Imperial Experimental Weapons Journal 343

This document was recovered in a dungeon, having been uncovered after an unknown amount of time. It appears to be Sylvan, although the items inside have not generally been seen in use.

Crotalus
The spirit of Crotalus lives in this weapon, which is whiteforged from Velenium and Mithril to be impossibly strong, flexible, and light, making it an indestructible whip of terrifying power. It has a large gemstone set in the pommel, and a small diamond on the tip (allowing it to do lethal damage). A caster may draw upon the strength of the weapon in times of crisis, although the will of the gods may deny his request.

Because it contains an inhabited soul gem and is made of magical materials, it also forges a psychic connection with its owner that can be maintained even without contact (although the effect will start to diminish if out of the owner's control, completely fading after 2 weeks or outside of 500mi). The whip may also be used in a crude fashion as a prehensile limb if secured well, or as an extension of an existing limb. This can be an extremely effective grappling technique.