Gripsoul

Gripsoulis a +*6 keen long-sword,*but instead of dealing additional damage on a critical hit, the weapon imprisons the victim in a gem set in the pommel of the sword as per a bindingspell heightened to 16th level (DC 30). The same is true of any blow that would otherwise kill a foe or knock him or her unconscious. Only one creature can be so held, but the wielder can release the bound soul at any time with a command word.

*Caster Level:*27th; *Prerequisites:*Craft Magic Arms and Armor, Craft Epic Magic Arms and Armor, *binding; Market Price:*1,856,500 gp; *Cost to Create:*934,500 gp + 28,440 XP.