The Dagger of the Serpent appears as a kris with a 6-inch-long blade. The crossguards look like serpents, and the serpent eyes are rubies that glow with a piercing red light. This artifact's power is matched only by its extreme danger. In its basic form, which is revealed by an identify spell, the artifact appears to be a weapon with an enhancement bonus equal to 1/3 your character level. However, it does not strike the physical -- it strikes at the soul instead. Any creature struck with this weapon must make a Will save (DC 10 + ½ character level + Charisma modifier) or die. If the save is successful, the creature takes no damage. If you are not using Charisma in your game, replace this with Intelligence.