With this unbearably bright whip of flame, the Balrog Gothmog has become known for never having lost in combat.
The Whip of Gothmog (3d6) (+15, +16) (-2) is a sinister cursed artifact with lots of penalties, yet it's considerable tool of destruction.
It provides light (radius 1) forever.
It decreases your intelligence, dexterity and infravision by 2.
It does extra damage from fire.
It is very sharp and can cut your foes. It is very sharp and can make your foes bleed.
It strikes at demons with holy wrath. It is especially deadly against natural creatures.
It provides resistance to fire and light.
It allows you to sense the presence of spiders and demons.
It speeds your regenerative powers.
It drains life.
It aggravates nearby creatures.
It is heavily cursed.
It cannot be harmed by acid, cold, lightning and fire.
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