Footfall (cantrip)

Footfall is a cantrip that replicates the sound of footsteps, either retreating, approaching, moving in a circle and so on as the caster wishes. Listeners can distinctly perceive the footsteps, as the dweomer provides a convincing simulation.

Footfall

Range	30 ft.
Duration	1 round
Area of Effect	30 ft. circle, up to 2 creatures
Casting Time	2 action points
Saving Throw	negates
Level	cantrip

The effect causes the nearest two listeners to make a saving throw against magic. Each of these two who fail are compelled to investigate the sound. Once a listener reaches the approximate location of the sound, it's truth is made evident and the cantrip's effect is broken.

The cantrip allows a clever caster with numerous opportunities to employ the cantrip as a form of distraction against searchers or as a means to encourage ambushers to show themselves. Producing the sound repeatedly over a series of nights could serve as a means to undermine the resolve of a guard or property owner. The cantrip could also be used to enhance theatrical performances.

See Haunting Sound Cantrips