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'''Cantrips''' are minor magical incantations that produce beneficial, albeit generally non-threatening effects. Nonetheless, they are similar to [[Spellcasting|spells]]. Nearly all cantrips have a 10 ft. range and require less than a full round to cast. Only one may ever be cast per [[Combat Round|round]], and never in the same round that a spell is either cast or discharged. Cantrips very rarely require concentration. | '''Cantrips''' are minor magical incantations that produce beneficial, albeit generally non-threatening effects. Nonetheless, they are similar to [[Spellcasting|spells]]. Nearly all cantrips have a 10 ft. range and require less than a full round to cast. Only one may ever be cast per [[Combat Round|round]], and never in the same round that a spell is either cast or discharged. Cantrips very rarely require concentration. | ||
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| − | The understanding of this magic is often the initial foray of a [[Character Class#Training|student of magic]] in casting; most, even if they haven't graduated to an [[Experience Level|experience level]], possess a few cantrips or more. As they progress through their [[Mage Apprentice (profession)|apprenticeship]], one typically gains a cantrip every 5 to 8 months, and some even faster. | + | The understanding of this magic is often the initial foray of a [[Character Class#Class Training|student of magic]] in casting; most, even if they haven't graduated to an [[Experience Level|experience level]], possess a few cantrips or more. As they progress through their [[Mage Apprentice (profession)|apprenticeship]], one typically gains a cantrip every 5 to 8 months, and some even faster. |
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| − | All of these are available to [[Illusionist (class)|illusionists]] | + | All of these are available to [[Illusionist (class)|illusionists]]. Six types may be used by [[Mage (class)|mages]], the exception being illusionary cantrips. |
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[[Illusionary Cantrip Tables]]<br> | [[Illusionary Cantrip Tables]]<br> | ||
[[Magical Cantrip Tables]] | [[Magical Cantrip Tables]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:45, 19 February 2024
Cantrips are minor magical incantations that produce beneficial, albeit generally non-threatening effects. Nonetheless, they are similar to spells. Nearly all cantrips have a 10 ft. range and require less than a full round to cast. Only one may ever be cast per round, and never in the same round that a spell is either cast or discharged. Cantrips very rarely require concentration.
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The understanding of this magic is often the initial foray of a student of magic in casting; most, even if they haven't graduated to an experience level, possess a few cantrips or more. As they progress through their apprenticeship, one typically gains a cantrip every 5 to 8 months, and some even faster.
Types
Cantrips are divided into seven types:
All of these are available to illusionists. Six types may be used by mages, the exception being illusionary cantrips.
