mysterious Qualities

Though outwardly a simple implement, contemporaries describe uncanny effects: rooms fall silent when it is drawn, eyes seem irresistibly drawn to the holder, and whispered commands linger longer than reason allows. Skeptics dismiss these tales as imagination or superstition, yet many insist the crop possesses an intangible magnetism—a subtle force that bends attention and will, echoing the power of those who once held it.

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Crop of the Mistress

Wondrous Item, Rare (requires attunement by a spellcaster or a character with Charisma-based abilities)

Description & Lore

A slender riding crop of black leather, supple and worn from use, capped with a silver pommel shaped like two bound hands. Crafted in the courts of Europe by a master artisan who blended metalwork with subtle magic, it became a symbol of authority, charisma, and dominance. Legends tell of women who wielded it to sway rulers, enforce loyalty, and bend the stubborn to their will. Many claim the crop carries faint echoes of its previous wielders, subtly amplifying the influence of those who hold it.

Weapon Stats (Melee Use)

Weapon Type: Simple melee weapon
Damage: 1d4 slashing
Properties: Finesse, Light
Reach: 5 ft
Weight: 1 lb
Flinch Effect: When you hit a creature with a melee attack using the crop, you can choose to deal no extra damage but force the target to make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the target flinches, giving disadvantage on its next attack roll. This can be used once per turn.

A well-aimed strike delivers a sharp sting, leaving welts or bruises that can distract or intimidate even the most disciplined foes.

Magical Abilities

Aura of Command: While holding the Crop of the Mistress, you gain a +2 bonus to Charisma checks.
Domineering Presence (3/day): Cast Dominate Person without expending a spell slot (DC 16 Wisdom saving throw).
Swaying Influence: Allies within 10 feet have advantage on Persuasion checks while you hold the crop.
Subtle Magnetism: Once per long rest, as a reaction, impose disadvantage on an attack made against you by a creature within 30 feet.

Gameplay Uses

Combat: Minor damage, but flinch effect adds tactical control; Dominate Person provides crowd control.
Social/Intrigue: Ideal for manipulation, intimidation, and persuasion-heavy encounters.
Roleplay: Perfect for characters emphasizing dominance, charisma, or morally complex influence.

Crop of the Mistress

Price: 42,800 gp • Aura: Strong enchantment • CL: 9th
Slot: None (held) • Weight: 1 lb. • Caster Level: 9th
Activation: Standard action • Usage: Held

Description & Lore

The Crop of the Mistress is a slender, supple black-leather riding crop, its handle capped with a silver pommel shaped as two bound hands, fingers entwined in a permanent gesture of restraint. Forged in the courts of late medieval Europe by a master artisan skilled in both metalwork and subtle magic, it became a symbol of authority, charisma, and dominance. Tales tell of formidable women who wielded it to sway rulers, enforce loyalty, and bend the most stubborn courtiers to their will. Some say it retains echoes of its previous wielders, subtly amplifying the influence and presence of anyone who holds it.

Magical Properties

Charismatic Enhancement: Grants a +2 enhancement bonus to Charisma while wielded.
Dominate Person: The wielder can cast dominate person three times per day as a 9th-level caster (Will DC 16 negates).
Aura of Persuasion: Allies within 30 ft gain a +2 morale bonus on Diplomacy and Intimidate checks while the crop is held.
Subtle Command: Once per day, as a swift action, the wielder may impose a –2 penalty on a single attack roll made against them by a creature within 30 ft, representing the crop’s subtle magnetism.

Weapon Properties (Optional Melee Use)

Can be wielded as a light, one-handed weapon: 1d4 slashing, finesse, nonlethal.
Flinch Effect (Optional): On a successful melee strike, the target must succeed on a Fortitude save (DC 12) or flinch, taking a –2 penalty on their next attack.

Construction Requirements

Craft Wondrous Item, dominate person, eagle’s splendor; caster level 9th.

Potential Uses in Gameplay

Social Encounters: Ideal for courtly intrigue, negotiations, or persuasion-focused campaigns.
Combat Utility: Provides minor damage plus crowd control via dominate person; Flinch Effect disrupts foes.
Roleplay Opportunities: Perfect for characters emphasizing dominance, charisma, and morally complex influence.

Crop of the Mistress

This black-leather riding crop has a silver pommel, resembling two bound hands.

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Author: Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel

The wielder gains a +2 enhancement bonus to Charisma. In addition, the wielder may cast dominate person three times per day as if cast by a 9th level sorcerer.

Moderate enchantment; Caster Level: 9th; Craft Wondrous Item, dominate person, eagle’s splendor; Price: 42,800gp; Weight; 1 lb.