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'''Rattle''' is a cantrip that conjures a sequence of sharp knocking sounds, mirroring the irregular strikes and shakes of items, reminiscent of a chain unwinding or dice rattling in a cup.  Frequently associated with the description of animated [[Skeleton|skeletons]]' bones as "rattling," this distinct sound often comes to mind when experiencing the dweomer's effects.
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{{Spelltable
 
{{Spelltable
 
| name = Rattle
 
| name = Rattle
 
| range = 30 ft.
 
| range = 30 ft.
| duration = 2 rounds; see below
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| duration = 1 [[Combat Round|round]]; see text
 
| area of effect = 10 ft. circle, or up to 1 object
 
| area of effect = 10 ft. circle, or up to 1 object
 
| casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]]
 
| casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]]
 
| save = negates
 
| save = negates
| level = cantrip
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| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
}}
 
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Produces the sound of chains rattling, or of dice in a cup.
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For the one creature designated by the caster, whose [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]] must be 5 or greater, the cantrip induces a chilling fear.  If a [[Saving Throws|saving throw vs. magic]] fails, the afflicted recipient begins to shake in terror, so that for one complete round, the creature is transformed into a [[Helpless Defenders|helpless defender]] by the dweomer.  Attacks made that round need not [[Roll to Hit|roll to hit]], as [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] is automatic.
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Once the duration is over, the creature must spend one round recuperating and doing no more than defending itself; thereafter, it can enter combat only after a successful [[Morale|morale]] check is achieved.
  
The sound will serve as a distraction up to a 10 ft. distance, so that up to one chosen individual will need to make a save, or else suffer a one round 2 point penalty to their [[Armour Class|armour class]].
 
  
The cantrip will also cause a wheel to rattle as it rolls around an axle. The cantrip has a 50% chance of causing a driver to stop and investigate for a period of 30 rounds. The rattle can be cured with 8 ounces of oil (drivers will use too little the first time, 75% of the time).
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See also,<br>
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[[Fear (spell)]]<br>
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[[Haunting Sound Cantrips]]<br>
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[[Scare (spell)]]
  
See [[Haunting Sound Cantrips]]
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[[Category: Cantrips]][[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 04:36, 27 November 2023

Rattle (cantrip) b.jpg

Rattle is a cantrip that conjures a sequence of sharp knocking sounds, mirroring the irregular strikes and shakes of items, reminiscent of a chain unwinding or dice rattling in a cup. Frequently associated with the description of animated skeletons' bones as "rattling," this distinct sound often comes to mind when experiencing the dweomer's effects.

Rattle
Range 30 ft.
Duration 1 round; see text
Area of Effect 10 ft. circle, or up to 1 object
Casting Time 2 action points
Saving Throw negates
Level cantrip

For the one creature designated by the caster, whose intelligence must be 5 or greater, the cantrip induces a chilling fear. If a saving throw vs. magic fails, the afflicted recipient begins to shake in terror, so that for one complete round, the creature is transformed into a helpless defender by the dweomer. Attacks made that round need not roll to hit, as damage is automatic.

Once the duration is over, the creature must spend one round recuperating and doing no more than defending itself; thereafter, it can enter combat only after a successful morale check is achieved.


See also,
Fear (spell)
Haunting Sound Cantrips
Scare (spell)