Looming Gavel

When carried, this weapon appears to be an ordinary judge's gavel carved out of wood. In this state, it is only about a foot long, weighing no more than a mere pound. On command, the looming gavel grows into an ironbound warhammer with a distinctive scale of judgment symbol emblazoned upon its side. Although it is no larger than an ordinary warhammer in this state, it appears much bigger to opponents, so that it appears to loom overhead when striking. Powers: The looming gavel is a +1 axiomatic shrinking** warhammer that allows it wielder to cast detect chaos three times per day. Once per day the wielder may "judge" a chaotic target, bringing the full wrath of the gavel upon its head. Using this ability is a free action that the wielder declares prior to making his attack roll. If the attack hits, the weapon deals an automatic critical hit and deals maximum damage (the highest numbers possible on all die rolls). If the attack misses, the judge attempt has no effect but is still exhausted for that day.