Runestaff of Night

Black onyx end caps adorn this ebony staff, which is carved with runes of darkness, night, and stars, as well as a rune that resembles an umber hulk.

A runestaff of night allows you to cast any of the following spells (each three times per day) by expending a prepared arcane spell or arcane spell slot of the same level or higher.

• darkness (can counter or dispel any light spell, regardless of level)
• darkvision
• low-light vision

This runestaff also allows you to cast the following spell once per day by expending a prepared arcane spell or arcane spell slot of the same level or higher.

• summon monster VI (summons one fiendish umber hulk only)

Prerequisites: Craft Staff, darkness, darkvision, low-light vision, summon monster VI.

Cost to Create: 7,000 gp, 560 XP, 14 days.

Source: Magic Item Compendium, page 181.