This vellum spell-book is bound in blood-red leather and bears a bronze clasp. Once per day its wielder can use it to summon a yeth hound. The wielder can also cast finger of death once per day, but each use in this manner permanently drains one hit point from the wielder. The book must be held to utilize its powers. The book is otherwise waterproof, fireproof, locked, and can contain up to forty-five spells of any level.
Caster Level: 13th
Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, finger of death, summon monster V Market Price: 21,300 gp; Weight: 3 lb.