Animated Tools

Two different sets of animated tools exist: the “mechanoset” is designed for mechanical devices, while the “electroset” is intended for electrical devices. When used like ordinary tools, animated toolsoperate as a deluxe tool kit of the appropriate type (+2 equipment bonus on Repair checks), although they have the same size and weight as a basic kit.

On command, the tool animate and begin repairing a single damaged item of the appropriate type. The animated toolsmust be placed within 5 feet of the item to be repaired, and the user must remain within 30 feet for the duration of the repairs. When used in this manner, the animated toolsact as though they have 10 ranks in the Repair skill (Repair +10). The animated toolshave a hardness of 10 and 10 hit points (total). They cannot be commanded to attack.

*Type:*Wondrous Item (magic); *Caster Level:*9th; *Purchase DC:*34; *Weight:*12 lb. (electronic) or 22 lb.(mechanical).

ARCANOBOTSAction Figure

ARCANOBOTS action figures are durable, articulated, collectible robots powered by magic (though to most of the world, this is just marketing hyperbole). When powered by magic batteries (as opposed to normal batteries), they respond to the verbal commands of their owners. They come equipped with pop-out jet wings and miniature “death ray” guns that deal light sonic/ concussion damage (unless powered by normal batteries, in which case they fire harmless beams of light).

An ARCANOBOT filled with magic batteries operates for 24 hours, at which point it becomes an inanimate, normal toy.

Magic batteries can be obtained from the manufacturer’s web site (purchase DC 36); most visitors to the web site (who don’t recognize the arcanobots’ true magical nature) assume that the high-cost “magic” batteries are a joke or publicity stunt. Only those with a true understanding of Shadow are likely to pay the price to unlock the Arcanobots actual potential. An ARCANOBOT action figure has the following statistics: