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Lens of Ray Extending: This magic lens functions as a lens
of ray chaining, except that it instead doubles the range of any
ray shot through it.
Strong universal; CL 15th; Craft Wondrous Item; Price 2,500
gp; Weight 1 lb.
Lens of Lens of Ray Widening: This magic lens functions as a
ray chaining
lens of ray chaining, except that it instead widens any ray shot
through it into a cone-shaped effect. The user no longer rolls
to hit a target with the ray. Instead, any creatures caught in
the cone-shaped area must make a DC 15 Reflex save to avoid

CHAPTER 3 THE EYE TYRANTS the effect of the ray entirely. Each target in the area that fails
to save is affected as if struck fully by the ray. This widening
magic dilutes the original strength of the ray; creatures affected
by the cone gain a +2 bonus on any saving throws made to
resist or negate the actual effect of the ray. When widened,
rays that normally affect objects (such as a disintegrate ray)
now affect only creatures, unless the ray deals some form of
energy damage, in which case objects automatically make their
saving throw against the damage caused by the attack.
Strong universal; CL 15th; Craft Wondrous Item; Price
32,000 gp; Weight 1 lb.
MouthpickWeapon: Although most beholders are content
with the vast power afforded by their eye rays and antimagic
cone, some revel in the act of melee combat and enjoy the sensa-
Illus. by W. England a mouthpick weapon is a valued treasure indeed.

tion of crushing bone and cutting flesh. For these beholders,
Mouthpick is a weapon quality that can be added to any
melee weapon. The weapon must be of a size the beholder
would normally use, or it takes a penalty for using an awk-
wardly sized weapon. Mouthpick weapons are of Large size.
Only creatures with a natural bite attack can wield a mouth-
pick weapon. A mouthpick weapon looks similar to a normal
weapon, but when a qualifying creature places the handle of
the weapon in its mouth, the handle writhes and transforms
Mouthpick into a shape that can be wielded easily in the creature’s jaws.
trident Mouthpick The creature’s natural bite attack is now replaced by the weapon
falchion attack; if the creature has a sufficiently high base attack, it

can even gain additional attacks with the mouthpick weapon.
creature’s eyelid. An eye ray shot from an eye wearing a lens of While wielded in a creature’s mouth, the weapon automatically
ray chaining is enhanced so that it jumps from the initial target grants the creature proficiency in its use.

to a second target within range of the user’s actual location. If Recently, mouthpick weapons have begun to gain favor
the ray misses its initial target, it does not jump to a new target. among other creatures that lack hands but have a natural bite
A spellcaster can use a lens of ray chaining as an additional focus attack. They are particularly useful to druids who wish to
component to chain a ray spell as long as he holds the lens in continue wielding their favorite weapon while in a wild shape
one hand. A lens of ray chaining shatters into ruin after it is used form.
nine times. Moderate transmutation; CL 9th; Craft Magic Arms and
Strong universal; CL 15th; Craft Wondrous Item; Price Armor, fabricate; Price +1 bonus.
11,000 gp; Weight 1 lb. Sphere Mirror: This large pane of glass measures 10 feet
Lens of Ray Doubling: This magic lens functions as a lens tall by 5 feet wide. The item’s name, which seems at odds with
of ray chaining, except that it instead splits any ray shot through its rectangular shape, actually refers to the spherical shape of
it into two rays. The user can direct the rays at the same target a beholder’s body.
(affecting it twice) or at two different targets, as long as the The glass surface of the mirror does not reflect light, and,

two targets are no more than 30 feet apart. viewed under normal circumstances, it seems like little more
Strong universal; CL 15th; Craft Wondrous Item; Price than an empty metal frame. The magic of the glass perfectly

16,000 gp; Weight 1 lb. reflects the image of any beholder that looks into it, up to a
46 range of 60 feet. The image is so perfect that it is very likely to