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'''Scratch''' is a cantrip that induces an exasperating itch upon a creature's body, tormenting for a duration of two [[Combat Round|combat rounds]].  During this time, the creature must withdraw from combat and address the issue, during which time no forms of attack can be undertaken.
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{{Spelltable
 
{{Spelltable
 
| name = Scratch
 
| name = Scratch
 
| range = 10 ft.
 
| range = 10 ft.
| duration = 1 round
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| duration = 2 rounds
| area of effect = 1 creature; see below
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| area of effect = 1 creature; see text
 
| casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]]
 
| casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]]
 
| save = none
 
| save = none
| level = cantrip
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| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
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Produces an annoying itch on the body of a creature for a period of one [[Combat Round|round]]. The caster is able to determine the location of the itch, which will in turn have a number of effects.
 
 
If the weapon hand is affected, the creature will be –1 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] with its [[Weapons List|weapon]]. If the [[Shield (armour)|shield]] arm is affected, the creature will try to withdraw and [[Action Points#Free shield from arm|free the shield from its arm]].
 
 
If the torso is affected, the creature will retreat for one turn at a [[Movement (stride)|wary stride]], withdrawing from [[Melee|melee]] if necessary. If the head is affected, the creature will roar in anger, and those within one [[Combat Hex|hex]] of the recipient will be discouraged, requiring that they make a [[Morale#Bravery Checks|bravery check]] or abtain from [[Combat|combat]] for one round.
 
  
If the feet or legs are affected, the creature will neither move forward nor backward, but will hop in place angrily, while yet attacking normally.
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Naturally, the cantrip spoils any [[Spellcasting|spell]] that's being conjured, or cast, by a spellcaster, or any magic that must be concentrated upon.  Affected creatures will scratch themselves, roar in frustration and fury, shout at others to bring aid, all while staggering backwards at [[Movement (stride)|stride-1 movement]].  No actual damage is caused by the cantrip, however, no matter how unpleasant it feels.
  
If the crotch area is affected, the creature will [[Berserking (sage ability)|berserk]] for one round, attacking twice, receiving a +2 [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] with both attacks. The [[Cantrips|cantrip]] can be cast on an ally to obtain this effect, but upon the following round the affected being will flee all combat for three rounds.
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Once the cantrip's effect has subsided, for two rounds thereafter the affected creature will be disoriented and moody, and -1 in their [[Roll to Hit|combat attacks]]. There's a 50% chance that they'll be taunted to attack enemies unwisely on account of their experience.
  
Creatures without [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]], or without nerve endings, such as [[Slime Molds (list)|slime molds]], will not be affected by the cantrip.
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The spell can only affect creatures such as animals, beasts and humanoids, who possess higher nervous systems like those of human beings.  It has no effect on unnatural beings such as [[Treant|treants]], [[Shambling Mound|shambling mounds]], [[Slime Moulds (sage study)|oozes and jellies]], [[Elementals|elemental beings]], [[Undead|undead]] or other such creatures.
  
  
 
See [[Person-affecting Cantrips]]
 
See [[Person-affecting Cantrips]]
  
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Latest revision as of 02:26, 28 November 2023

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Scratch is a cantrip that induces an exasperating itch upon a creature's body, tormenting for a duration of two combat rounds. During this time, the creature must withdraw from combat and address the issue, during which time no forms of attack can be undertaken.

Scratch
Range 10 ft.
Duration 2 rounds
Area of Effect 1 creature; see text
Casting Time 2 action points
Saving Throw none
Level cantrip

Naturally, the cantrip spoils any spell that's being conjured, or cast, by a spellcaster, or any magic that must be concentrated upon. Affected creatures will scratch themselves, roar in frustration and fury, shout at others to bring aid, all while staggering backwards at stride-1 movement. No actual damage is caused by the cantrip, however, no matter how unpleasant it feels.

Once the cantrip's effect has subsided, for two rounds thereafter the affected creature will be disoriented and moody, and -1 in their combat attacks. There's a 50% chance that they'll be taunted to attack enemies unwisely on account of their experience.

The spell can only affect creatures such as animals, beasts and humanoids, who possess higher nervous systems like those of human beings. It has no effect on unnatural beings such as treants, shambling mounds, oozes and jellies, elemental beings, undead or other such creatures.


See Person-affecting Cantrips