Death Drum (Patreon)

Death Drum
Wondrous item, rare

This magic instrument is made with the talons, bones, and hide of a nemesis, a creature of ill fortune and demise. All who hear this drum are drawn closer to death.

As an action while holding the drum, you can play a dirge. Each creature within a 30-foot radius of you that can hear the drum (including yourself) is cursed until the start of your next turn. Whenever a cursed creature takes damage, it takes an extra 1d8 necrotic damage.

As the dull, thudding drum resounded, Garwin’s wounds ached. His heart beat a dirge of its own, slowing with each measure.