XP 0 GP 1200 Any tests conducted on the spear will only reveal that it is a magical spear. It may even function normally in combat against a deadly enemy, but each time it is used in melee against a foe, there is a 1 in 20 cumulative chance that it will turn against it's wielder. Once it begins functioning that way, it can not be gotten rid of without a [[Remove Curse]] spell. The character always seems to find the spear in his or her hands despite all efforts or intentions. When the curse takes effect, the spear curl's around to strike its wielders back, negating and shield of DEX bonuses to AC and inflicting normal damage. The curse even functions when the spear is hurled, but if the wielder has hurled the spear, it is released, the damage done to the hurler is doubled, however. Once the spear has returned, the caracter is again compelled to use the spear.