Rod of Sanctity

This rod is constructed of black iron inlaid with lapis lazuli.

Created by the ancient purifiers who learned at the feet of Kardol Erzai himself {HH 109}, the rod of sanctity is both a weapon and a shield against taint. It is unique to the organization not because they keep its construction secret⁠—​in fact, many purifiers would love to see the rod become more common⁠—​but because only a purifier of the Hallowed Doctrine can create one.

This rod is a powerful tool against taint. It functions as a +2 bane light mace against any creature with a taint score; against all other creatures it functions as a masterwork light mace. It grants a +2 resistance bonus to any saves made to resist gaining taint. If wielded by a purifier of the Hallowed Doctrine, it adds +4 to his effective purifier level and +2 to his effective Charisma modifier for purposes of smiting tainted creatures or turning tainted creatures.

Prerequisites: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, Craft Rod, must be capable of channeling positive energy specifically against taint.

Cost to Create: 18,250 gp plus 305 gp for masterwork light mace, 1,460 XP, 37 days.

Source: Heroes of Horror, page 133. Since this rod is also a weapon, the Craft Wondrous Item feat under the Prerequisites entry was replaced with Craft Magic Arms and Armor and Craft Rod, as it is for all other weapon-like rods elsewhere.