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'''Drip''' produces a sound like water falling onto a hard surface or a liquid, as desired by the caster. The effect can be maintained for as long as the caster concentrates.
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'''Drip''' is a cantrip that creates a dripping noise akin to water hitting either a solid surface or a fluid, adjusted according to the caster's preference. This auditory effect persists as long as the caster maintains their focus — which means only that the caster is suspended from [[Spellcasting|casting other spells]] or engaging in [[Combat|combat]] if the dripping sound is desired.  The caster may sleep, if wishing to do so.
  
 
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{{Spelltable
 
| name = Drip
 
| name = Drip
 
| range = 10 ft.
 
| range = 10 ft.
| duration = until stopped
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| duration = while focusing
 
| area of effect = 60 ft.; hearing range
 
| area of effect = 60 ft.; hearing range
 
| casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]]
 
| casting time = 2 [[Action Points|action points]]
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| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
| level = [[Cantrip|cantrip]]
 
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The sound can be especially aggravating, making it 90% probable that an [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligent]] listener will investigate the source.  Due to the repetitive and persistant nature, the drip denies an unknowing listener the ability to sleep, or study, including the learning of spells.
  
[[Subterranean (range)|Underground]], or in [[Urban (range)|urban]] environments, the sound is especially aggravating, so that it's 90% probable that an [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligent]] listener within the area of effect will feel compelled to investigate.
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Because of the enduring effect of the cantrip, it can be used to create a certain ambiance, suspense or tension.  The sudden stopping of the drip would probably arouse doubt or fear in a listener, especially if the drip had been going on for a long time.  A steady campaign by the caster by recreating the drip day after day could have a residual psychological impact upon residents of a house, who have searched fruitlessly for a drip that isn't there and are being driven mad by it.
  
As this creature looks around, attempting to identify the sound's origin, they'll be sufficiently distracted to allow an ambusher a +1 chance of [[Surprise (combat)|surprise]].
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Only one drip at a time can be created.
  
  
 
See [[Haunting Sound Cantrips]]
 
See [[Haunting Sound Cantrips]]
  
[[Category: Cantrips]][[Category: Don't Review until 2024]]
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[[Category: Cantrips]][[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 17:28, 26 November 2023

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Drip is a cantrip that creates a dripping noise akin to water hitting either a solid surface or a fluid, adjusted according to the caster's preference. This auditory effect persists as long as the caster maintains their focus — which means only that the caster is suspended from casting other spells or engaging in combat if the dripping sound is desired. The caster may sleep, if wishing to do so.

Drip
Range 10 ft.
Duration while focusing
Area of Effect 60 ft.; hearing range
Casting Time 2 action points
Saving Throw none
Level cantrip

The sound can be especially aggravating, making it 90% probable that an intelligent listener will investigate the source. Due to the repetitive and persistant nature, the drip denies an unknowing listener the ability to sleep, or study, including the learning of spells.

Because of the enduring effect of the cantrip, it can be used to create a certain ambiance, suspense or tension. The sudden stopping of the drip would probably arouse doubt or fear in a listener, especially if the drip had been going on for a long time. A steady campaign by the caster by recreating the drip day after day could have a residual psychological impact upon residents of a house, who have searched fruitlessly for a drip that isn't there and are being driven mad by it.

Only one drip at a time can be created.


See Haunting Sound Cantrips