Lung-Crusher

Description: Developed for orcs by orcs, the lung- crusher is a thick bladder strapped across the wearer's chest. When the owner squeezes the sides of this device, it contracts across the diaphragm, forcing all the air out of the wearer's lungs in a swift, powerful motion. Operation: Activating this device requires the user to push in and up with her chest muscles while pressing down on a command stud; the combined action requires a DC 15 Use T echnological Device check. If activated in concert with a shout feat, the shout is particularly loud, deep and penetrating, lasting 1 extra round and extending to a range of 40 feet. The obvious drawback here is that the shout can't be used in concert with an attack on the same round (because activating the device is a standard action). After the lung-crusher contracts, it must slowly refill with air over a period of 1 minute. It cannot be used during this period. Fuel: The lung-crusher uses a vial of liquid phlogiston that provides enough power for 20 uses. Malfunction: The device activates unexpectedly, crushing the wearer's lungs when she isn't ready for it. In effect, the wind is knocked out of her. She must make a DC 14 Fortitude save or be stunned for 1 round. If she makes the save, she is dazed for 1 round. Hardness 1; 5 hp; Size Tiny; W eight 5 lb.; MR 1; TS 3; Craft DC 13; Price 120 gp. Mobile Hut