Shortsword of Fear

This impeccably made shortsword is cast from an unusually light metal that reflects little light. It has no crossguard to speak of, and its hilt, wrapped in blackened leather that seems almost charred, ends in a pommel stylized with a humanoid face frozen in terror.

Especially grievous wounds inflicted by this weapon instill fear. A creature damaged by an especially critical attack from this weapon must steel its will or be frightened by this weapon's wielder.

The halfling monk Atticus Teafeather was holding this weapon at the time of his disappearance.