Mace of the Pumpkin King (Patreon)

Weapon (mace), uncommon

This magic mace is actually an enchanted pumpkin whose stem is used as a handle. Its orange exterior is carved into a frightening visage with a toothy maw and unforgiving eyes. Between dusk and dawn, the pumpkin is lit from within with a magical flame that sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet. While the flame is lit, targets hit by the mace take an extra 1d4 fire damage, and when you roll a 20 on an attack roll with the flaming weapon, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of you until the start of your next turn.

As the light of summer wanes and the dark half of the year begins, they emerge. Their wicked smiles appear overnight at every door, and with flickering eyes, they watch. They grin and grimace into the night like crude effigies to ancient powers long fallen, but not forgotten. And in silent chorus, they seem to say:

"Long live the Pumpkin King."