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'''Cantrips''' are slightly powered incantations that succeed in bringing about useful but not often dangerous effects, as [[Spellcasting|spells]] do.  Typically, they are learned by [[Character Class#Training|students of magic]] as first efforts in casting magic.  Prior to progressing out of school, students of illusion and magic rarely possess more than three cantrips; most possess 1 or 2 and some none at all.  However, as these spellcasters progress through their apprenticeship, they will steadily acquire a new one every 5-8 months, perhaps even more quickly.  It is not unusual for an apprentice to possess one magical spell (poorly casted) and a dozen cantrips.
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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.
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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.  
  
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All cantrips have a 10 ft. range and require only a verbal component.  They require less than a full round to cast, but only one cantrip may be cast per round, and not in the same round as a spell is either cast or discharged.  As they are cast and discharged at the same time, they require little concentration.
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== Types ==
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Cantrips are divided into seven types: 
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* [[Haunting Sound Cantrips|Haunting Sound]]
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* [[Illusionary Cantrips|Illusionary]]
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* [[Legerdemain Cantrips|Legerdemain]]
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* [[Person-affecting Cantrips|Person-affecting]]
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* [[Personal Cantrips|Personal]]
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* [[Reversed Cantrips|Reversed]]
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* [[Useful Cantrips|Useful]]
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All of these are available to [[Illusionist (class)|illusionists]]; six may be used by [[Mage (class)|mages]], with the exception being illusionary cantrips.
  
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== Types ==
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Should more comprehensive information be sought about a particular cantrip, it can be found by following the provided links. An asterisk (*) serves as a sign that a full explanation of the spell's intricacies necessitates more space than currently available.
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Cantrips are divided into seven types, all of which are available to [[Illusionist (class)|illusionists]] and only six to [[Mage (class)|mages]].
 
  
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'''[[Haunting Sound Cantrips|Haunting Sound]]''' cantrips create a variety of illusionary sounds, which can serve as distractions or a signals to others.  '''[[Illusionary Cantrips|Illusionary]]''' cantrips are available to illusionists; they present quite ordinary false images which can mislead or draw in a viewer.  '''[[Legerdemain Cantrips|Legerdemain]]''' are bits of arcane magic that are the most practical of cantrips, enabling spellcasters to perform tricks and create items of value.  '''[[Person-affecting Cantrips|Person-affecting]]''' cantrips compel another to act foolishly or obsessively, which can disconcert or divert actions that might be undesired.  '''[[Personal Cantrips|Personal]]''' cantrips address the immediate needs of the caster, creating creatures that can pester enemies or enabling simple solutions.  '''[[Reversed Cantrips|Reversed]]''' cantrips are so named because they damage the environment, ruining or making a mess of the surroundings.  '''[[Useful Cantrips|Useful]]''' cantrips put reversed cantrips to right, enabling good housecleaning, mending and getting rid of pests, with a focus on adding comfort.
 
  
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A complete list of cantrips can be found below.
 
  
  

Revision as of 03:52, 3 November 2023

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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 may be used by mages, with the exception being illusionary cantrips.

Should more comprehensive information be sought about a particular cantrip, it can be found by following the provided links. An asterisk (*) serves as a sign that a full explanation of the spell's intricacies necessitates more space than currently available.



See Also,
Illusionary Cantrip Tables
Magical Cantrip Tables

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