There are only a dozen such devices known to exist-all of them are considered priceless and are in great demand (especially in Krynnspace). Gnomewreckers were created nearly three decades ago by a stoic human wizard who was frustrated at his gnomish neighbors' creations and machinations. The wizard, who has since died, was said to have created 12 of these prized magical items, each one with 60 charges. A gnomewrecker appears to be an ornately carved walking stick capped with a metallic head of a scowling gargoyle. By pointing the gargoyle's head at a gnomish device and speaking the command word "stop!" the stick causes the gnomish device to cease functioning. No lights blink, no dials twirl, no more bleeps issue from the machine's recesses. The device is rendered inoperable, and no amount of effort on the craftiest gnome's part can get it to work again-ever. Wizards are reported to be working fervently to duplicate the gnomewreckers, as the ones created 30 years ago are very difficult to recharge.
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