CHESTBUSTER

CHESTBUSTER

  A recent invention by one of the members of the Thief guild, this
trap is a marvelous blend of magical and mechanical components.  Fused
into a tiny metallic container filled with shredded old armor is a miniature
spell of air pocket.  The round container itself is either set with
spell of invisibility when placed on small or large objects, or with
spell of flight when set on exits.  When tripped the container flies
forth towards its victim, guided by its magic to penetrate deep into
the flesh near lungs or stomach.  Then the spell of air pocket activates
not only hopefully exploding the victim's chest but also riddling the
poor sod and anyone in close vicinity with splendid fountain of blood, 
gore and the metal junk within the container.

The trap was a wild hit with the thieves everywhere and stories of
"surprise birthdays" and "smashing dinners" cut short by the gore
of the victim's chest exploding are a common talk in the guild.

See also: MECHANISMS