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 {{Spelltable
 | name = Dim
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 | casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]]
 | save = none
-| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
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 }}
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-Reduces an existing light source to half its [[Illumination|radiance]] for the cantrip's duration.  This effect works against typical sources such as candles, torches and lanterns, and additionally against forms of radiance such as [[Fire Beetle|fire beetle]] glands, the emittance from [[Adamantium (metal)|adamantite]] and the effect of magic such as [[Light (spell)|light]], [[Continual Light (spell)|continual light]], [[Dancing Lights (light)|dancing lights]], [[Bluelight (cantrip)|bluelight]] and so on.
+The dweomer likewise is able to affect spells such as [[Light (spell)|light]], [[Continual Light (spell)|continual light]], [[Dancing Lights (light)|dancing lights]] and [[Bluelight (cantrip)|bluelight]], among others.  The cantrip does not extinguish the affected light source; instead, it reduces its brightness by half, leaving some light still visible.
-Note, however, that this dimming affects only one light source, and and that it won't eliminate all light that's emitted, no matter how tiny the original source.
+The cantrip is particularly useful for [[Stealth (sage ability)|stealth]] and combat advantage. When cast to support stealthy movement, it grants a -2 modifier to the number of hexes a creature may approach before being detected. In combat, the reduced illumination makes it harder for attackers to land [[Missile Weapons|missile attacks]], imposing a -1 penalty to hit for ranged combat within the dimmed area. This penalty also applies to [[Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]], as visibility is impaired enough to make quick reactions more difficult.
-For [[Stealth (sage ability)|stealth]] purposes, the cantrip grants a -2 modifier to the number of hexes a stealthy creature may approach before being noticed.  '''Dim''' also modifies an [[Attacking in Combat|attacker's]] [[Missile Weapons|missile fire]] by -1 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] against those within the diminished light.  [[Attack of Opportunity|Attacks of opportunity]] are likewise affected.
+Beyond its tactical advantages, Dim is useful in a variety of situations, including avoiding detection, concealing the presence of magical radiance or creating an atmosphere of subtle menace or secrecy in social and roleplaying encounters. It allows the caster to manipulate light without drawing suspicion, making it an excellent tool for infiltrators, spies and those seeking to gain an advantage in the shadows.
 See [[Illusionary Cantrips]]
-[[Category: Cantrips]][[Category: Don't Review until 2022]]
+[[Category: Cantrips]][[Category: Reviewed]]

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	Note, however, that this dimming affects only one light source, and and that it won't eliminate all light that's emitted, no matter how tiny the original source.		Note, however, that this dimming affects only one light source, and and that it won't eliminate all light that's emitted, no matter how tiny the original source.

−	For [[Stealth (sage ability)\|stealth]] purposes, the cantrip grants a -2 modifier to the number of hexes a stealthy creature may approach before being noticed. '''Dim''' also modifies an [[Attacking in Combat\|attacker's]] [[Missile ~~Attacks~~\|missile fire]] by -1 [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]] against those within the diminished light. [[Attack of Opportunity\|Attacks of opportunity]] are likewise affected.	+	For [[Stealth (sage ability)\|stealth]] purposes, the cantrip grants a -2 modifier to the number of hexes a stealthy creature may approach before being noticed. '''Dim''' also modifies an [[Attacking in Combat\|attacker's]] [[Missile Weapons\|missile fire]] by -1 [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]] against those within the diminished light. [[Attack of Opportunity\|Attacks of opportunity]] are likewise affected.

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-Reduces an existing light source to half its [[Illumination|radiance]] for the cantrip's duration.  This effect works against typical sources such as candles, torches and lanterns, and additionally against forms of radiance such as [[Fire Beetle|fire beetle]] glands, the emittance from [[Adamantium|adamantite]] and the effect of magic such as [[Light (spell)|light]], [[Continual Light (spell)|continual light]], [[Dancing Lights (light)|dancing lights]], [[Bluelight (cantrip)|bluelight]] and so on.
+Reduces an existing light source to half its [[Illumination|radiance]] for the cantrip's duration.  This effect works against typical sources such as candles, torches and lanterns, and additionally against forms of radiance such as [[Fire Beetle|fire beetle]] glands, the emittance from [[Adamantium (metal)|adamantite]] and the effect of magic such as [[Light (spell)|light]], [[Continual Light (spell)|continual light]], [[Dancing Lights (light)|dancing lights]], [[Bluelight (cantrip)|bluelight]] and so on.
 Note, however, that this dimming affects only one light source, and and that it won't eliminate all light that's emitted, no matter how tiny the original source.

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-Reduces an existing light source to half its [[Illumination|radiance]] for the cantrip's duration.  This effect works against typical sources such as candles, torches and lanterns, and additionally against forms of radiance such as [[Fire Beetle|fire beetle]] glands, the emittance from [[Adamantite (mineral)|adamantite]] and the effect of magic such as [[Light (spell)|light]], [[Continual Light (spell)|continual light]], [[Dancing Lights (light)|dancing lights]], [[Bluelight (cantrip)|bluelight]] and so on.
+Reduces an existing light source to half its [[Illumination|radiance]] for the cantrip's duration.  This effect works against typical sources such as candles, torches and lanterns, and additionally against forms of radiance such as [[Fire Beetle|fire beetle]] glands, the emittance from [[Adamantium|adamantite]] and the effect of magic such as [[Light (spell)|light]], [[Continual Light (spell)|continual light]], [[Dancing Lights (light)|dancing lights]], [[Bluelight (cantrip)|bluelight]] and so on.
 Note, however, that this dimming affects only one light source, and and that it won't eliminate all light that's emitted, no matter how tiny the original source.

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-Reduces an existing light source to half its radiance for the duration of the cantrip.
+Reduces an existing light source to half its [[Illumination|radiance]] for the cantrip's duration.  This includes not only typical sources such as candles, torches and lanterns, but also forms of radiance such as [[Fire Beetle|fire beetle]] glands, the emittance from [[Adamantite|adamantite]] and the effect of magic such as [[Light (spell)|light]], [[Continual Light (spell)|continual light]], [[Dancing Lights (light)|dancing lights]], [[Bluelight (cantrip)|bluelight]] and so on.  Note, however, that this dimming can only affect one light source, and will not eliminate all light emitted, no matter how tiny the original source.
-If applied against the light spell, the radius of light will be lowered 10 ft. … though it must be noted that because of the range of the cantrip, the caster would have to be inside the lighted area to affect it.
+For [[Stealth (sage ability)|stealth]] purposes, this dimming will grant a -2 modifier to the number of hexes a creature can approach before being noticed.  Dimming lights will also modify an [[Attacking in Combat|attacker's]] [[Missile Attacks|missile fire]] by -1 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] those within the diminished light.  This affects [[Attack of Opportunity|attacks of opportunity]] also.
 See [[Illusionary Cantrips]]