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'''Break''' causes fabricated objects of any natural material to crack or fracture, as if from a strain; however, the [[Cantrip|cantrip]] does not have the ability to cause the shattering or disintegration of things. The effect will cause whatever contained contents in the object to leak out, as the object falls apart — as well, the article that's broken is made useless for its purpose.
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'''Break''' is a cantrip that induces fractures or cracks in artificially created objects made of any natural material, simulating strain. However, the incantation  lacks the power to shatter or disintegrate items entirely. The result of this effect is the potential leakage of the object's contents ... rendering the broken article useless for its intended function.
  
 
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When cast on a lighted object containing flammable liquid, such as a [[Lantern|lantern]] or [[Oil Flask|flask of oil]], the contents will spread across a single [[Combat Hex|hex area]], igniting into flames.  Anyone caught within this hex will sustain 1-4 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].
  
If cast upon a lighted object containing flammable liquid, such as a [[Lantern|lantern]] or [[Oil Flask|flask of oil]], the contents will spread over an area of one [[Combat Hex|hex]], catching [[Natural Fire|fire]].  Anyone caught in the hex will suffer 1-4 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].
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When the break occurs, it makes a distinct but somewhat muted sound.  This may go unheard by others who are more than 20 feet away; if there's a possibility of this, the potential listener needs to make a [[Ability Checks|wisdom check]], else the sound will go unnoticed.
  
The break will make a '''sound''', but the audibility will be only 50% of normal.  There's a chance the sound will go undetected by listeners beyond 20 ft., if they fail a [[Ability Checks|wisdom check]] — the check is adjusted by a penalty of -4.
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The cantrip cannot affect an object in motion.
  
The cantrip cannot affect an object in motion.
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== Uses ==
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By creating a controlled break, the cantrip could be used to sabotage various machines or even set a building aflame, if a lamp is broken as described.  Leaks or cracks could weaken structures containing immense amounts of liquid, such as vats used for brewing or distilling.  The effectiveness of the cantrip relies on creativity and the environment, so it could have numerous inventive uses beyond these examples.
  
  
 
See [[Reversed Cantrips]]
 
See [[Reversed Cantrips]]
  
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Latest revision as of 23:21, 1 December 2023

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Break is a cantrip that induces fractures or cracks in artificially created objects made of any natural material, simulating strain. However, the incantation lacks the power to shatter or disintegrate items entirely. The result of this effect is the potential leakage of the object's contents ... rendering the broken article useless for its intended function.

Break
Range 10 ft.
Duration permanent
Area of Effect 1 object
Casting Time 2 action points
Saving Throw none
Level cantrip

Contents

When cast on a lighted object containing flammable liquid, such as a lantern or flask of oil, the contents will spread across a single hex area, igniting into flames. Anyone caught within this hex will sustain 1-4 damage.

When the break occurs, it makes a distinct but somewhat muted sound. This may go unheard by others who are more than 20 feet away; if there's a possibility of this, the potential listener needs to make a wisdom check, else the sound will go unnoticed.

The cantrip cannot affect an object in motion.

Uses

By creating a controlled break, the cantrip could be used to sabotage various machines or even set a building aflame, if a lamp is broken as described. Leaks or cracks could weaken structures containing immense amounts of liquid, such as vats used for brewing or distilling. The effectiveness of the cantrip relies on creativity and the environment, so it could have numerous inventive uses beyond these examples.


See Reversed Cantrips